Why is Ariana Grande taking a “massive step back from the public eye”? On Newstalk Breakfast, journalist Katie Gallagher said constant speculation and criticism of Grande’s appearance has taken a toll. “The reason we kind of know she's taken a step back is because she was due to actually make her West End debut next summer with Summer in the Park with George,” Ms Gallagher said. “Her management has actually put out a statement and so have the production saying she'll actually be stepping back from this.” “She's taken a massive step back from the public eye.”