Ariana Grande will not appear in the upcoming season of American Horror Story, but the possibility of joining the franchise later remains open. During a recent discussion about the series, creator Ryan Murphy explained that Grande had initially agreed to take on a small role. He also indicated that he would still like to work with Grande on American Horror Story if their schedules line up for a future season. Grande and Murphy have worked together before. For now, Grande’s return to Murphy’s television universe remains on hold, with future involvement depending largely on availability.