Ariana Grande exits American Horror Story Season 13 due to tour and production schedule conflicts
Ariana Grande has dropped out of American Horror Story Season 13, citing conflicts with her ongoing Eternal Sunshine tour.
Ariana Grande will no longer appear in the 13th season of American Horror Story, with scheduling conflicts cited as the reason for her departure. Deadline reported on July 10 that Grande, 33, has exited the horror series due to a combination of her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour commitments and changes to American Horror Story's own production schedule. The Oscar-nominated actress and pop star had previously been announced as part of the season's cast before withdrawing. Grande earned her Oscar nomination for her performance in the Wicked film adaptation, making her casting in AHS Season 13 a notable coup for the long-running anthology horror series. No details have been provided about her intended role in the season or how production plans to move forward.
Why it matters
Grande's departure is a significant casting loss for AHS Season 13, given her elevated profile following her Oscar-nominated Wicked role. Fans who anticipated her horror debut will now see that appearance delayed or cancelled entirely.
What's next
No replacement casting or revised production timeline has been reported by either source.
Key facts
- Ariana Grande has dropped out of American Horror Story Season 13
- Scheduling conflicts with her Eternal Sunshine tour are the stated reason
- Grande had previously been announced as a cast member for the season
- Grande is Oscar-nominated, reportedly for her role in Wicked
- Both Page Six and Just Jared reported the exit independently
Bias & framing notes
Both outlets report the same basic facts — Grande is out due to tour conflicts — but neither cites a named spokesperson, official statement, or direct confirmation from Grande's team. Just Jared frames it straightforwardly as news; Page Six uses a 'why' framing that implies more insider knowledge than the reporting actually delivers. The story lacks sourcing transparency and should be treated as reported but unverified.
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