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Ariana Grande tells fans she'll wear 'cozy footwear' for final London shows after 'deep cut' injury

Ariana Grande announced she will wear 'cozy footwear' for the final two shows of her Eternal Sunshine Tour after sustaining a minor foot injury, described as a deep cut. The singer reassured fans she is on the mend and will still perform as scheduled.

By Tertius News AI Desk 4 distinct · 6 mastheads · 6 articles Version 3 Coverage Aug 31, 2026 Published 43m ago

Injury announcement

Ariana Grande has told fans she will need to wear "cozy footwear" for the final two shows of her Eternal Sunshine Tour after suffering what she described as a minor injury to her foot.

The singer, 33, wrote on her Instagram Story on Monday that she was "bandaged up underneath, recovering from a minor injury."

"It is not a sprain or anything muscular but just a deep cut!" she said. "So when you see me tonight without my signature heels, or even possibly having a little trouble putting weight on that foot, that is why! But please do not fret. On with the show and I am on the mend."

Grande added, "I cannot wait to perform for you tonight and tomorrow (even if I am a few inches shorter than usual)… I love you always. Two more…"

Final shows

The injury news comes ahead of Grande's final two performances at London's O2 Arena, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. The singer has been on stage in "signature heels" throughout the tour, which kicked off in June and has included more than 30 shows in North America before a run of 10 performances in London.

Break from public life

The singer's team announced earlier this month that she would be "taking a step back from visibility" after the tour ends. In a statement, her representative said she looks forward to finishing the tour "on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny."

The representative added, "This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much."

During an Aug. 4 performance in Chicago, Grande spoke directly to fans about the decision, saying it was "not a reactive or impulsive thing" but something she had "quietly made a long time ago." She described it as coming from "a thoughtful and empowered place."

Recent album and other projects

Grande released her eighth studio album, Petal, at the end of July. She has also dropped out of the upcoming London revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday In The Park With George, in which she was due to appear opposite Jonathan Bailey.

Grande has faced a wave of online commentary regarding her health and body over the last year, with fans expressing concern for her well-being in recent months.

How each outlet told it

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The Hollywood Reporter

Framing: Highlights the minor injury as a notable but non-serious event for the pop star before her final London shows. — sympathetic and light-hearted

as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Ariana Grande suffered a minor injury on her foot.
She will need to wear 'cozy footwear' for concerts on Monday and Tuesday at London's The O2.
Grande wrote on her Instagram Story that she is 'bandaged up underneath, recovering from a minor injury.'
She specified it is 'not a sprain or anything muscular but just a deep cut.'
Grande mentioned she might have 'a little trouble putting weight on that foot.'
Fans had shared videos of Grande appearing to limp at the end of her Friday night show in London.
Eternal Sunshine Tour kicked off in June and concludes in September after a ten-night residency at London's The O2.
She released her eighth studio album, Petal, at the end of July.
After the tour, she will take 'a step back from visibility' and 'much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances.'
Grande has faced a wave of online commentary regarding her health and body over the last year.

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LADbible

Framing: Focuses on the last-minute change to Grande's show due to a 'deep cut' injury. — Sympathetic and matter-of-fact

as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Ariana Grande's final performances of her Eternal Sunshine tour are tonight and tomorrow.
Grande announced a slight change to the show due to an injury.
She is recovering from a minor injury, a deep cut, and will wear cozy footwear.
Grande's team announced she would be 'taking a step back' from the public eye when the tour ends amid 'ongoing public scrutiny'.
Grande addressed the break during a performance in Chicago, saying it was 'not a reactive or impulsive thing'.

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M Live Michigan

Framing: Sympathetic and reassuring

as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Ariana Grande was forced to make a wardrobe change on her 'Eternal Sunshine Tour' as she recovers from an injury
Grande, 33, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, Aug. 31
Grande said: 'It is not a sprain or anything muscular but just a deep cut!'
Grande said: 'Please do not fret. On with the show and I am on the mend.'
Grande is scheduled to wrap up the nearly three-month tour with two final shows at London’s 02 Arena on Monday, Aug. 31, and Tuesday, Sept. 1
Earlier this month, Grande announced her plans to take a break after the tour
A rep statement: 'Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour...'
During an Aug. 4 performance in Chicago, Grande addressed her rep’s statement and clarified the reason for her break
Grande said: 'The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing...'
Grande said: 'Yes, boundaries, they need to be set. Human beings can need a break sometimes.'
Grande released her eighth studio album, 'Petal,' in July
Her seventh album, 'Eternal Sunshine,' was released in 2024

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Mechanicsburg Patriot News

Framing: Sympathetic and reassuring

as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Ariana Grande was forced to make a wardrobe change on her 'Eternal Sunshine Tour' as she recovers from an injury
Grande, 33, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, Aug. 31
Grande said: 'It is not a sprain or anything muscular but just a deep cut!'
Grande said: 'Please do not fret. On with the show and I am on the mend.'
Grande is scheduled to wrap up the nearly three-month tour with two final shows at London’s 02 Arena on Monday, Aug. 31, and Tuesday, Sept. 1
Earlier this month, Grande announced her plans to take a break after the tour
A rep statement: 'Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour...'
During an Aug. 4 performance in Chicago, Grande addressed her rep’s statement and clarified the reason for her break
Grande said: 'The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing...'
Grande said: 'Yes, boundaries, they need to be set. Human beings can need a break sometimes.'
Grande released her eighth studio album, 'Petal,' in July
Her seventh album, 'Eternal Sunshine,' was released in 2024

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Staten Island Advance

Framing: The headline emphasizes Grande’s injury and its direct consequence—a wardrobe change on tour. — Sympathetic and reassuring

as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Ariana Grande was forced to make a wardrobe change on her 'Eternal Sunshine Tour' as she recovers from an injury
Grande, 33, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, Aug. 31
Grande said: 'It is not a sprain or anything muscular but just a deep cut!'
Grande said: 'Please do not fret. On with the show and I am on the mend.'
Grande is scheduled to wrap up the nearly three-month tour with two final shows at London’s 02 Arena on Monday, Aug. 31, and Tuesday, Sept. 1
Earlier this month, Grande announced her plans to take a break after the tour
A rep statement: 'Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour...'
During an Aug. 4 performance in Chicago, Grande addressed her rep’s statement and clarified the reason for her break
Grande said: 'The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing...'
Grande said: 'Yes, boundaries, they need to be set. Human beings can need a break sometimes.'
Grande released her eighth studio album, 'Petal,' in July
Her seventh album, 'Eternal Sunshine,' was released in 2024

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Evening Standard

Framing: Ariana Grande's response to an injury before a London show, urging fans not to worry — Sympathetic and reassuring

as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Ariana Grande is 33 years old
Grande will perform the final two shows of her Eternal Sunshine tour at the O2 Arena on Monday and Tuesday nights
Grande said she had to wear 'cozy footwear' after being left with a 'deep cut'
Grande's Instagram post addressed fans as 'My sweet petals'
Grande described the injury as 'not a sprain or anything muscular but just a deep cut'
Grande said she might have 'a little trouble putting weight on that foot'
Grande said 'But please do not fret'
Grande said 'On with the show and I am on the mend!'
Grande said 'I cannot wait to perform for you tonight and tomorrow (even if I am a few inches shorter than usual)… I love you always'
Grande said 'Two more…'
The Eternal Sunshine tour began in June and included more than 30 shows in North America before 10 performances at London's O2 Arena
Grande plans to take a step back from the public eye after facing what her representative called 'endless, ongoing public scrutiny'
A statement from her team read: 'She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny'
The statement also read: 'This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.'
Grande said her decision to take a break from public life came from 'a thoughtful and empowered place' and was 'not a reactive or impulsive thing'
Grande dropped out of the upcoming London revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday In The Park With George, in which she was due to appear opposite Jonathan Bailey
Grande's music video for 'Petal' sparked speculation about her health
Grande has won three Grammy awards
Grande's debut album, Yours Truly, was released in 2013

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe final two shows are on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
ClaimGrande has faced a wave of online commentary regarding her health and body over the last year.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

4 distinct · 6 mastheads · 6 articles consulted: The Hollywood Reporter, LADbible, M Live Michigan, Mechanicsburg Patriot News, Staten Island Advance, Evening Standard 2 claims extracted Version 3 Written 2026-08-31