Ariana Grande Exits ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Due to Tour
WHO:
Yahoo - Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman are returning stars in "American Horror Story" Season 13.
Yahoo - John Waters, Paul Anthony Kelly, and Joey Pollari also star in Season 13.
Variety - Ariana Grande is involved in the story as the pop star who dropped out of the series.
Deadline - FX is the network producing "American Horror Story."
WHAT:
Deadline - Ariana Grande's exit from "American Horror Story" Season 13 is confirmed due to conflicts with her "Eternal Sunshine Tour" and changes to the production schedule.
US Magazine - Grande is reported to be 33 years old.
Yahoo - Grande was initially announced to be joining the cast at the same time as the returning stars; the role would have been her debut in the franchise but marked a reunion with Murphy as well as Roberts and Lourd following her 2015 role in "Scream Queens."
Yahoo - FX and 20th Television declined to comment on Grande's exit.
Yahoo - Ariana Grande was initially announced to be joining the cast at the same time as the returning stars, marking her debut in the franchise.
Deadline - Ariana Grande's absence from "American Horror Story" Season 13 is confirmed for the premiere on September 24.
Screen Rant - "American Horror Story" Season 13 is described as having major controversy due to the exit of a significant cast member ahead of its debut.
Variety - FX released a first look at "American Horror Story" Season 13, which reunites several cast members from previous seasons.
Variety - Ariana Grande is no longer a part of "American Horror Story" Season 13.
Deadline - Grande's absence is confirmed for the premiere of Season 13.
WHEN:
Deadline - "American Horror Story" Season 13 is set to premiere on September 24.
WHY:
Billboard - The conflict arose from a change in the show's production dates that overlapped with Grande's tour schedule.
Yahoo - Grande had previously teased her appearance in "American Horror Story," stating she would likely be playing a small role and expressed excitement about being part of the project.
Variety - Grande dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.
Deadline - The timing changes to the production dates of "American Horror Story" conflicted with her tour schedule.
HOW:
Yahoo - Grande mentioned receiving a "very exciting text" from Ryan Murphy regarding her role in the series.
Variety - Sources indicate that the decision was made due to the overlap of her concert tour and the production schedule.
(UPDATED July 11, 2026 08:30 UTC)
Ariana Grande's exit from "American Horror Story" Season 13 has been confirmed due to scheduling conflicts with her "Eternal Sunshine Tour." The change in the show's production dates created an overlap with her tour commitments. Grande, who is reported to be 33 years old, will not be participating in the upcoming season.
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(UPDATED July 11, 2026 05:50 UTC)
Ariana Grande was set to join the cast of an upcoming project, marking her debut in the franchise and reuniting her with Ryan Murphy, Emma Roberts, and Billie Lourd, following her role in "Scream Queens" back in 2015. However, reports indicate that Grande has exited the project, though FX and 20th Television have chosen not to comment on the situation. Fans are left wondering what this means for the future of the cast and the production.
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(UPDATED July 11, 2026 02:51 UTC)
In an exciting announcement for fans of "American Horror Story," Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman are set to return for Season 13, alongside newcomers John Waters, Paul Anthony Kelly, and Joey Pollari. Ariana Grande will also make her debut in the franchise, having previously teased her involvement and expressing her excitement about taking on a small role. Grande revealed that she received a "very exciting text" from Ryan Murphy about her part in the series, adding to the anticipation for the upcoming season.
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(UPDATED July 11, 2026 00:14 UTC)
Ariana Grande's absence from "American Horror Story" Season 13 has been officially confirmed, with the premiere set for September 24. Fans of the show will have to wait to see how the series unfolds without her involvement this season. The anticipation for the new season continues to build as the premiere date approaches.
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(UPDATED July 10, 2026 22:22 UTC)
"American Horror Story" Season 13 is stirring up major controversy following the exit of a significant cast member just before its debut. Fans are eagerly awaiting more details about the upcoming season, which has already generated buzz due to this unexpected change. The show's premiere is set for a future date, and viewers are curious to see how this departure will impact the storyline.
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(UPDATED July 10, 2026 20:22 UTC)
FX has just released a first look at "American Horror Story" Season 13, showcasing a reunion of several cast members from previous seasons. This new season promises to bring back familiar faces that fans have come to love. Stay tuned for more updates as the premiere date approaches!
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(UPDATED July 10, 2026 19:25 UTC)
Ariana Grande has officially dropped out of "American Horror Story" Season 13, and her absence has been confirmed ahead of the show's premiere on September 24. The pop star made this decision due to scheduling conflicts with her "Eternal Sunshine" tour, as the production dates for the series overlapped with her concert schedule. FX is the network behind "American Horror Story," and they will move forward without Grande in the upcoming season.