Ariana Grande's Exit from American Horror Story Season 13: Scheduling Conflicts and Future Projects
Ariana Grande will not be joining the cast of American Horror Story Season 13 due to scheduling conflicts with her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour. Grande's participation in the season was announced on Halloween 2025, but a recent teaser for the season did not feature her, indicating that she did not shoot any scenes for the show. The conflict arose as the production schedule for AHS Season 13 clashed with Grande's tour dates, leading to her exit from the series.
The timing of Grande's exit aligns with a series of rescheduled tour dates for her Eternal Sunshine Tour, which began in June. Despite the setback, American Horror Story: 13 will move forward with a returning ensemble cast that includes Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, and Jessica Lange, under the direction of John Waters. The season, which sees several cast members reprising their Coven characters, is scheduled to premiere on Sept. 24 on FX and later on Hulu.
For Grande, her focus remains on her music career, with the Eternal Sunshine Tour supporting her seventh studio album released in 2024. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and produced two Hot 100 No. 1 singles. Grande's eighth album, Petal, is set to release on July 31, featuring the lead single "Hate That I Made You Love Me," which recently became her 10th Hot 100 No. 1 hit. Additionally, Grande will be seen in the upcoming film Focker-In-Law, a sequel to Meet the Parents, slated for release this fall.
Despite her absence from American Horror Story Season 13, Ariana Grande continues to make waves in the music industry and expand her presence in the entertainment world. Her commitment to her music career and upcoming film projects showcase her versatility and talent across different mediums.