Ariana Grande in last surprise for fans as she plans to film final London concerts before stepping back from public life

BIZARRE can reveal Ariana Grande has one last surprise in store for fans as she prepares to kick off her ten-date residency at the O2 Arena next weekend. I’m told the Thank U Next singer will film the London shows for a concert special, to be released at a later date. Ariana Grande is preparing to kick off her ten-date residency at the O2 Arena next weekend Credit: Getty Ariana will film the London shows for a concert special to be released at a later date Credit: Shutterstock It’s due to spark a bidding war with streaming giants battling it out for the rights. Her run of Eternal Sunshine Tour shows that start in the capital next Sunday sold out in minutes and will be huge. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! Since the Wicked actress announced last week she would be stepping back from the industry, they are now expected to be bigger than ever. A source said: “Despite all the noise around her, she has fully enjoyed returning to the stage as a pop star. “She didn’t think she would ever tour again and certainly won’t for a long, long time, so she wants Eternal Sunshine immortalised. “It’s also the perfect present to her fans while she takes time away from the spotlight.” Taking to Instagram this week after wrapping up her final show in Chicago, Ari said how much she’s loved performing once more. She said: “I am overwhelmed with love and the deepest gratitude. Most read in Showbiz The filming of Ariana’s concerts will lead to battle between streaming companies for the rights Credit: REUTERS The Wicked actress has announced last week she would be stepping back from the industry Credit: Getty “Thank you endlessly for the most special, beautiful, joyful, and deeply fulfilling few months. “I will cherish every moment of this time with you all and these memories forever. “Thank you, Chicago. London, I cannot wait to see you soon. I love you all more than ever.” Before this current trek, Ariana hadn’t en on the road since 2019 with her Sweetener World Tour. That show ended up being filmed for Netflix in a seven-figure deal. Ariana said in 2024 she was torn over whether to tour again. She revealed: “I would love to do shows. I miss being on stage, I miss my fans so much — that’s the honest-to-God truth. “I had a really hard time emotionally on my last tour, but I think that was because of where I was at.” Last weekend, a rep for Ariana shocked fans by releasing a statement confirming she is stepping back from public life. The announcement followed her pulling out of the starring role in a West End adaptation of Sunday In The Park With George, alongside her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey. Comment now