Was Ariana Grande ever actually going to haunt the halls of Ryan Murphy’s twisted ‘American Horror Story’ universe, or was this just another case of Hollywood smoke and mirrors? Well, darling, we’ve got the tea, and it’s piping hot.
The pop princess has officially pulled the plug on her rumored appearance in ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13, and honestly, the reason is almost too boring to handle. According to sources, Grande is simply too busy being a literal superstar on her “Eternal Sunshine” tour to squeeze in any spooky cameos. I know, I know—shocking that someone would prioritize their multi-million dollar world tour over a guest spot on a horror anthology series. Plot twist, right?
Look, we were LIVING for the idea of seeing our girl serve looks in some grotesque AHS setting. Can you even imagine? Ariana in full makeup, probably getting murdered in the most theatrical way possible? The fashion alone would have been iconic. But alas, the universe had other plans, and tour dates apparently don’t rearrange themselves for anyone—not even the seven-time Grammy winner.
What makes this even more delicious is the timing. Just weeks ago, sources close to the production were hinting that Grande was in “advanced talks” with Murphy’s team. Advanced talks! That’s basically Murphy’s version of “she’s basically already signed.” Clearly, those conversations hit a dead end faster than you can say “Ryan Murphy contract negotiation.”
The “Eternal Sunshine” tour has been absolutely DOMINATING since its launch, with Grande literally breaking box office records left and right. So really, can we even blame her for choosing to make that coin and deliver what fans are actually paying for? The woman is in her era, and frankly, nothing—not even a Ryan Murphy production—is going to derail that momentum.
The AHS fandom is absolutely SPIRALING right now. Some fans are devastated, claiming this would have been the crossover moment of the century. Others are lowkey relieved that Grande won’t get typecast into the horror world. And then there are the conspiracy theorists convinced that scheduling conflicts are just a cover story for some juicy behind-the-scenes drama we’ll probably never hear about.
Either way, it’s safe to say that ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 will have to find its scares elsewhere. And you know what? The show has survived worse. Probably.
What do you think? A) Ariana made the right call prioritizing her tour B) She should have made it work with AHS