Ariana Grande has exited American Horror Story Season 13, according to a report from TVLine. The singer and actress was slated to appear in the upcoming season, but production sources say she is no longer attached.
TVLine reported the news in July 2026, citing insiders with knowledge of the production. The exact reason for her departure has not been officially confirmed, and neither Grande's representatives nor FX, the network behind the show, have issued a public statement as of this writing.
Grande was expected to bring her pop-star gravitas to the anthology series, which John Landgraf, chairman of FX, previously said would feature a major musical component. Her shocking exit leaves a sizable hole in the cast, with production reportedly scrambling to adjust the storyline.
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This isn't Grande's first brush with TV—she starred in Nickelodeon's Victorious from 2010 to 2013, but AHS would have been her first major dramatic television role as an adult. The project came on the heels of her reported interest in darker, more complex characters, making the sudden departure all the more surprising to industry observers.
Rumors are already circulating online about potential friction on set, though no credible reports have confirmed any drama. Some outlets have speculated that scheduling conflicts with her music career, including a possible tour, could be behind the decision. Others point to creative differences, but again, these remain unverified.
For now, fans are left waiting. Will AHS recast the role or quietly write Grande's character out? The network hasn't said. Grande's next move is equally unclear—she hasn't addressed the exit on her social media channels.
What is clear is that this season just became a lot more complicated. Stay tuned for the inevitable follow-up from either side.