Ariana Grande Says She is ‘Broken’ After the Suspected Terrorist Attack at Her Manchester Concert and she’s ‘so so sorry,’ reportedly suspends world tour!!

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: prisma pulitzer | In Career , controversy

Devastating News!
Singer Ariana Grande has expressed her shock and sadness at the suspected terrorist attack that killed at least 23 people and over 139 were wounded at her 2017 concert night in Manchester, U.K.

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Attack During the Ariana’s Concert

While the concert, all of a sudden, there was absolute panic, screaming, running, chaos and fear after the explosion. Over 20,000 people were attending the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.

After hearing the sound, people rushed towards the exits and the ticket area where the suicide bomber detonated a shrapnel-filled weapon soon after Grande had finished her performance.

Ariana’s first tweet after the sad incident,

“broken. from the bottom of my heart, I am so so sorry. I don’t have words.”

broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017

Her manager, Scooter Braun, also tweeted expressing his thoughts following the attack,

“Tonight, our hearts are broken. Words cannot express our sorrow for the victims and families harmed in this senseless attack. We mourn the lives of children and loved ones taken by this cowardly act. We are thankful for the selfless service tonight of Manchester’s first responders who rushed towards danger to help save lives. We ask all of you to hold the victims, their families, and all those affected in your hearts and prayers.”

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— Scott “Scooter” Braun (@scooterbraun) May 23, 2017

Despite the blast, reports were that Grande star was physically “okay”.

Two U.S. officials told Reuters on condition of anonymity that initial signs pointed to a suicide bomber as being responsible for the bombing. Grande was performing in Manchester during the European leg of a concert tour to support her latest album, “Dangerous Woman.”

British Transport Police said an explosion occurred in the foyer of Manchester Arena at 10:30 p.m., around the time the concert finished. Arena management tweeted its statement, which said the incident took place “outside the venue in a public space.”

Celebrities react to the Attack

Universal Music, the group to which Grande’s record label belongs, paid tribute to those affected by the attack in a Facebook post earlier, saying that it is

“deeply saddened to learn of tonight’s devastating event in Manchester.”

Politicians and other musicians have also expressed their grief and solidarity on social media.

My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 23, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in Manchester.
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) May 23, 2017

This story is so sad and so scary. Sending all my love to Manchester.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) May 23, 2017

No words can describe how I feel about what happened in Manchester. I don't wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel.
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) May 23, 2017

Our prayers and strengh to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy in Manchester. Stay strong. @ArianaGrande 🙏🏾
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 22, 2017

Prayers Up for Manchester. ?????? Regardless of what you believe in, please take a moment for everyone affected.
— Mojo Rawley (@MojoRawleyWWE) May 23, 2017

Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017

My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I'm so sorry to hear this
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 23, 2017

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND
— Cher (@cher) May 22, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this horrific act in Manchester. We need to do better. We need to LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) May 23, 2017

Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world. 😔
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 23, 2017

R.I.P to all those innocent people who had their lives taken from them last night in Manchester. Thoughts with those affected. #StayStrong pic.twitter.com/RiaejyFzoZ
— Manchester United (@ManUnitedWorld) May 23, 2017

every musician feels sick & responsible tonight—shows should be safe for you. truly a worst nightmare. sending love to manchester & ari
— Lorde (@lorde) May 23, 2017

Sending love to those affected in Manchester.
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) May 22, 2017

Short Bio on Ariana Grande:

Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress. She began her career in the Broadway musical 13, before landing the role of Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television series Victorious in 2009. The show ended after four seasons, and Grande starred in the spin-off, Sam & Cat, which ended in 2014. She has also appeared in other theater, television, and film roles, and has lent her voice to animated television and films. More bio…

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