Ariana Grande delivered an emotional performance in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 14, during the second of four shows at Crypto.com Arena on her Eternal Sunshine Tour. The 32-year-old singer was visibly moved by the audience’s reaction, pausing onstage to thank fans as applause filled the arena. In footage from the concert, Grande said she had “never in my life experienced a crowd like this,” calling the response “overwhelming in the most beautiful way ever.” She wiped away tears while expressing appreciation for the support and love she received from the crowd.
Grande told the audience that the night meant a great deal to her and credited fans with being a constant source of comfort throughout her career. She described them as a “loving, safe presence” in her life and thanked them for standing by her “throughout all these chapters and all of these years.” The concert marked a significant return to touring for Grande, who has not toured since 2019 after spending time working on the Wicked films.
During the show, Grande also reflected on the experience of connecting with fans more clearly than ever before. She said it was her first time touring while wearing contact lenses and noted that it was “so nice to see you for the first time in my life.” She called the night “very overwhelming” and ended her remarks by thanking the crowd repeatedly for their warmth and support.
The emotional moment came shortly after headlines focused on Grande’s breakup with actor Ethan Slater. According to reports, the pair had quietly ended their relationship several months earlier and were said to have split amicably after deciding to go their separate ways. Sources described the breakup as mutual and supportive, with both continuing to care about one another.
Grande and Slater first met in 2022 while working on Wicked, and their relationship became public in 2023. Since then, they had kept a relatively low profile, especially after promotional work for the films. Recent reports suggested the two had been spending more time apart and ultimately came to believe they wanted different things for the future.
Despite the breakup, Slater appeared to show support for Grande as she launched her tour, reportedly liking her Instagram post about the opening night performance. Grande’s message to fans in the post said she loved them “more than words can ever possibly say” and that she had missed them.
The Los Angeles concert highlighted both Grande’s emotional connection with her audience and the significance of her return to live performing. Her tearful remarks, gratitude toward fans, and renewed touring presence marked a heartfelt moment in the early run of the Eternal Sunshine Tour.
