Ariana 'in hysterics' after explosion

Josephine Rozenberg-Clarke
Updated

An explosion has killed at least 19 people at an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena in the UK, with Manchester Police confirming they are treating the incident as “an act of terror”.

Sources close to the 23-year-old singer have told TMZ that she is “in hysterics” after the blast.

Ariana Grande (pictured in 2016) played at a concert for 21,000 fans in Manchester. Source: Getty
Ariana Grande (pictured in 2016) played at a concert for 21,000 fans in Manchester. Source: Getty

The outlet claims that sources close to the star have described her as “inconsolable”.

Police have confirmed that there have been 19 fatalities and up to 50 injuries. Source: Getty
Police have confirmed that there have been 19 fatalities and up to 50 injuries. Source: Getty

They added that she is “devastated that young people who came for a good time are now lying dead and injured”.

The explosion reportedly occurred minutes after her last song. Source: Getty
The explosion reportedly occurred minutes after her last song. Source: Getty

TMZ also reports that her next show, scheduled for London’s O2 Arena, may be cancelled.

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The gig not only poses a safety threat, but as a separate source claims: “she's in no condition to perform.”

Ariana’s tour is due to visit Australia in September.

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