Ariana Grande Abandons American Horror Story 13 Amid Tour Clashes

Surprise, horror hounds: Ariana Grande is out of American Horror Story: 13. Yeah, you read that right. The pop superstar won't appear in the upcoming season. Conflicting schedules between her Eternal Sunshine Tour and the show's production changes forced her exit. And she didn't even film a single scene. That's a gut punch for fans who were hyped for her potential role.

Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's latest AHS installment is already shooting in New York City. It hits screens September 24th. Set photos already show fan favorites like Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, and Frances Conroy bringing the Coven back to life. The official cast list is still a murderer's row: Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, and even John Waters are on board, alongside new faces like Paul Anthony Kelly.

American Horror Story is a monster hit, now on its 13th cycle. It revolutionized horror TV, giving us everything from haunted houses to witch covens to the apocalypse. Even without Grande, the show is gearing up for a major splash at San Diego Comic-Con. Four "13 Flavors" ice cream trucks will serve sinister sweets. Fans can snap pics with iconic characters like Rubber Man and Twisty the Clown. They're even teasing a secret "13th scoop" event.