Frankie Grande, the older brother of Ariana Grande, is catching heat after sharing a revealing collection of workout photos online. Some critics questioned the timing of the post as Ariana prepares to step away from public appearances following renewed commentary about her body and health
Frankie Grande called out over shirtless photos during Ariana’s body-shaming storm
Frankie shared the images on X on Aug. 3 with the caption, “July was hot,” alongside a flushed-face emoji. The carousel included shirtless gym photos, a mirror selfie in workout clothes and a nearly nude changing-room shot in which a towel covered his lower body
The photos quickly attracted praise for Frankie’s physique, but other users focused on his sister’s situation. One critic told him to “go look after” Ariana instead of seeking attention online. Another wrote, “His sister is going through hell, and he’s posting this?” A third user argued that it was not the right time for a thirst trap while Ariana faced intense online attacks
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The backlash does not establish anything about Frankie’s private support for his sister. However, the public reaction shows how closely fans are watching the Grande family as Ariana faces increased scrutiny over her body
Ariana’s representative recently confirmed that she will take a break from public-facing work after her Eternal Sunshine Tour concludes in London on Sept. 1. People reported that the representative said the singer wanted to finish the tour “healthily and happily” before taking a “much-deserved break” from appearances that have resulted in “endless, ongoing public scrutiny.”
Ariana later addressed the decision herself, explaining that the break was planned and did not come from a reactive or impulsive place. She has also withdrawn from the planned West End revival of “Sunday in the Park with George.” The production team subsequently voiced its support for Ariana and confirmed that the musical would continue without her
Frankie, meanwhile, has remained busy with Broadway’s “Titanique.” He recently returned to the production after suffering a concussion when a stage prop struck his face. The siblings also made headlines earlier this year when Ariana missed Frankie’s Broadway opening night, although she later publicly praised the show
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The X post remained online as the debate continued. While some commenters criticized Frankie’s timing, others praised his fitness progress and confidence
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