Fact Check: Is Ariana Grande Really Coming Back to Twitter/X? Is the Actress Reactivating Her Account?

Published 01/17/2026, 10:07 PM EST

The past year has been a whirlwind for Ariana Grande, filled with ambitious projects and nonstop headlines. From promoting her role in Wicked alongside Cynthia Erivo to navigating public attention over her style and creative choices, Grande has faced the spotlight like never before.

Rumors are now swirling that Ariana Grande, who deactivated her X account in 2021, might finally return, reigniting excitement and conversation across social media platforms.

Is Ariana Grande truly coming back to X, or is this just another internet fabrication? The lines between rumor and reality have never felt blurrier.

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Ariana Grande’s possible return to X: Rumor or reality?

X handle @TeamArianaHQ shared a post claiming that Ariana Grande might return to Twitter, now called X, to reconnect with fans as she once did. The post included a screenshot quoting Grande about deactivating her account due to toxic interactions and hints at a future return.

However, there is no official confirmation from Ariana or her team regarding this claim. While the screenshot fuels speculation, it remains unverified, and without an official announcement, this remains speculation rather than fact.

In an interview with Elle, Ariana Grande explained her decision to delete X. She said constant misinterpretation of fan conversations and heightened emotional sensitivity began affecting her relationship with work and creativity.

Grande shared that protecting her artistry and maintaining a healthier connection with fans became the priority. She clarified that she remains highly active online, especially on Instagram, despite stepping away from X. Now, in 2026, Ariana Grande appears ready to take control of the narrative once again.

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In 2026, Ariana Grande is everywhere again, with her music dominating charts, timelines, and streaming loops. Tracks like 'yes, and?', 'we can not be friends (wait for your love)', and multiple cuts from 'eternal sunshine' continue trending daily across platforms.

This moment builds on a career defined by Billboard Hot 100 dominance, genre-spanning versatility, and repeat chart-topping albums. Grande’s sustained visibility proves her pop reign remains firmly intact.

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The momentum continues with standout hits like ‘Imagine’, ‘Bed’ with Nicki Minaj, ‘The Boy Is Mine’, ‘POV’, ‘Boyfriend’, ‘Focus’, ‘Stuck With U’ with Justin Bieber, and ‘One Last Time’, each defining a different era of dominance.

These singles reflect the depth of Ariana Grande’s chart history and cultural reach. As she shatters records and positions 2026 as a full-scale comeback year, Grande remains inactive on X for now, a quiet pause that feels more like buildup than absence.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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