Ariana Grande breaks silence after concert blast: ‘I am so, so sorry’

ARIANA Grande is ‘inconsolable’ and the music industry is in mourning after the deadly attack at her Manchester concert.

At least 19 concertgoers are dead after a blast at an Ariana Grande concert. Picture: AFP

ARIANA Grande is ‘broken’ and the entertainment industry is reeling today after a blast at her Manchester concert killed 19 people.

The explosion, which is understood to have occurred outside the venue in the minutes after the concert had finished, has left 19 people dead and more than 50 injured.

Manchester Police say the scene is currently being treated as a terrorist incident until police know otherwise.

The incident happened at around 10:35pm local time in Manchester. Grande herself was not hurt in the blast, but tweeted several hours after the incident that she was “broken.”

broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017

“From the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don’t have words,” she wrote.

Earlier, TMZ earlier reported that she was “in hysterics” and “in no condition to perform.”

Grande had just finished her concert when the blast occurred. Picture: Getty

Grande’s manager, Scooter Braun, tweeted a statement saying that “our hearts are broken”:

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— Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) May 23, 2017

The next scheduled concert of her Dangerous Woman world tour, which visits Australia in September, was set to take place at London’s O2 Arena this Thursday May 25. It’s understood that concert will not go ahead and TMZ now reports that the remaining 13 dates of the European leg of the tour have been put on hold.

Music’s biggest names have today voiced their sorrow and support for Grande and the victims of the blast:

My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love.

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 23, 2017

No words can describe how I feel about what happened in Manchester. I don't wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel.

— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) May 23, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Manchester, any one affected, @ArianaGrande and the entire crew. Heartbreaking

— P!nk (@Pink) May 23, 2017

Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world. 😔

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 23, 2017

My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I'm so sorry to hear this

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) May 23, 2017

Absolutely heartbroken for #Manchester. Devastating news. My love, thoughts & prayers go out to all.

— kylie minogue (@kylieminogue) May 23, 2017

Sick to my stomach over the heartbreaking events in Manchester. I'm so sorry. Praying for an end to all this evil.

— Lisa Veronica (@Lisa_Veronica) May 23, 2017

Our prayers and strengh to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy in Manchester. Stay strong. @ArianaGrande 🙏🏾

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 22, 2017

every musician feels sick & responsible tonight—shows should be safe for you. truly a worst nightmare. sending love to manchester & ari

— Lorde (@lorde) May 23, 2017

Devastated by the news of what happened in Manchester at @arianagrande's concert. Sending my thoughts and prayers to everyone affected.

— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) May 23, 2017

I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H

— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017

Terrible sad news at @ArianaGrande concert. People spend months looking forward to watching their idol, and then this. Sending love to all.

— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) May 23, 2017

CONCERTS SHOULD BE SPACES OF LOVE AND INCLUSION AND PEACE. How dare someone corrupt such a magical experience.

— JoJo. (@iamjojo) May 23, 2017

God bless everyone who was at Ariana's concert! My prayers are with you all and poor sweet Ariana! This is heartbreaking 💔

— Khloé (@khloekardashian) May 23, 2017

Just saw the news about Manchester... Our hearts are breaking 💔 Prayers for all who attended, their families, Ari and her whole crew.

— Fifth Harmony (@FifthHarmony) May 23, 2017

Absolutely Horrendous what happened in Manchester tonight. My thoughts are with the great people of Manchester and also Ari and her team xx

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) May 23, 2017

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND

— Cher (@cher) May 22, 2017

My heart breaks for everyone who endured the terrifying attack at Ariana Grande's show in Manchester. I'm praying for everyone there...

— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) May 23, 2017

What is happening in Manchester is absolutely terrifying. Praying everyone effected has found safety and hope Ariana is okay :( Jesus

— h (@halsey) May 22, 2017

My prayers are with you Manchester

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017

Prayers for #manchester today. Be strong @ArianaGrande

— Julia Michaels (@imjmichaels) May 23, 2017

Horrified hearing about what's going on in Manchester . Bless everyone x

— Lily (@lilyallen) May 23, 2017

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