Ariana Grande
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Ariana Grande has cultivated a sweet and alluring image, but the Wicked star's 'good witch' persona has been challenged by a dark reputation for allegedly pursuing men in relationships and having an eating disorder. A sensational new claim against the Grammy winner suggests she has a secret social media account where she flaunts her love for 'food and stealing men.'

Internet sleuths on Reddit have ignited a firestorm by allegedly uncovering a secret Instagram account linked to the singer and her close friend, Courtney Chipolone. The account, which has since been deleted, reportedly featured a collection of unsettling images and disturbing captions that have left fans and critics alike questioning the star's private psyche.

The Secret Food Account Shared On Reddit

Speculation reached a fever pitch on the r/LAinfluencersnark subreddit, where users detailed the contents of an inactive account allegedly co-run by Grande. The profile featured a series of photographs depicting "disturbing" vegan meals and what some described as "food checks."

However, it was the captions that caused the most significant stir. Based on the shared screenshots, the posts were peppered with aggressive and hyper-sexualised language.

One post was an empty red bowl with a matching Chinese soup spoon. While it appears harmless, the caption that goes along with it isn't. 'Eat my soup --> f*** ur man,' the caption reads.

Another snap features a square saucer with what appears to be leftover fish sauce. 'Hide ur mans,' the caption read. A separate post, shared two weeks later, featured a plate of leftover Arroz Amarillo, with another unsettling description: 'in my hole.'

The posts were from 2017, and some fans claimed they were familiar because they had seen similar posts from Grande at the time. However, the account was deleted shortly after fans began discussing it online.

'This is Legit'

The reaction to the exposure has been polarised, but a significant portion of the online community believes the account was 'legit.' Among those who were convinced, claimed they knew Grande had secret accounts, and that the posts about food aligned with the singer-actress' habit.

'I was deep in the fan pages and this is legit she def had a couple secret accounts,' one commented. Another Reddit user, who followed Grande on Tumblr, noted that 'she posted about food a lotttt.'

Discussions have since evolved into theories that Grande maintains an entire network of "finstas" or alt accounts to interact with both fans and haters. One Reddit user claimed to have seen a private group chat where it was mentioned that Grande occasionally responds to negative comments under an alias to make the original poster 'look stupid.'

Some defenders argue that the account could be a dedicated fan's elaborate hoax, but its immediate deletion has made most observers sceptical of such a defence.

Ariana's Dating History

Beyond the scandal of the secret account, the nature of the posts has reignited a darker discussion regarding the singer's dating history. Grande was involved with men who were in relationships shortly before she started dating them.

For instance, Nathan Sykes' ex, Jai Brooks, claimed in 2013 that he cheated on her with Grande. Grande was also linked to Big Sean and Naya Rivera's romance in 2014. Rivera claimed in her memoir, Sorry Not Sorry, that she caught her fiancé with a 'little girl' whose name 'rhymes with Smariana Schmande' before their engagement ended.

Cazzie David, who dated Pete Davidson for over two years, also claimed that he dumped her via text message, two days after a phone call, when he told her he was 'the happiest he had ever been' with her. A day after their split, the Saturday Night Live comedian was seen with Grande.

Davidson and Grande began dating in May 2018 and he proposed to her a month later. In October 2018, the celebrity couple called off their engagement and parted ways.

Grande was also romantically linked to her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater in 2023, shortly after her split from her husband, Dalton Gomez. However, their relationship raised eyebrows because Slater was still married at the time. Grande and Slater are still together.

Concerns About Grande's Alleged Eating Disorder

Additionally, many users interpreted the food-centric posts as "ED-coded," suggesting they served as a form of accountability for restrictive eating habits. This coincides with growing alarm over Grande's extreme weight loss, evident during the Wicked promotional tour.

Fans were concerned about her slim frame, with some describing her as 'frail' and 'emaciated.' Grande has never spoken about whether she had an eating disorder, but fans are convinced she is suffering from the said condition and they talked about it on Reddit.

Despite the various speculations about Grande's eating habits, the 'Bang Bang' singer assured fans that she was doing fine and her health was better than before, noting that 'there are many different ways to look healthy.'