Ariana Grande returns to America after 22 people were killed and 59 hurt at Manchester gig
ARIANA GRANDE has returned to her hometown in America after an explosion at her Manchester Arena concert on Monday night left multiple fans dead.
Ariana Grande performs One Last Time at Manchester Arena
The “broken” singer was spotted for the first time since the terror attack as she touched down in Boca Raton, Florida yesterday.
On Monday, 22 people died and another 59 were injured after a bomb exploded moments after Ariana left the stage at the end of her gig.
Arriving back home, the 23-year-old popstar looked emotional as she exited a private jet and was greeted by her boyfriend, rapper Mac Miller, who was awaiting her arrival on the tarmac.
The pair shared a lengthy embrace and a kiss before she got whisked away in a car.
Ariana Grande is said to be "devastated" as she returned to US
Ariana Grande had finished her last song when a bomb exploded
The Bang Bang singer was joined by her mum Joan Grande, who reportedly saved as many as 10 children on the night as she took them backstage when she heard the explosion.
When the petite star touched down in the US, a source told People: “She looked distraught and like she has been crying. They hugged for a while before they headed to a waiting car. Ariana’s mom Joan was with her.”
Another source added: “It’s so, so sad. She loves her fans and is absolutely crushed and devastated as you can imagine. She can’t believe this happened. She just wants to be with her family and loved ones right now.”
Ariana took to Twitter in the early hours of Tuesday and apologised profusely to her army of fans after it was announced there had been several fatalities.
She said: “Broken. From the bottom of my heart, I am so so sorry. I don't have words.”
People in Manchester paid tribute to the victims
Emergency services rushed to Manchester Arena after the explosion
It comes after Prime Minister Theresa May announced Britain’s terror threat level has been raised from severe to critical following the terror attack.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the barbaric act and the suspect has been named by police as Salman Abedi.
Greater Manchester Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said detectives were now working to establish whether he was working alone or as part of a network.
Anyone with any information should call the National anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321.