Singer’s light-hearted on-stage moment becomes a social media talking point as she returns to touring after seven years

Ariana Grande delighted fans with a playful on-stage moment during the opening night of her Eternal Sunshine tour in Oakland, California, as the pop superstar returned to touring after a seven-year hiatus.

While performing her hit song “Thank U, Next,” Grande added a humorous twist to the lyric, “Only wanna do it once, real bad,” by raising two fingers instead of one, prompting laughter from the audience and triggering widespread discussion across social media.

The brief gesture quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the concert, with fans offering a variety of interpretations online.

Some viewed it as a light-hearted reference to the singer’s relationship history, while others believed it was simply a spontaneous joke designed to entertain the crowd.

Fans react to playful moment

Concertgoers praised Grande for her sense of humour and willingness to laugh at herself, with many describing the gesture as one of the highlights of the opening performance.

Although the singer did not explain the meaning behind the moment, it quickly spread across social media, where fans continued to speculate about its significance.

Emotional return to the stage

The concert marked Grande’s first tour in seven years, making the occasion particularly emotional for both the singer and her fans.

Addressing the audience, Grande expressed her gratitude for the enthusiastic welcome.

“I missed you,” she told the crowd.

Visibly moved by the reception, she added:

“This is very overwhelming, so thank you so much for all of your love.”

Fresh chapter after personal milestone

The performance came more than a year after Grande finalised her divorce from former husband Dalton Gomez, ending their three-year marriage.

According to previous reports, the former couple reached an amicable settlement that included a one-time payment to Gomez, the division of proceeds from the sale of their Los Angeles home and the payment of certain legal expenses.

While Grande has not commented on the meaning of the two-finger gesture, the playful moment has added another memorable talking point to the opening night of her highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine tour.