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'So happy I could burst!'

Ariana Grande surprises young fans seriously injured in horrific Manchester attack after jetting back to the UK for One Love charity concert

THE HEARTWARMING moment Ariana Grande visited young victims of the horrific terror attack at Manchester Arena has been caught on camera.

The pop sensation surprised Jaden Farrell-Mann, 10, in hospital after the youngster was seriously injured in the attack that killed 22 following her performance.

 Heartwarming moment ... Ariana Grande surprised Jaden Farrell-Mann, 10, in hospital on Friday night
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Heartwarming moment ... Ariana Grande surprised Jaden Farrell-Mann, 10, in hospital on Friday nightCredit: Jaden Farrell-Mann / @dustyblu10
 Jaden's mum said her daughter was 'absolutely amazed' to see Grande
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Jaden's mum said her daughter was 'absolutely amazed' to see GrandeCredit: MEN Syndication

The 10-year-old has been at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital since the attack, where she has already undergone two operations.

Grande surprised Jaden after jetting back to England from the US on Friday, and also visited other youngsters at the hospital.

Speaking on the surprise visit, Jaden’s mum Sharon told the her daughter was “absolutely amazed” to see Grande.

 Grande also met with Evie Mills, 14, during the heartwarming visit
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Grande also met with Evie Mills, 14, during the heartwarming visitCredit: PA:Press Association


 Grande surprised youngsters and staff alike at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital on Friday
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Grande surprised youngsters and staff alike at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital on Friday
 A reason to smile ... the US superstar visited injured fans after touching down at Stansted Airport
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A reason to smile ... the US superstar visited injured fans after touching down at Stansted Airport
 Grande, right, is back in the UK to headline charity concert One Love on 4 June
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Grande, right, is back in the UK to headline charity concert One Love on 4 June

She said: "She'd met Prince William earlier today and then Ariana walked in.

";She has a big smile anyway but it got even bigger, Ariana gave her a hug and a kiss, she was in awe.

"It was absolutely fantastic to see, she was so happy."

Meanwhile, dad Peter Mann, whose daughter was also injured in the attack, took to Facebook to post photos of the visit.

 The popstar's visit comes ahead of her One Love charity concert on 4 June
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The popstar's visit comes ahead of her One Love charity concert on 4 JuneCredit: Jaden Farrell-Mann / @dustyblu10
 The kids are believed to have been tucked up in bed ready to sleep when Grande surprised them
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The kids are believed to have been tucked up in bed ready to sleep when Grande surprised themCredit: MEN Syndication
 Jaden's mum said her daughter was 'in awe' of Grande after she gave the youngster a hug and a kiss
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Jaden's mum said her daughter was 'in awe' of Grande after she gave the youngster a hug and a kissCredit: MEN Syndication

He wrote: "So happy she came I could burst!"

The star was also snapped by the bedside of Evie Mills, 14, from Harrogate, who was caught in the attack.

The teen could be seen with a grin plastered on her face as Grande posed for the image on Friday.

Grande has returned to the UK to headline a fundraising concert for the victims of the suicide bombing at her Manchester Arena gig on 22 May.

The 23-year-old singer vowed to return to the city in a defiant message on Friday 26 May and it has now been confirmed that the concert, being produced by Live Nation, is going ahead.


Ariana and her manager Scooter Braun have contacted some of the biggest names in the music industry and booked them to perform.

Ariana has also allegedly been reaching out to her friends and asking them to participate in the concert, which will be held at Manchester’s Old Trafford cricket ground on June 4.

All proceeds from the One Love Manchester event, which will air on BBC One at 6.55pm,  will go to the victims and their families.

 Announcing the event, Ariana told fans that hate cannot be allowed to win
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Announcing the event, Ariana told fans that hate cannot be allowed to winCredit: Getty Images


Acts that have been confirmed for the concert so far are Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Niall Horan, Coldplay, Take That, Pharrell Williams and Katy Perry.

Usher, Usher, Robbie Williams, Little Mix, and the Black Eyed Peas have also been confirmed.

A source has told Sun Online that superstar Madonna may perform at the concert.

The full line-up is still an ongoing process with more artists set to be announced.

Rapper Eminem is also rumoured to be joining, if scheduling allows.

 The concert is in tribute to the 22 victims killed in the Manchester bombing two weeks ago
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The concert is in tribute to the 22 victims killed in the Manchester bombing two weeks ago




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