Ariana Grande faces backlash over "Dream Dinner" with serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer

Ariana Grande's comments drew criticism for being insensitive to victims' families and glorifying a murderer.

Pop sensation Ariana Grande has found herself in hot water following a recent podcast appearance where she disclosed that her "dream dinner guest" would be none other than convicted serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer.

During an episode of Penn Badgley's podcast, Podcrushed, Grande recounted a past fan Q&A session where she was asked about her ideal dinner companion. After seeking permission from the young fan's parents to give an honest answer, Grande revealed her surprising choice: Jeffrey Dahmer. She expressed curiosity about the notorious killer, who murdered and dismembered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991.

The singer's comments, made years before the release of the controversial Netflix series "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," sparked a wave of backlash on social media. Many fans expressed disappointment and outrage,accusing Grande of being insensitive to the victims' families and glorifying a violent criminal.

One user commented on the YouTube video of the podcast, stating, "That was heartbreaking to watch, can you imagine your loved ones being murdered in such horrific ways and then the killer is glorified in the media? I wish people would consider how shows like Dahmer impact the surviving family members."

Another user criticized Grande, saying, "She thinks she's being edgy but she is just a tone-deaf person who doesn't care about other people's pain."

The controversy highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the portrayal of serial killers in popular culture, with many arguing that it can lead to desensitization and romanticization of violence.