Ariana Grande | - Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored (official Video)

The video's final scene, where Ariana leans in to kiss the girlfriend, faced backlash for "queer-baiting".

By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss the girl, Ariana isn't stealing a man—she's choosing to love herself instead of seeking validation from toxic relationships. 2. The Queer-Baiting Debate The video's final scene, where Ariana leans in

Ariana Grande ’s music video for is more than just a pop anthem about boredom and desire. Directed by Hannah Lux Davis , it features a star-studded cast including Charles Melton and Ariel Yasmine . The Queer-Baiting Debate Ariana Grande ’s music video

The Twisted World of "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored" The girlfriend character (played by Ariel Yasmine) is

Many fans and critics at Marie Claire argue the video is a metaphor for self-discovery.

The girlfriend character (played by Ariel Yasmine) is styled as an Ariana look-alike , sporting the singer's signature high ponytail.

While the surface-level plot seems like a standard love triangle, the ending provides a massive twist that has sparked two major theories: 1. The "Self-Love" Theory