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Ariana Grande filmed secretly licking doughnuts, says she “hates America”

By Will Stroude

No, we didn’t think we’d ever have to write that headline either.

In one of the most bizarre celebrity incidents of 2015, footage has emerged of pop starlet Ariana Grande secretly licking unsold doughnuts at a US bakery.

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In CCTV footage obtained by TMZ, the 21-year-old Problem singer is seen tonguing the sugary baked goods on display at Wolfee Donuts in California while the shop assistant’s back is turned.

She’s is later seen tounging her boyfriend and back-up dancer Ricky Alvarez (who is also seen doughnut-licking), before swearing at the shop assistant when she brings back a tray of pastries.

“What the fuck is that?” the former Nickelodeon can be heard to say, before adding: “I hate Americans. I hate America”.

“Yes I’m upset,” Wolfee Donuts owner Joe Marin told Hollywod Life after discovering what had happened. “We sold those by accident to other people and didn’t catch it until hours later.”

Despite her clean-cut image, Grande has been accused of diva-like behaviour in the past: Last September, it was reported that the young star had been overheard saying she hoped her fans “all f*cking die”.

“She did autographs and pics and was all smiles until she got into the elevator,” a bystander said. “And as soon as the doors shut she said, ‘I hope they all f*king die.'”

Charming.

Take a look at the definitely unhygienic yet strangely iconic doughnut incident below:

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