Ariana Grande fans accuse Nickelodeon of sexualising the singer as a teen

Ariana Grande stars as Cat Valentine in 'Sam & Cat'. Photo: Handout

Children's TV network Nickelodeon has come under fire in recent weeks for its alleged mistreatment of Jennette McCurdy, as well as her Sam & Cat co-star Ariana Grande.

Following the bombshell release of McCurdy's new memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died — in which the author details the abuse she allegedly suffered while working for Nickelodeon — many on social media have turned a critical eye on footage of a young Grande in character as Cat Valentine.