Earlier this week you may have heard, and seen, pop superstar Ariana Grande in some bizarre footage making her way around a doughnut shop.

While browsing the aisles the singer indulged in some heavy PDA with her back up dancer and also seems to have been licking the doughnuts on display. Standard.

There was also some pretty controversial statements to be heard during this sugar filled escapade that appear to have landed the One Last Time singer in some hot water with the public.

In a statement released to Buzzfeed Ariana has tried to explain her interesting behaviour.

Statement just in from @ArianaGrande over "I Hate America" doughnut-licking controversy pic.twitter.com/z6Ge68Myjb

— David Mack (@davidmackau) July 8, 2015

"What I said in a private moment with my friend, who was buying the donuts, was taken out of context and I am sorry for not using more discretion with my choice of words."

In the footage obtained by TMZ Ariana reportedly mentioned that she hated America and Americans. Uh-oh.

In the statement, Ariana went on to try and clear up any misunderstandings surrounding that particular comment.

"I am EXTREMELY proud to be an American and I've always made it clear that I love my county.”

When news came shortly following what we’re referring to as The Great Doughnut Debacle of 2015, that Ariana would not be making an appearance at a major event; the MLB All-Star game, eyebrows were raised.

.@ddlovato will headline the Budweiser #ASG Concert, part of the Pepsi Music Series, replacing Ariana Grande as a result of health issues.

— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) July 8, 2015

She explains in her statement she cannot attend because of “emergency oral surgery”. She does nto clarify if this has anything to do with the mystery doughnut licking however.

Also, as Cosmopolitan have pointed out with regards the statement, Ariana has not actually apologised for licking the doughnuts in the shop which she had not bought.

It seems like it isn't the first time doughnuts have gotten the star in trouble; check out this throwback snap.

We think this is probably the most bizarre story of the week. So far.