Ariana Grande just can’t catch a break. Days before the big Wicked: For Good premiere, she tested positive for COVID-19 again. She dropped the news herself on November 20 with a throwback pic from her Tonight Show visit on Instagram Stories, captioned “Moments before Covid.” The comments instantly blew up with fans sending love and “get well soon” vibes—timing really couldn’t be rougher.
Sudden Cancellations Shake Up Press Tour
Because of it, Ariana had to bail on a bunch of promo stops. She pulled out of The Kelly Clarkson Show alongside Cynthia Erivo and skipped some fan Q&A sessions. Honestly, this duo has been through the wringer health-wise: Cynthia lost her voice right before the New York premiere interviews, and Ariana sat those out with her in solidarity.
Both of them already caught COVID separately while filming the first Wicked movie last year. Add in Ariana missing the Brazil premiere and that creepy fan rushing the stage in Singapore, and the whole press tour has felt like one long rollercoaster.
Past Drama and Fan Incidents Add Extra Pressure
Yeah, that Singapore incident still creeps everyone out—an Australian guy stormed the stage, got tackled by security, and turns out he’d done the same thing to Katy Perry, The Weeknd, and The Chainsmokers. He ended up charged and jailed. Through all the chaos, though, the Wicked fandom is holding strong. #GetWellAriana trended worldwide, and feeds are full of emerald hearts for Ari and Cynthia.
Here’s hoping Ariana kicks this thing fast so she can actually enjoy the sequel she poured everything into. Wicked: For Good has thrown every curveball at these two, but they keep pushing through. Fingers crossed for a quick recovery and a seriously magical opening weekend.
