Ariana Grande COVID Diagnosis Derails Wicked: For Good Press Tour
The global press tour for Wicked: For Good was supposed to be Ariana Grande’s grand musical-movie moment — but instead it hit a major snag: Ariana Grande’s COVID diagnosis.
The superstar revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 just as the whirlwind promotional run came to a close. She shared an Instagram post of herself “moments before Covid,” captioning a snap from her recent Tonight Show appearance. Her diagnosis followed closely behind co-star Cynthia Erivo falling ill and losing her voice — leaving the campaign looking more hospital hallway than red carpet.
What It Means for the Movie & Tour
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Wicked: For Good is one of the year’s biggest release bets — a sequel to the smash hit musical adaptation. But promotion-wise? It’s been one drama after another: flight delays in Brazil, a scary red-carpet rush in Singapore, Erivo’s silent struggle… and now Grande’s diagnosis.
With key interviews cancelled — including a planned appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show — the picture of a streamlined blockbuster rollout is shaken. Grande wrote: “Thank you all for your love—watch me sit down for the next few days 🫠.”
Why Fans are Talking
- The contrast is wild: from sparkly glitz and Glinda’s pastel gowns to lying low in bed with soup and salt lamps.
- Grande’s honesty is refreshing: she didn’t hide the news. She posted, owned it, and backed off.
- It adds layers to her Wicked role: here’s Glinda the Good Witch, fighting illness in real life while playing someone who fights evil on screen.
What’s Next for Ariana & Wicked
Despite the setbacks, the film successfully lauched on Nov 21, 2025. The buzz hasn’t fizzled — if anything, this just added real-life intrigue to the fantasy world of Oz.
Grande has reportedly gone into isolation, cancelling public appearances and focusing on recovery. Once she’s up and well, expect her to hit the promo trail again — full Glinda vibe, unmasked, unfiltered.
