Ariana Grande tests positive for COVID ahead of ‘Wicked: For Good’ launch

    Ariana Grande has announced she’s tested positive for COVID-19 a day before Wicked: For Good hits cinemas worldwide – find out more below.

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    Last night (November 20), the singer-songwriter and actress took to her Instagram Stories to share a picture of her on the latest episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She wrote beneath the picture: “Moments before Covid”.

    As a result of her positive diagnosis, Grande has been forced to several Wicked: For Good obligations, including an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show with co-star Cynthia Erivo, and several upcoming Q&A panels to discuss the film.

    Erivo herself has been dealing with health issues in recent days, as she skipped interviews at the New York premiere of the film because she had lost her voice and wasn’t feeling well – Grande also skipped those interviews “in solidarity”.

    Both Grande and Erivo had previously contracted COVID-19 at separate times while filming 2024’s Wicked. The press tour for Wicked: For Good has seen multiple obstacles – in recent weeks, Grande was forced to miss the Brazil premiere, while she was rushed at by an Australian man at the Singapore premiere.

    That fan was later charged and jailed after it was brought to light that he had pulled similar stunts abroad with the likes of Katy Perry, The Weeknd and The Chainsmokers.

    Wicked: For Good has scored a three-star review from NME, with Nick Levine writing: “The one truly showstopping moment is Elphaba and Glinda’s climactic rendition of ‘For Good’, a big, blustery show tune that sums up their entire relationship. Wicked: For Good doesn’t defy gravity like its predecessor but fans will want to hold space for a sequel with a very poignant payoff.”

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