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Ariana Grande's Covid Scare Halts Wicked Tour
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Ariana Grande contracted Covid-19 near the end of her film promotional tour.
- Her co-star Cynthia Erivo also experienced health issues during the tour.
- This is Grande's second time contracting Covid during Wicked's production.

Pop star Ariana Grande has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing a pause in promotional activities for the highly anticipated film 'Wicked: For Good.' The diagnosis emerged as her global press tour was concluding, with co-star Cynthia Erivo also having recently fallen ill. This unforeseen turn has led to the cancellation of numerous appearances.
Grande, who plays Glinda, shared her diagnosis on social media, noting it occurred shortly after a television appearance. This marks her second Covid-19 contraction during the film's production. Universal Studios has confirmed that all subsequent press events are suspended indefinitely as the leading actors focus on recovery.




