Ariana Grande tests COVID-19 positive ahead of 'Wicked' premiere
Ariana Grande has tested positive for COVID-19, just a day before the global release of Wicked: For Good. The singer-actor announced her diagnosis on Instagram Stories on Thursday (November 20, 2025). She shared a photo from her recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and wrote, "moments before Covid." This comes after an extensive press tour for the film.
Grande's COVID-19 diagnosis affects 'Wicked' promotional events
Grande's COVID-19 diagnosis has forced her to miss several promotional events for Wicked: For Good. She was scheduled to appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show and other Q&A sessions related to the film. This isn't the first time she has contracted COVID-19 during the filming of Wicked; both Grande and her co-star Cynthia Erivo tested positive while filming the first movie.
Erivo's health struggles and Grande's recent press engagement
Erivo, too, has been under the weather while promoting Wicked: For Good. Just days before Grande's announcement, she revealed that she had lost her voice and wouldn't be able to do red carpet interviews at the film's premiere in New York City. However, she was off vocal rest by Thursday morning and sounded raspy but in good spirits while guesting on Today.
Grande's 'Tonight Show' appearance was her last before diagnosis
With Grande's diagnosis, her appearance on The Tonight Show is now the last press engagement she completed before the worldwide premiere of Wicked's second part. On the show, she performed a medley of duets including Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's Shallow. She also spoke about her upcoming stint as a host on Saturday Night Live in late December. Wicked: For Good is now in cinemas.