Ariana Grande the 32‑year‑old pop star and Glinda in the upcoming film Wicked: For Good revealed on Thursday Nov 20 2025 that she has contracted COVID‑19. The announcement came via an Instagram Story where she posted a black‑and‑white snap from her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon the night before captioning it simply “moments before Covid.”
Wicked: For Good promotions get cancelled
On Nov 18 Grande appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon where she showcased her wand‑handling skills and a light‑hearted moment that later became the backdrop for her health announcement. The next day co‑star Cynthia Erivo’s voice loss forced both to skip the New York premiere press line drawing sympathy from fans and media alike.

The biggest hiccup came in Singapore when an overzealous fan broke through security and rushed toward Grande on the red carpet. Erivo quickly shoved the intruder away later sharing on Today that her first instinct was to protect her friend. The incident was later resolved when the man identified as Australian Johnson Wen pleaded guilty to a public nuisance charge.
The post of Ariana Grande
Just as the tour wrapped Grande posted an Instagram Story with the caption “moments before Covid” alongside the Fallon clip. Sources say she tested positive for COVID‑19 on Nov 20 leading to her withdrawal from The Kelly Clarkson Show (where Erivo will appear solo) and all remaining Q&A panels for Wicked: For Good.
More on Ariana Grande
Grande’s team emphasized that her symptoms are mild and she is isolating and following medical guidance. The news comes amid a record‑breaking box‑office forecast for the film $150‑180 million opening weekend in North America and over $200 million globally. Fans have flooded social media with prayers and well‑wishes hoping for a quick recovery so she can join the film’s celebration. Wicked: For Good has made its debut in theatres on November 21.
Story Highlights

Ariana Grande tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov 20 2025 prompting the cancellation of her remaining Wicked: For Good promotional events.
Her diagnosis followed a whirlwind press run including a Tonight Show appearance and a New York premiere press disruption due to Cynthia Erivo’s temporary voice loss.
A security incident in Singapore saw co-star Cynthia Erivo protect Grande from an intruding fan who was later charged with public nuisance.
Despite the setback Wicked: For Good is projected to have a massive box-office opening as Grande recovers with mild symptoms.

Ariana Grande has paused all Wicked: For Good promotional activities after testing positive for COVID-19.