Ariana Grande Tests Positive For COVID-19 Amid 'Wicked: For Good' Promotions And Weight Loss Concern

Global popstar Ariana Grande has tested positive for COVID-19 amid the promotion of her new film, Wicked: For Good, also starring Cynthia Erivo. Ariana shared the news on her social media on November 20, 2025, while posting an image from her recent film promotions. The diagnosis follows a series of setbacks for the film's press tour, including Cynthia Erivo falling ill and losing her voice. Now that Ariana has contracted COVID, the singer and actress will most likely miss upcoming promotional events for the film.

Ariana Grande tested positive for COVID-19 amid Wicked: For Good's press tour

Ariana Grande shared the news of her COVID-19 diagnosis with her fans through her Instagram Stories. She shared a black and white picture of hers from her November 18 appearance on The Tonight Show and captioned it as "moments before Covid". The boy is mine singer shared the news amid her press tour for her latest movie, the second part of Wicked, titled Wicked: For Good, which got released on November 21, 2025. What makes it even worse is that Ariana, as well as her co-star, Cynthia Erivo, previously contracted COVID-19 separately in 2024 during the filming of the first Wicked movie.

Amid the second Wicked movie's press tour, both Cynthia and Ariana have been facing health issues. Cynthia just recovered her lost voice, and Ariana contracted COVID a second time. The latter's unavailability for the following promotional schedule might negatively impact the movie's marketing push.

Ariana Grande's COVID diagnosis comes amid concerns surrounding her drastic weight loss

Ariana Grande's COVID diagnosis adds to an ongoing conversation about her health, particularly her weight loss journey and appearance, which have been subject to intense public scrutiny throughout the Wicked promotional period. Ariana's fans are worried about her, knowing that repeated COVID-19 infections can take a toll on one's body and make one extremely weak. There is a high chance that the ailment will lead to even more weight loss for Ariana, making her fans concerned and wish for her speedy recovery.

Lately, Ariana's slim physique has drawn subsequent attention, with some social media users speculating about potential health issues being responsible for the change. Notably, the Side to Side singer has previously addressed her body shaming, clarifying in a 2023 TikTok video that the body fans considered healthy was actually the unhealthiest version of herself. She referred to the period of her poor eating and usage of antidepressants. Ariana urged people to be kinder and to refrain from commenting on others' bodies, emphasising that 'healthy can look differen' for everyone.

What is the cause of Ariana Grande's physical transformation?

Ariana Grande's shockingly slim physique was noticed at the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, with many media outlets reporting on the same. It led to concerns about fatigue and physical strain due to her packed schedule. A source close to the singer told Page Six that her work was so physically demanding that it took a toll on her health, both mentally and physically. However, Ariana's fans have linked her physical transformation to her ongoing public battles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.

A Redditor commented, "Ariana genuinely looks sick, her face looks hollow, her body looks frail, and she moves like she's made of glass." An Instagram user wrote, "Some people suffer in silence, you never know what they're going through." Ariana Grande's mental troubles reportedly began in 2017 after the Manchester Arena bombing and the death of her ex-boyfriend, Mac Miller. She has been open about using therapy and music as coping mechanisms for her mental health struggles.

We hope Ariana Grande gets well soon and returns to normal life.

Also Read: 'Wicked: For Good' Review, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Are Not Able To Save 'Sloppily Made' Sequel

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