Ariana Grande, the award-winning singer and lead star of the upcoming film Wicked: For Good, has confirmed that she tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The announcement was made through her representatives on Thursday, prompting swift reactions from fans and industry figures.
According to her team, Grande began experiencing mild symptoms soon after the taping and immediately underwent testing as a precaution. She reportedly followed all required safety protocols while on set, including routine screening and distancing measures. Despite these precautions, the positive result forced her to withdraw from several scheduled promotional events for Wicked: For Good.
Industry observers note that the timing of the diagnosis highlights the lingering challenges posed by COVID-19 within the entertainment sector. Grande is fully vaccinated and boosted, and her team stated that this has helped keep her symptoms mild. She is currently isolating under medical supervision and expected to make a full recovery.
NBC, the network behind The Tonight Show, issued a brief statement following the news, confirming that no additional positive cases had been detected among staff or crew. The network emphasized that all safety procedures remain in place and that follow-up testing was conducted out of an abundance of caution.
Support poured in from fans on social media, where messages wishing Grande a speedy recovery quickly began trending. Many praised her candid announcement and urged others to remain cautious as artists return to full promotional schedules and public appearances.
Grande’s representatives reassured fans that her COVID-19 diagnosis will not affect the release schedule of Wicked: For Good. The star is expected to resume her professional commitments once cleared by healthcare professionals.
