Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Ariana Grande Misses ‘Wicked: For GoodSão Paulo World Premiere After Flight Safety Grounding

A last-minute safety maintenance grounding left her unable to reach Brazil in time despite exhaustive alternate travel searches.

Overview

  • Grande said she and her team were told to deplane when their aircraft required maintenance for a safety issue, delaying departure until the next day.
  • Outlets reported conflicting next-day departure times for the grounded plane, with accounts citing either 1 a.m. or 11 a.m.
  • She wrote that every commercial and private option was explored, noting that a private flight would have required permits that could not be secured in time.
  • In an apology on Instagram, she called herself heartbroken, urged fans to support her castmates, and later asked followers not to wish danger on her team.
  • The São Paulo premiere proceeds with co-stars including Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey and director Jon M. Chu, with Grande expected to join the tour starting in Paris on Nov. 7.