Overview
- Asked about “working with your girlfriend,” Slater redirected to praise the cast, calling Ariana Grande “brilliant” and Cynthia Erivo “remarkable.”
- The moment renewed breakup chatter in entertainment media, with outlets noting the pair’s recent red‑carpet distance, and representatives did not immediately comment.
- Countering the speculation, TMZ and DeuxMoi reports from the London premiere described affectionate behavior and said the two left the event together, which remains unconfirmed by reps.
- On the same Today appearance, Slater said his hair and makeup for Boq sometimes took up to five hours, longer than his co‑stars.
- In earlier promotional interviews, he lauded Grande’s performance as “out of this world” and Erivo’s as “unbelievable,” while expressing pride in the ensemble.