Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Relationship' Turns Disturbing: Internet Thinks Singer Is Secretly 'Terrified' of Wicked Co-Star

The online fascination with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo has taken yet another odd turn. What began as harmless curiosity surrounding their emotional press tour for Wicked has now spiralled into speculation that their dynamic is not as picture-perfect as it seems.

Fans are circulating clips, dissecting body language, and even resurfacing comments from Erivo's alleged ex to suggest that Grande might feel uneasy around her co-star.

These claims are unverified, but that hasn't stopped the internet from obsessing.

Touchy Behavior Sparks Rumors

For weeks, fans have been questioning the pair's increasingly intense public interactions. What initially looked like a sweet friendship has shifted into territory some viewers now call 'weird' or 'overly intimate.'

In almost every joint appearance, Erivo is seen initiating physical contact, grabbing Grande's hand, adjusting her outfit, or holding onto her even when nothing appears out of place.

Meanwhile, some slow-motion breakdowns of interviews claim Grande looks tense or hesitant in certain moments, especially when Erivo reaches for her unexpectedly. Other users argue the opposite, saying Grande has always been affectionate and naturally gravitates toward touch but the debate has only amplified the scrutiny.

One fan wrote, 'Used to stan Cynthia hard, but this obsession with Ariana is straight up weird... Ari looks drained AF.' Another questioned whether the dynamic has tipped into something more uncomfortable, 'Ariana Grande isn't some poor porcelain doll, but something about this just feels off.'

Emotional Interviews Deepen the Mystery

Their highly emotional press appearances have only intensified the chatter. The two frequently burst into tears, cling to each other during interviews, and react dramatically to minor disruptions, behaviour fans describe as everything from 'trauma bonding' to 'psychologically draining.'

Some commenters even proposed an age-regression theory about Grande, claiming she looks and sounds like she's shrinking into a childlike persona, with Erivo 'enabling' it. These interpretations appear speculative, but they have gained traction in certain circles online.

Singapore Incident Adds Fuel to the Fire

Much of the 'Ariana is scared' narrative actually stems from a real incident, a chaotic moment at the Wicked: For Good Singapore premiere, where a fan, popularly known as 'Pyjama Man', jumped a barricade and grabbed Grande.

Erivo immediately lunged forward, yelling, 'Get off her!' until security intervened. Grande looked visibly shaken.

The incident was widely seen as Erivo acting protectively, but some corners of the internet reframed her reaction as further evidence of a 'controlling' pattern. Again, there's no factual basis for this claim, just an online interpretation. Even Erivo has clarified that she was just making sure 'her friend is okay.'

Fans Remain Split

Ultimately, the internet remains divided. Some insist the pair share a genuine, emotional bond after years of filming Wicked together, describing their interactions as harmless affection amplified by an exhausting press schedule.

Others, however, claim the closeness has tipped into something disturbing, citing viral clips, intense sensitivity, and speculative comments in online threads.

With no direct statement from Grande or Erivo addressing these circulating theories, the conversation continues to grow on its own. For now, the dynamic between the two remains something the public can only interpret from edited videos and out-of-context moments, leaving room for even more debate as the chatter escalates.