Ariana Grande Oscar snub rumors link Wicked sequel omission to Cynthia Erivo press tour dynamic

Ariana Grande was expected to dominate awards season — but when the Oscar nominations dropped, her name was nowhere to be found. Wicked: For Good received zero Oscar nominations, and the internet immediately started asking why. As fans dug deeper, a surprising theory began circulating online, linking the snub to Ariana’s press tour dynamic with co-star Cynthia Erivo. Anonymous posts. Viral clips. Intense interviews. Was it really about the performance… or did something off-screen change everything? In this video, we break down where the rumors started, what’s actually been confirmed, and why industry insiders are pushing back against the speculation. No clickbait — just the full story behind one of the most talked-about Oscar omissions of the year. Watch until the end, because the truth behind this “snub” might not be what you expect.