Cynthia Erivo has hinted she will return to the stage with Ariana Grande after their surprise duet during the London leg of the Eternal Sunshine tour. The Wicked co-stars performed together on Monday 17th August, singing 'For Good' and 'Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again' to a shocked and ecstatic audience.
Surprise Reunion at London Show
The unexpected performance took place at Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine concert in London, where the duo reunited for the first time on stage since their Wicked press tour. Fans were delighted to see the pair perform together again, with videos of the moment quickly spreading across social media.
Cynthia Erivo later took to Instagram to pay tribute to her 'sweet sister', writing: "Here's the deal...this woman is in her element, she shines and the mic is ON. Her heart and soul is on that stage, and it was a pleasure to be in the room to watch it all unfold last night. I'll be back. X"
Fan Reactions and Speculation
The final three words of Erivo's message, "I'll be back", sparked excitement among fans, with many taking to X to express their hopes for another reunion. One fan wrote: "'I'll be back' YES YES YES YES AND YES." Another added: "CYNTHIA JUST SAID SHE'LL BE BACK OR AM I DREAMING RN."
Some fans interpreted the message as confirmation that Erivo would return to perform with Grande again, while others speculated she might simply attend another show as a spectator. The ambiguity has only fueled anticipation for future appearances.
Mutual Admiration and Tour Dates
Following the performance, both stars shared heartfelt messages about each other on Instagram. Erivo called Grande her "favourite person to sing with" and described the night as leaving a "handprint" on her heart. Grande responded: "It'll always come back to this, just as it started. I'm so grateful for this moment & for you… love you always."
Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine tour continues in London until September 1st 2026, leaving ample opportunity for another surprise appearance. Fans will be watching closely to see if Erivo makes good on her promise.
