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Jonathan Bailey’s Hilarious Headbutt with Ariana Grande During Wicked Rehearsal

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In the musical “Wicked”, Jonathan Bailey‘s character Fiyero stole the show during the memorable “Dancing Through Life” scene. Yet, his graceful performance belied the fact that off-screen, he wasn’t always as polished as his on-screen persona. As we anticipate the release of “Wicked: For Good”, Bailey recently amused us with an embarrassing tale from rehearsals when he tripped up alongside Ariana Grande, causing a rather awkward moment.

Lately, Jonathan Bailey has been quite occupied, and as he’s getting ready to star in Wicked as Fiyero, he was also filming both Bridgerton and Fellow Travelers. This left him little time for preparation. In a humorous anecdote shared with GQ, the actor recounts his experiences dancing alongside Ariana Grande.

I spent four hours learning a dance move with Ari, then gave her a head butt before saying, “I’ve got to leave!” It seems like she may have returned the favor with a head butt as well, but our interaction was more than just physical – it was a shared understanding, figuratively speaking.

In the enchanting world of “Wicked,” Bailey showcases an astonishing agility that conceals the fact he had limited time to rehearse those stunning dance sequences. His priceless reaction after an accidental headbutt with global pop sensation and our radiant Glinda, Ariana Grande, has me chuckling – it seemed like a moment of mortifying embarrassment followed by a desperate attempt to escape the spotlight. Frankly, I can’t help but sympathize with his hasty exit, as even the dashing star from “Bridgerton” is not immune to feelings of awkwardness!

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The tale is amusing, yet incidents such as these are inherent to the profession, particularly when one has a packed schedule like Jonathan Bailey had before his unexpected event – reminiscent of Independence Day – occurred on the set of the Wicked films.

Bailey admitted that he signed up for the movie following only three days of preparatory practices. Interestingly, Ariana Grande had mentioned earlier that he was picking up dance moves during his free time from filming Bridgerton. He would travel specifically for a dance rehearsal and then head back to the Bridgerton set before finally relocating to Oz for the actual shoot.

In the musical “Wicked”, Fiyero’s dance sequences, particularly in “Dancing Through Life” with the rotating library, were among the most impressive aspects of the initial film, given that it was one of the technically complex scenes to execute. Yet, after watching the trailer for “Wicked: For Good”, it seems we may need to cherish that scene as it appears to mark a significant change in tone for all characters. Here is a glimpse:

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In “Wicked”, Fiyero’s dance scenes, especially the one with the rotating library in “Dancing Through Life”, were standout moments in the first movie due to its technical complexity. However, the trailer for “Wicked: For Good” suggests a major shift in tone for all characters, so we might want to treasure that scene. Take a look below:

Or even more concisely:

Fiyero’s dance scenes, particularly the rotating library one in “Dancing Through Life”, were impressive due to technical complexity in the first “Wicked” movie. The trailer for “Wicked: For Good” hints at a shift in tone for all characters, making us want to save that scene. Take a peek below:

Instead of Fiyero merely being the charming prince who convinces Shiz’s students to bend the rules for a night of dancing, in the musical “For Good,” he transforms into the Captain of the Wizard’s Guard, finding himself entangled in a love triangle involving both Glinda and Elphaba. It’s wonderful news that “Wicked: For Good” is set to be released in 2025! The film will grace our cinemas on November 21.

Meanwhile, I can’t help but imagine a scene where Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande clash heads – an amusing image indeed! And in this make-believe scenario, the actor would swiftly retreat after the unexpected encounter.

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2025-06-07 22:08

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