Ethan Slater, Ariana Grande’s boyfriend and co-star in the highly anticipated movie Wicked, had an unexpected moment at the film’s UK premiere when he slipped on the rain-slicked green carpet. The mishap occurred at London’s Royal Festival Hall during the event celebrating the adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. Slater, dressed sharply in a classic black suit, tripped as he entered the venue but recovered gracefully, smiling and giving the cheering crowd a thumbs-up. The incident, captured by fans and shared widely on social media, showed his good humor in the face of embarrassment.

Grande and Slater attended the premiere discreetly, keeping a low profile to avoid overshadowing the event with their high-profile romance. The couple, who began dating after meeting on the film set two years ago, maintained their distance on the green carpet but joined castmates like Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey for group photos. Producers of Wicked had previously expressed concerns about the public attention their relationship might bring, especially after it became public in 2023 amid both of their divorces.

Grande, portraying Glinda, and Slater, playing Boq, are part of an ensemble cast that also features Erivo as Elphaba. The premiere marked a major moment for the film, which is set to release on November 22, 2024, and has been eagerly anticipated by fans of the musical.

Despite the attention surrounding their romance and the premiere’s incident, the couple handled the evening with poise, ensuring the spotlight remained firmly on the film. Fans are excited to see their performances when Wicked finally hits theaters.