A viral social–media label has sparked a blaze of speculation around the friendship of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, but the sensational 'semi-binary love theory' appears entirely fictional.
Since the release of their film, the Wicked sequel, Wicked: For Good, and the subsequent promotional tour, fans and gossip pages have scrutinised the duo's affectionate behaviour. Posts claiming the pair described their dynamic as a 'non-demi-curious, semi-binary relationship' shot through platforms such as Facebook, X, and TikTok, and the internet exploded in confusion and fascination. However, a thorough review of available evidence reveals that neither Grande nor Erivo ever publicly used those terms, and the origins of the label lie in satire, not sincerity.
