Journalist behind Wicked ‘holding space’ interview explains viral moment

A journalist who went viral for a bizarre interview with Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande has spoken out about the meaning behind the term “holding space”.

Erivo, who plays Elphaba in Wicked, seemed overcome with emotion, and responded: “I didn’t know that was happening.”

Speaking to Variety after the clip went viral, Gilchrist defined “holding space” as being “physically, emotionally and mentally present with someone or something”.