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'Wicked' has finally shared a long-rumoured deleted scene featuring Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater appearing shirtless as Fiyero and Boq, and fans are loving every second of it.
The scene had been teased last year by cast member Bowen Yang, who mentioned on a podcast that there was a cut moment showing the two actors tearing off their shirts. Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting to see if the footage would ever be released. Now, that moment has officially surfaced online.
'Wicked' Deleted Scenes
Entertainment Tonight unveiled the deleted montage from the first 'Wicked' film, showing Elphaba, Glinda, Nessarose, Fiyero, and Boq skipping class at Shiz University to spend a carefree day together in the woods. The group plays badminton, enjoys a picnic, and shares lighthearted moments, unaware that their time together as friends won't last forever.
The scene also includes several meaningful details, such as Boq picking up an axe that hints at his future, a tender kiss between Fiyero and Glinda, and Elphaba giving Glinda a pair of black boots. These small moments add emotional depth to the group's bond.
The now-famous shirtless moment happens after Fiyero works up a sweat chopping wood and casually removes his shirt, drawing amused reactions from Glinda and Elphaba. Not wanting to be outdone, Boq follows suit and tears off his own shirt, much to Nessarose’s delight.
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Why Certain 'Wicked' Scenes Were Cut?
Previously, Bowen Yang explained that the scene was cut mainly due to time constraints. He also joked that Ethan Slater looked so fit that it made it harder to sell Boq's insecurity next to Fiyero. The idea behind the moment was that Boq, feeling self-conscious, tries toWicked released a long-rumoured deleted scene featuring Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater shirtless, showing the Shiz friends' carefree day together, delighting fans with humour, nostalgia, and added emotional depth.
match Fiyero's confidence by copying him.
Whether or not the scene would have changed the film, fans agree on one thing: finally seeing it feels like a win. With its release, 'Wicked' viewers have truly been changed for good.
