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Ariana Grande Grabbed at Singapore 'Wicked' Premiere as Cynthia Erivo Intervenes

A known stage invader was identified by Singapore authorities after the on-carpet breach, heightening scrutiny of premiere security.

Overview

  • A man jumped a barricade on the yellow carpet at Universal Studios Singapore and grabbed Ariana Grande before event security removed him.
  • Co-star Cynthia Erivo moved in immediately to separate the intruder, and Michelle Yeoh was seen consoling Grande, who appeared visibly shaken.
  • The intruder was identified as Johnson Wen, known online as “Pyjama Man,” with a record of similar breaches including a June incident at a Katy Perry concert in Sydney.
  • After being escorted out, he was reported to have been released within hours and later posted on Instagram, “Dear Ariana Grande, thanks for letting me jump on the yellow carpet with you.”
  • Local authorities said Wen’s identity has been confirmed and that security protocols will be reinforced for upcoming events.