Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Ariana Grande Grabbed at Singapore 'Wicked' Premiere as Cynthia Erivo Intervenes and Man Is Charged

Police charged Australian influencer Johnson Wen with public nuisance after he posted video of the breach.

Overview

  • A man vaulted the barricade on the yellow carpet at Universal Studios Singapore, grabbed Grande, and was quickly separated as Erivo stepped between them and Michelle Yeoh comforted her.
  • Authorities identified the intruder as Johnson Wen, known online as “Pyjama Man,” who later shared footage thanking Grande for letting him “jump on the Yellow Carpet.”
  • Wen was charged in Singapore with being a public nuisance and appeared in court, with local reports saying he intends to plead guilty and faces a potential fine of up to S$2,000.
  • Wen has a record of similar disruptions at high-profile events, including incidents involving Katy Perry, The Weeknd and The Chainsmokers documented on his social media.
  • Grande later posted photos captioned “thank you, Singapore,” while public reaction praised Erivo’s swift response, questioned security, and the tour remains scheduled to continue ahead of the Nov. 21 release.