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Ariana Grande Grabbed by Serial Crasher at Singapore ‘Wicked’ Premiere as Cynthia Erivo Intervenes

The attacker was identified as serial crasher Johnson Wen, who later claimed on Instagram that he was released after detention.

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo give an interview during the "Wicked: For Good" Asia-Pacific Premiere at Universal Studio Singapore on November 13, 2025 in Singapore. Grande was grabbed by a fan at the premiere before Erivo stepped in to protect her on the red carpet.
Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film "Wicked For Good" in London, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Grande was grabbed by a fan at the Singapore premiere of the film on Nov. 13, before Erivo stepped in to protect her on the red carpet.

Overview

  • Multiple attendee videos show a man jumping a barricade on the yellow carpet, grabbing Grande as Erivo stepped in and security pinned and removed him.
  • The intruder was identified as Australian Johnson Wen, known online as “Pyjama Man,” with a history of crashing stages at events for artists like Katy Perry, The Weeknd and The Chainsmokers.
  • Wen posted his own footage thanking Grande and subsequently claimed he was free after being arrested, drawing widespread condemnation in the comments.
  • Grande appeared visibly shaken in the clips as Erivo and Michelle Yeoh comforted her, and online reaction praised Erivo’s swift response while questioning the event’s security.
  • As of the latest reports, authorities and representatives have not confirmed charges or issued detailed statements; the press tour is scheduled to proceed to New York on Nov. 17 ahead of the Nov. 21 release.