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Ariana Grande Grabbed on 'Wicked: Part 2' Singapore Carpet After Man Jumps Barrier

Authorities have not announced charges after identifying the attacker as Johnson Wen, known online as 'Pyjama Man'.

Overview

  • Video from the premiere shows a man rushing past barriers, grabbing Grande and putting an arm around her before Cynthia Erivo pushed him away and security removed him.
  • The attacker posted his own footage on Instagram and captioned it with a message thanking Grande for letting him onto the carpet.
  • Johnson Wen, who uses the moniker 'Pyjama Man,' has a record of disruptive stunts at celebrity events, including incidents at shows by Katy Perry in June and The Weeknd in August.
  • Clips of the confrontation spread quickly on Instagram and TikTok, with many users expressing concern for Grande and calling for the man to face charges.
  • One outlet reported Wen was briefly detained after the incident, but the formal legal outcome in Singapore remains unclear.