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Cynthia Erivo Shields Ariana Grande After Fan Breaches Security at Singapore 'Wicked' Premiere

The intruder was identified as serial event crasher Johnson Wen.

Overview

  • A man jumped a barricade on Nov. 13 at Universal Studios Singapore and grabbed Ariana Grande on the yellow carpet before security removed him.
  • Co-star Cynthia Erivo moved between Grande and the man within seconds, with Michelle Yeoh then seen comforting Grande as she regained composure.
  • Fans and outlets identified the man as Johnson Wen, known online as Pyjama Man, and he posted his own video of the encounter thanking Grande.
  • Wen later stated on Instagram that he was free after being arrested, consistent with footage showing guards pinning him down and leading him away.
  • The incident drew praise for Erivo’s quick response and renewed scrutiny of event security as the cast continues a global tour ahead of the Nov. 21 film release.