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Cynthia Erivo Shields Ariana Grande After Red-Carpet Breach at Singapore 'Wicked' Premiere

The intruder was identified as repeat trespasser Johnson Wen, later boasting on Instagram as fan-shot videos spread.

Overview

  • A man jumped barriers and grabbed Ariana Grande during the Wicked: For Good red carpet at Universal Studios Singapore.
  • Cynthia Erivo immediately interposed herself and moved Grande to safety as Michelle Yeoh and security assisted.
  • Event attendees and outlets identified the intruder as Johnson Wen, known online as Pyjama Man and reported for prior disruptions at shows by artists including Katy Perry and The Weeknd.
  • Wen posted photos and a video on Instagram acknowledging the encounter and drew widespread condemnation before footage showed him being removed.
  • Grande appeared shaken but indicated she was okay, and no formal statement from her team had been issued as coverage renewed scrutiny of premiere security.