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Intruder Grabs Ariana Grande at Singapore 'Wicked' Premiere as Cynthia Erivo Intervenes

The intruder, identified as serial disruptor Johnson Wen, posted the encounter online, prompting fresh scrutiny of event security.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Nov. 13 on the yellow carpet at Universal Studios Singapore while Ariana Grande was greeting fans and signing autographs.
  • A man vaulted a barrier, grabbed Grande, and was shoved away by co-star Cynthia Erivo before security removed and briefly detained him.
  • The suspect was identified as Johnson Wen, known online as “Pyjama Man,” who uploaded video of the contact with a celebratory caption.
  • Wen has a documented pattern of disruptions at celebrity events, including appearances at a Katy Perry concert in June and a The Weeknd show in August.
  • Grande appeared shaken but unharmed and was comforted by colleagues including Michelle Yeoh, and authorities have not publicly announced any charges.