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Serial Gatecrasher Johnson Wen Ejected From Lady Gaga’s Brisbane Concert

Security removed the Australian after fans recognized him despite a disguise, underscoring growing vigilance following his recent deportation from Singapore.

Overview

  • Venue security escorted Wen out of Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on December 9 after attendees identified him in the crowd.
  • Wen entered wearing a wig, fake mustache and sunglasses; fans booed as staff intervened, and local reporting says he was removed before the show began.
  • Viral clips show security taking off his wristband and walking him out, and Wen later acknowledged the ejection on his social accounts.
  • Official statements from the stadium were limited, and some reports suggest tour teams had alerts about him, with a widely shared guard-note video described as unverified.
  • In November, Wen received a nine-day jail sentence in Singapore and was deported with a reentry ban after rushing Ariana Grande, adding to a record of event intrusions including concerts by Katy Perry and The Weeknd and a pitch invasion at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.