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Singapore Jails Man Who Grabbed Ariana Grande at 'Wicked' Premiere for Nine Days

A judge cited a pattern of attention‑seeking intrusions to send a deterrent message.

Overview

  • Australian Johnson Wen, 26, pleaded guilty in Singapore to a public nuisance charge after rushing Grande on the red carpet.
  • District Judge Christopher Goh called the act premeditated and imposed a nine‑day term after prosecutors asked for one week under a law that allows up to three months.
  • Footage shows Wen jumping a barricade and putting his arm around Grande before Cynthia Erivo intervened and security removed him, with Michelle Yeoh helping guide her away.
  • The court heard Wen attempted a second breach before being pinned down; he later posted his own video and has a record of crashing events he shares on Instagram.
  • Ariana Grande has not commented, as cast reactions and fan concerns focus on security and the potential retraumatizing effect given her 2017 Manchester experience.