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Suspect Charged After Ariana Grande Grabbed at 'Wicked' Singapore Premiere

Authorities named Australian influencer Johnson Wen, known as 'Pyjama Man', with a public‑order charge that carries a possible fine or up to three months in jail.

Overview

  • During the Nov. 13 yellow‑carpet event at Universal Studios Singapore, a man breached barriers and grabbed Ariana Grande.
  • Cynthia Erivo immediately stepped between Grande and the intruder as security removed him, and no injuries were reported.
  • Police identified the suspect as Johnson Wen, an Australian known online as “Pyjama Man,” with a record of gatecrashing celebrity events, including concerts by Katy Perry and The Weeknd.
  • On Nov. 14 a Singapore court charged Wen with disturbing public order, and he has indicated an intent to plead guilty, with potential penalties of up to S$2,000 or three months’ imprisonment.
  • Wen later posted video on Instagram boasting about the encounter, and the incident has prompted calls to tighten security for the remaining promotional stops.