Ariana Grande accosted in Singapore
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The Asia-Pacific premiere of ‘Wicked: For Good in Singapore’ on November 13 took a disturbing turn when pop star and actress Ariana Grande was accosted by a man who breached security on the yellow carpet. Videos circulating online show the man suddenly rushing toward Grande as she walked with co-stars Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.
He appeared to grab the singer, wrapping an arm around her as she tried to pull away. Security quickly intervened, but not before Erivo stepped in front of Grande, pushing the man back and shielding her from further contact, a move that has earned widespread praise online.
Grande, who plays Glinda in the upcoming musical film, appeared shaken but unharmed. She was later comforted by Erivo and Yeoh as security escorted the man away. The incident, captured on multiple videos, has sparked outrage and raised questions about security failures at the high-profile premiere.
Who Is the Man Who Accosted Grande?
The man was quickly identified by internet users as Johnson Wen, a 25-year-old Australian influencer notorious for crashing celebrity events and performances. Known online as “Pyjama Man,” Wen has built a reputation for pulling high-profile stunts, often wearing eccentric or pajama-like outfits, and recording them for social media.
Wen has previously disrupted Katy Perry’s concert in June and The Weeknd’s show in August, both times being swiftly removed by security. At the Wicked premiere, he was seen in a white shirt, shorts, and with long black hair streaked with blue as he leapt a barricade to reach Grande.
Shortly after the incident, Wen posted footage of his intrusion to Instagram, writing: “Dear Ariana Grande, Thank You for letting me Jump on the Yellow Carpet with You ❤️.” The post, along with a selfie captioned “I finally met Ariana Grande tonight,” has fueled widespread criticism and renewed calls for stricter security at celebrity events.
While Wen has claimed his actions are harmless pranks, social media users and industry figures have condemned his repeated invasions of performers’ personal space, warning that such behavior poses real risks to public safety.