Ariana Grande was left shaken after a fan attack at the "Wicked: For Good" premiere in Singapore, with Cynthia Erivo reacting swiftly to intervene on her behalf.
At the red carpet event, a self-proclaimed "stage invader" named Johnson Wen, who goes by the handle Pyjama Man, suddenly appeared and grabbed Grande, pulling her into an unwanted hug. The singer quickly became visibly frightened, while security guards took their time to react.
According to eyewitnesses, Wen was particularly delusional, as he had shared a video on Instagram capturing himself jumping up and down on Grande's shoulders while gripping her shoulders, with the caption "Thank you for letting me Jump on the Yellow Carpet with You
." His social media bio also read "Ariana Grande is the Queen."
Wen was described wearing only his white socks, a T-shirt, and shorts before rushing towards Grande. Erivo swiftly reacted by yelling at Wen before shifting her focus to consoling Grande. A representative for Grande did not immediately comment on the incident.
The fan's actions have been widely condemned by fans, who felt that Wen's behavior was "so disrespectful" not only to Grande but also to other genuine fans waiting in line. The singer had drawn clear boundaries with fans at the start of the tour, stating that she would miss a Brazil premiere due to flight delays beyond her control.
The incident has raised concerns about fan safety and the need for additional security measures at future events. The "Wicked: For Good" tour will continue with a final event in New York on Monday, albeit with enhanced security precautions. When exiting the venue, Grande and Erivo were whisked away to their waiting car without making any stops or interactions with fans.
At the red carpet event, a self-proclaimed "stage invader" named Johnson Wen, who goes by the handle Pyjama Man, suddenly appeared and grabbed Grande, pulling her into an unwanted hug. The singer quickly became visibly frightened, while security guards took their time to react.
According to eyewitnesses, Wen was particularly delusional, as he had shared a video on Instagram capturing himself jumping up and down on Grande's shoulders while gripping her shoulders, with the caption "Thank you for letting me Jump on the Yellow Carpet with You
." His social media bio also read "Ariana Grande is the Queen."Wen was described wearing only his white socks, a T-shirt, and shorts before rushing towards Grande. Erivo swiftly reacted by yelling at Wen before shifting her focus to consoling Grande. A representative for Grande did not immediately comment on the incident.
The fan's actions have been widely condemned by fans, who felt that Wen's behavior was "so disrespectful" not only to Grande but also to other genuine fans waiting in line. The singer had drawn clear boundaries with fans at the start of the tour, stating that she would miss a Brazil premiere due to flight delays beyond her control.
The incident has raised concerns about fan safety and the need for additional security measures at future events. The "Wicked: For Good" tour will continue with a final event in New York on Monday, albeit with enhanced security precautions. When exiting the venue, Grande and Erivo were whisked away to their waiting car without making any stops or interactions with fans.
! Like, what's wrong with people, right? I mean, I get that some fans can be super enthusiastic, but not at the cost of disrespecting the artist themselves 
. And honestly, it's kinda sad to see Ariana Grande being pulled into this unwanted hug, I feel so bad for her 
. And Cynthia Erivo jumping in like a pro was everything, btw 
. Safety first, you know? Can't have people just rushing up to celebrities without thinking about their feelings or well-being 
. The "Wicked: For Good" tour needs to take extra precautions from now on, for sure 
.
can u believe that guy Pyjama Man got so out of line at Ariana's premiere 
i feel so bad for Ari 
she was totally shaken and it's not okay that the security guards took their time to react 
cynthia erivo is a lifesaver tho 
for taking matters into her own hands 
and consoling Ari at the same time 
anyway, i think this incident highlights how some fans can get way too obsessed and need to respect boundaries 
what a weirdo! fans r right tho, wens behaviour was super disrespectful & hurtful especially since she already said no to hugs at the start of her tour 
im just glad no one else got hurt besides ar & cynthia 
and omg enhanced security @ the nyc event? better safe than sorry rn 
. The thing is, we need to be more mindful of our surroundings when attending events like this, especially for the artists performing. It's not just about security, it's also about respecting the people involved 
! I mean, I get it, some people can be a bit too obsessed but seriously 
. And to think he even shared the video online 
, I'm surprised no one reported him sooner! 
. On the bright side, Cynthia Erivo stepped up and saved the day 
she's already going through so much on tour and now this... a fan attacking her like that?! it's just not okay 
how could someone be so delusional and reckless with their actions? 
Wen, the "stage invader", needs some serious help, tbh 
hope she gets to enjoy the rest of her tour without any more incidents 
, poor Cynthia Erivo for having to step in like that too 
she's literally a celebrity, not some random person at the mall 
I don't get how he thought his little Instagram stunts would translate to real life 
it's so not cool, especially when you know the person you're hugging has boundaries in place. 
hope aria got the support she needed from Cynthia erivo 
security should've been on top of things too 
He's totally disrespecting Ariana and her fans by doing something so ridiculous. And to make matters worse, the security guards took ages to intervene, it was like they were just standing there watching the whole thing go down! 
Anyway, I'm glad Cynthia Erivo stepped in and looked out for Ariana, that was super cool of her. Enhanced security measures are a must at these events, no more tolerating this kind of behavior from fans! 
. I hope Ariana is doing okay after this shocking experience 
. And can you believe the guy had posted that video online? Like, seriously creeped out 
... like, what's the harm in showing up and being super enthusiastic? 
He's not even a hardcore fan, just some dude who likes Ariana Grande enough to dress up like her. And yeah, his behavior was weird, but I get that he was trying to connect with Grande in his own way 
and yet some psycho tries to hug her up close without permission? 
And what's with Johnson Wen going around thinking he's some kind of stage invader 
...I don't know what Johnson Wen was thinking. Anyway, glad no one got seriously hurt 
and now fans are talking about how they're gonna support Ariana properly at future events - no more unwanted hugs or jumping on shoulders for anyone! 
Enhanced security is a must, period. 