Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Ariana Grande's Attacker, 'Pyjama Man' Johnson Wen, Arrested After Stage Invasion
Imagine someone really, really likes celebrities.
This person, known as 'Pyjama Man', decided to get very close to famous people without asking!
First, he jumped onto a big cricket game to hug a player named Virat Kohli.
Then, he did something similar at an event for actress Ariana Grande, grabbing her.
This scared Ariana and her friends, so security caught him.
The police arrested him for being a nuisance and he had to pay a lot of money.
Pyjama Man likes to post pictures of himself meeting stars online, acting like it's no big deal, but it caused a stir and worry for the celebrities involved.
An individual known as 'Pyjama Man', identified as Johnson Wen, has been arrested after accosting Ariana Grande during 'Wicked' promotions.
Wen jumped a barricade and grabbed Grande by the neck and shoulders before being escorted away by security.
He was charged with creating a public nuisance, arrested, and later released on a fine exceeding $1500.
Wen has a history of similar intrusions, including approaching Virat Kohli during the 2023 Cricket World Cup final.
His social media showcases encounters with various celebrities and major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup.
- Who
- Johnson Wen, also known as 'Pyjama Man', an infamous fan and self-proclaimed '2023 World Cup Pitch Invader'.
- What
- Invaded a promotional event for 'Wicked', grabbed Ariana Grande by the neck and shoulders, and was subsequently arrested and fined. He had previously invaded the field during the 2023 Cricket World Cup final to approach Virat Kohli.
- When
- Yesterday (for the Ariana Grande incident); during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final (for the Virat Kohli incident).
- Where
- During 'Wicked' promotions (specific location not mentioned); Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- Wen appears to seek interaction with celebrities and major events, viewing these as opportunities to 'meet' and engage with famous individuals, which he then publicizes on social media.
Wen's Perspective
Event Organizers/Security's Perspective
Intent of Interaction
Wen's Perspective
Wen views these as interactions, expressing gratitude to the celebrities for 'letting' him meet them, and proudly displaying his encounters on social media.
Event Organizers/Security's Perspective
His actions are seen as uninvited physical contact and potentially harmful, leading to security interventions and arrest for public nuisance.
Nature of Encounters
Wen's Perspective
He frames his actions as engaging with celebrities and being a fan, highlighting his presence at major global events like the World Cup and FIFA.
Event Organizers/Security's Perspective
His behavior is characterized as invasive and disruptive, involving jumping barricades and physically approaching celebrities without consent, which is a security breach.
- Attacker's Alias
- 'Pyjama Man'
- Official Name
- Johnson Wen
- Incident Location (Grande)
- During 'Wicked' promotions
- Incident Location (Kohli)
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final)
- Charges (Grande Incident)
- Creating a public nuisance
- Outcome (Grande Incident)
- Arrested, later released and fined over $1500
- Other Noted Encounters
- Katy Perry, The Weeknd, The Chainsmokers, FIFA World Cup 2023