Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Fan Sentenced for Grabbing Ariana Grande at 'Wicked' Premiere
During the premiere of 'Wicked: For Good' in Singapore, a fan named Johnson Wen jumped over a fence and grabbed singer Ariana Grande.
Her co-star, Cynthia Erivo, quickly stepped in to protect Grande, and security removed the fan.
Wen was arrested and later sentenced to nine days in prison for causing a public disturbance.
This fan has a history of trying to get attention by rushing at celebrities at events.
He even posted a video of the incident online, which many people criticized for showing a lack of regret.
Grande was reportedly shaken by the event.
Erivo later spoke about the incident, suggesting that she and Grande have a strong bond from going through difficult times together.
Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old Australian fan, was sentenced to nine days in prison for grabbing singer Ariana Grande at the 'Wicked: For Good' premiere in Singapore.
Wen jumped over a barricade and forcefully hugged Grande on the yellow carpet, shocking attendees.
Cynthia Erivo, Grande's co-star, immediately intervened to shield Grande, and security quickly subdued Wen.
Wen, who has a history of similar incidents and is known online as 'Pyjama Man', pleaded guilty to being a public nuisance.
The incident has raised concerns about celebrity safety, with Wen facing criticism for posting a video of the encounter online without apparent remorse.
- Who
- Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old Australian national, Ariana Grande, and Cynthia Erivo
- What
- Johnson Wen jumped a barricade and grabbed Ariana Grande at the 'Wicked: For Good' premiere in Singapore. Cynthia Erivo and security intervened, and Wen was later jailed for being a public nuisance.
- When
- November 13
- Where
- Singapore, during the 'Wicked: For Good' premiere on the yellow carpet
- Why
- Wen was found guilty of being a public nuisance and had a documented history of confronting celebrities at public events, seeking viral notoriety.
Supporters of Stricter Celebrity Security
Advocates for Fan Freedom
Celebrity Safety vs. Fan Access
Supporters of Stricter Celebrity Security
In light of this incident, some argue for stricter security measures to protect celebrities from overzealous fans.
Advocates for Fan Freedom
Others contend that limiting fan access to celebrities infringes upon fans' rights to express their admiration.
- Event
- Fan accosted Ariana Grande at Wicked: For Good premiere
- Date of Incident
- November 13
- Location
- Singapore
- Fan Identified As
- Johnson Wen, 26
- Fan Nationality
- Australian
- Fan Alias
- Pyjama Man
- Sentence
- Nine days in prison
- Film
- Wicked: For Good
Sources
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Ariana Grande Wicked Singapore premiere: Singer's attacker sentenced to jail, pleads guilty
Ariana Grande's Attacker Sentenced To Jail, Accused Of 'Public Nuisance'
Ariana Grande’s grabber sent to jail following shocking attack at ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere in Singapore
