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Cynthia Erivo Shields Ariana Grande from Intruder at 'Wicked For Good' Premiere
13 Nov
Summary
- Cynthia Erivo immediately stepped in to shield Ariana Grande from an intruder
- The intruder rushed onto the red carpet and grabbed Ariana's arm
- Fans reacted with shock and concern, praising Cynthia's quick thinking

Last month, on October 13, 2025, the highly anticipated 'Wicked For Good' premiere took place in Singapore. As the film's cast, including Ariana Grande, walked the red carpet, a shocking incident occurred. A fan managed to breach security and rushed towards Ariana, grabbing her arm. The singer, visibly startled, was immediately shielded by actor Cynthia Erivo, who swiftly stepped in to protect her.
Cynthia Erivo's quick thinking and decisive action were praised by many stunned fans. She checked on Ariana's well-being and ensured her safety, while other security personnel escorted the intruder away. Video footage of the incident quickly surfaced on social media, leaving viewers concerned and angered by the breach of security.
'Wicked For Good' is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2024 hit Broadway movie adaptation. The musical-fantasy film features a star-studded cast, including Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, and Bowen Yang, with Jon M. Chu returning as the director.




