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'Stage Invader' Sentenced for Assaulting Ariana Grande at Premiere
17 Nov
Summary
- 26-year-old Johnson Wen sentenced for being a public nuisance
- Wen has a history of crashing live events, including Katy Perry and Weeknd concerts
- Wen grabbed Ariana Grande aggressively at Wicked premiere, before being removed
On November 17, 2025, Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old self-proclaimed "stage invader," was sentenced for his actions at the Wicked: For Good premiere on November 13, 2025. Wen pleaded guilty to one charge of being a public nuisance.
In the sentencing, Judge Christopher Goh cited Wen's past behavior, noting that he had yet to face any repercussions for his actions. "Perhaps you thought the same would occur here, but Mr. Wen, you are wrong," Goh said. "You should be mindful that there are always consequences for one's actions."
At the Wicked premiere, Wen was captured on video jumping the security barricades while Ariana Grande and her co-stars were walking the carpet. He appeared to aggressively grab Grande and pull her into an embrace. Cynthia Erivo was seen shoving Wen away from Grande and checking that she wasn't hurt.
Prosecutors labeled Wen a "serial intruder" and asked the judge to hand down a week-long jail sentence. Wen told the judge he would not repeat his actions, saying, "Yes, I am going to stop."
