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Cynthia Erivo Shields Ariana Grande from Aggressive Fan at Wicked Premiere
13 Nov
Summary
- Ariana Grande attacked by self-proclaimed "stage invader" at Wicked premiere
- Cynthia Erivo quickly intervened, pushing the man away from Grande
- Attacker, known as "Pyjama Man", frequently disrupts events to interact with artists
On November 13, 2025, Ariana Grande was the target of a fan attack during the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore. As Grande walked the red carpet, a man identified as Johnson Wen, also known as "Pyjama Man", aggressively grabbed and pulled her into an embrace. However, Cynthia Erivo, Grande's co-star, reacted quickly, shoving the man away and checking that Grande was unharmed.
Wen, a self-proclaimed "stage invader" who lives in Australia, is known for frequently attending live music and sporting events, where he storms the stage for unauthorized interactions with performing artists. He has managed to evade security at tours featuring artists such as Katy Perry, The Weeknd, and The Chainsmokers. This incident with Grande appears to be fueled by a deeper level of delusion and fanaticism, as Wen shared a video on Instagram claiming that Grande had "let" him "jump on the Yellow Carpet" with her.
Following the incident, Grande drew necessary boundaries with fans, emphasizing that she and her team had done everything they could to ensure the premiere tour's success. The Wicked stars made a quick exit, going straight to their waiting car as fans watched and cheered. The premiere tour is expected to continue with additional security measures in place.
