What happened at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore?

An Australian fan jumped a barricade and approached Ariana Grande on the red carpet, leading to his arrest and deportation.

Who is Johnson Wen and why was he jailed?

Johnson Wen is an Australian man jailed for nine days in Singapore for being a public nuisance at the "Wicked" premiere.

Is Ariana Grande okay after the incident?

Yes, Ariana Grande was unharmed. Her co-star and security quickly intervened, and the premiere continued.

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Fan's Ariana Grande Fumble Leads to Deportation

23 Nov, 2025

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Summary

An Australian man was jailed for nine days in Singapore.
He was deported and banned from re-entering Singapore.
The man disrupted Ariana Grande's 'Wicked' premiere.

Fan's Ariana Grande Fumble Leads to Deportation

An Australian man named Johnson Wen has been deported from Singapore after serving a nine-day jail sentence for disrupting the Asian premiere of "Wicked: For Good." The incident occurred on November 13 when Wen jumped a barricade and approached Ariana Grande on the red carpet. Video footage shows him briefly putting his arm around the surprised singer.

Security guards quickly intervened and removed Wen, who was later arrested and charged with being a public nuisance. A district judge sentenced him to nine days in jail, describing his actions as "attention seeking" and indicative of a behavioral pattern. Wen was also officially barred from re-entering Singapore following his deportation.

The premiere itself proceeded without further incident, with cast members showing support for Grande. The event marked a significant moment for the "Wicked" sequel's launch, despite the brief disruption caused by Wen's actions.