Ariana Grande Red Carpet Scare: Man Deported After Wicked: For Good Premiere Incident in Singapore

Australian Influencer Who Grabbed Grande Sentenced, Deported, and Permanently Banned as Co-Stars Rally in Support

The Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good in Singapore took a dramatic and disturbing turn on November 13, 2025, when Australian social media personality Johnson Wen—widely known online as “Pyjama Man”—charged past security barricades and grabbed Ariana Grande on the red carpet. Wen, 26, was immediately subdued by security after cast member Cynthia Erivo jumped in to protect her co-star. The shocking moment, captured from multiple angles, went viral within minutes.

Wen was swiftly arrested and later found guilty in a Singaporean court for causing a public nuisance. He was sentenced to nine days in prison and, upon completion of his sentence, deported to Australia. Authorities confirmed he is now permanently barred from re-entering Singapore. In court, Wen reportedly apologized and claimed he would “not do it again,” but the severity of his actions left fans and the entertainment community deeply unsettled.

Footage showed Grande walking hand in hand with Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum when Wen suddenly lunged toward her. Security intervened just in time to prevent a second attempt. The incident triggered immediate concern among fans, particularly given Grande’s history—many noted the potential emotional impact on the singer, who has previously spoken about anxiety and PTSD following the tragic 2017 Manchester Arena attack.

Cynthia Erivo later addressed the incident on NBC’s Today, telling host Savannah Guthrie, “I wasn’t really thinking. I just wanted to make sure my friend was safe… You never know with those things.” Her quick, instinctive reaction earned praise across social media.

Erivo’s protective stance resurfaced days later during a Q&A at a special SAG screening of Wicked: For Good, attended by Grande and their co-stars. Reflecting on the cast’s shared experiences, Erivo said, “We have come through some stuff… even this last week.” Grande, visibly emotional, was moved by Erivo’s words about the bond they built during filming.

While Ariana Grande has not publicly commented on the incident, her fan base swiftly condemned Wen’s actions, expressing deep concern for her emotional well-being and applauding the cast members who stood by her side.

The ordeal underscored the heightened security concerns facing public figures and the unwavering solidarity within the Wicked cast—a testament to the powerful, protective sisterhood formed both on-screen and off.