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Ariana Grande Speaks Out After Scary Red Carpet Incident as Singapore Charges Man for Public Nuisance
Grande remains gracious after being grabbed at the Wicked: For Good premiere, while Singapore swiftly prosecutes the man responsible.
The singer expresses love and gratitude for Singapore despite being accosted at the Wicked: For Good premiere, while authorities take swift legal action against the repeat event crasher.
Ariana Grande is sending heartfelt appreciation to Singapore just days after a frightening moment on the red carpet, where a man charged toward and grabbed her during the Wicked: For Good premiere at Universal Studios Singapore. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, Nov. 13, overshadowed the star-studded event but was quickly addressed by Singaporean authorities.
Grande, 32, who portrays Glinda in the highly anticipated film, was walking the yellow brick road carpet alongside co-stars Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, and Jeff Goldblum when a man in a white shirt and shorts suddenly sprinted at her. Video clips showed the man grabbing the singer before security intervened. Erivo reacted instantly, stepping protectively between Grande and the intruder as guards removed him from the scene. Grande appeared visibly shaken.
The man was later identified as 26-year-old Australian national Johnson Wen, known online as “Pyjama Man” for his history of crashing celebrity events. Wen was charged with being a public nuisance by a Singapore court on Friday, Nov. 14, appearing via video link. According to local reports, he is expected to plead guilty on Monday, Nov. 17.
Despite the incident, Grande took to Instagram to celebrate her time in Singapore, sharing a series of glamorous photos from the press tour. The carousel included her dazzling pink Balenciaga gown, her shimmering Thom Browne premiere dress, and a relaxed selfie with under-eye masks. She captioned the post, “thank you, Singapore ♡ we love you 🫧” — a gesture that underscored her gratitude for the warm welcome.
Wen, meanwhile, posted his own bizarre messages online, thanking Grande for “letting” him jump onto the carpet and later claiming he was “free after being arrested.” His past behavior includes jumping onstage with Katy Perry and interrupting The Weeknd’s concert, further cementing his reputation as a habitual disruptor.
Grande’s reaction to the unsettling moment carries deeper emotional weight given her history with PTSD following the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people during her concert. She has previously spoken about the long-term emotional impact, sharing in a 2018 Vogue interview how she continues to struggle with trauma and severe anxiety.
Still, in the face of fear, Grande’s message remains rooted in gratitude, resilience, and love for her fans and supporters. And as she continues promoting Wicked: For Good across the globe, her strength in navigating public life — even in unpredictable moments — shines through.
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