A surprising moment occurred at the Wicked Singapore premiere when Ariana Grande was suddenly rushed by a man who has publicly documented similar behavior at major events.
The individual, who identifies himself online as Johnson Wen and uses the nickname Pyjama Man, published footage of the incident to his own Instagram account shortly afterward.
@bellephai13 Someone freaking attacked Ariana on the yellow carpet!!!! 🤬😡 #wickedforgood #wicked #singapore #fyp #foryou
In the video he shared, Wen can be seen rushing toward Grande on the yellow carpet and trying to put his arm around her as she attempted to evade him. Grande’s Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo quickly shoves Wen before he was intercepted by security.
He captioned the post: “Dear Ariana Grande Thank You for letting me Jump on the Yellow Carpet with You ❤️”
Of course, as one can clearly tell from the video, Grande did not “let” Wen do anything here.
Grande continued walking while security and fans reacted to the sudden interruption.
A Documented Pattern Across Major Events
Screenshots of Wen’s Instagram profile show that this type of activity is not new for him.
The Instagram of Johnson Wen showing him rushing Katy Perry, The Weekend, Ariana Grande, and more – Instagram
His bio lists prior stunts including:
- “2023 World Cup Final Pitch Invader”
- “Troll Most Hated”
- His feed contains videos of similar disruptions involving:
- Katy Perry
- The Weeknd
- The Chainsmokers
- The 2024 Paris Olympics
- The FIFA World Cup Final
- Sporting fields and other large venues
Many of these clips appear to show him unexpectedly entering restricted areas during performances or competitions. The frequency of these incidents — which span multiple locations and types of events — has drawn new attention in light of the Ariana Grande premiere.
Public Reaction Online
Wen’s post about the Singapore premiere immediately received strong reactions from commenters. Many criticized the behavior as disrespectful or unsafe, and expressed concern for both fans and the performer. Replies ranged from frustration to disbelief that the incident happened during a major international event.
Reactions to the Ariana Grande Singapore incident – Instagram
A recurring theme among commenters was the idea that such disruptions can negatively affect the experience for other attendees, particularly those who waited long hours for a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Safety and Event Management Concerns
While Ariana Grande has not commented publicly on the incident, the moment has prompted renewed discussion about event security — especially at high-profile premieres, concerts, and international sporting events.
Johnson Wen rushing Ariana Grande at the Wicked Singapore premiere – TikTok, Belle Phai
Publicly posting videos of disruptions, as Wen has done across various platforms, raises additional questions about how venues identify and respond to repeat offenders. The Singapore premiere was a major global media moment for Wicked, and such interruptions highlight the challenges of maintaining safe and enjoyable environments for both performers and fans.
A Developing Situation
As of now, no official statements have been issued by the Wicked team, Grande, or local event organizers regarding the encounter. We will update this story if new information becomes available.
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If I saw her, I’d immediately sprint, full blast, the opposite direction. I’d knock down children, the invalid, elderly, if they couldn’t “make a hole”. I wouldn’t care. My flight mechanism would simply take over.
When I heard it was a troll stage invader, I automatically thought of her co-star.
“Ariana Grande Rushed by Troll ”
How would you tell the apart? Reminds me of a famous quote.
“The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.”
― George Orwell, Animal Farm