Fan Disrupts Ariana Grande's Premiere in Singapore: Charged!

Sun Dec 21 2025 15:53:10 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A man charged with public nuisance after jumping the barricade to grab Ariana Grande during the premiere of \"Wicked: For Good\" in Singapore. Fans express outrage over the incident.

During the Asia-Pacific premiere of \"Wicked: For Good,\" an Australian man, Johnson Wen, disrupted the event by jumping a barricade and grabbing Ariana Grande, leading to his charge with public nuisance. The incident sparked widespread outrage, particularly among fans who were concerned for Grande's safety. Wen, who has a history of similar disruptions, intends to plead guilty and faces possible fines. Social media reactions highlight concerns over celebrity safety and security measures at public events.

A man who jumped over a barricade and grabbed actress Ariana Grande at a Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore has been charged with being a public nuisance.

A viral video shows Johnson Wen, an Australian, pushing past photographers and charging at Grande as the cast walked down a yellow carpet surrounded by fans. Co-star Cynthia Erivo intervened to help the stunned actress. Wen later posted on Instagram that he was 'free after being arrested,' but was charged by a Singapore court.

This isn't Wen's first incident; he has a history of disrupting celebrity events. Fans expressed outrage on social media, some calling for his arrest and deportation. Grande, who has experienced trauma from past events, has yet to comment on this situation, while the event continued without further incident.

Local reports indicate Wen plans to plead guilty, facing a potential fine of up to S$2000 (roughly $1540). Fans had been queuing at the premiere for hours to see Grande, who plays Glinda in the highly anticipated film.