Ariana Grande was grabbed by a fan during the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore, prompting swift charges against the 26-year-old Australian man involved. Identified as Johnson Wen, he was seen in a viral video sprinting past a barricade before clinging onto the pop star on the yellow-brick-themed carpet. Grande, who appeared visibly shaken, was quickly pulled away by her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo as security intervened. According to reports, Wen was arrested on site and later charged with being a public nuisance, an offence in Singapore that carries fines of up to S$2,000.
The incident has triggered widespread online backlash, with Ariana Grande fans expressing concern for the singer's safety — particularly given her history with traumatic events, including the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. Critics also questioned the security arrangements at the premiere after Wen posted his own footage on Instagram, thanking Grande for 'letting' him jump onto the carpet. Many highlighted that this was not Wen's first such stunt; he previously rushed the stage at concerts for Katy Perry, The Chainsmokers and others. Local media reported that Wen intends to plead guilty and is currently unrepresented in court.
