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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Carsen Holaday

Cynthia Erivo praised for ‘bodyguard’ reaction after fan grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked 2 premiere

Cynthia Erivo is being applauded for her instinct to defend Ariana Grande from a man charging at her at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore.

Viral video of the Thursday incident showed Erivo, 38, rushing to defend her co-star when a fan jumped over the barricade onto the carpet and grabbed the singer. Erivo immediately jumped in between Grande, 32, and the man to push him away before security intervened. Erivo and co-star Michelle Yeoh then comforted Grande, who was visibly shaken up by the incident.

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