A man who jumped over a barricade and grabbed actress Ariana Grande at a Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore has been charged in court

 Last night, at the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good in Singapore, what should have been a magical evening turned chaotic when a fan breached security and made physical contact with star Ariana Grande. Let's dive into the details of this startling event and its aftermath.The premiere was held at Universal Studios Singapore on November 13, 2025, drawing crowds eager to catch a glimpse of the cast, including Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. As the stars walked the green carpet (a nod to the Emerald City, perhaps?), a 26-year-old Australian man named Johnson Wen suddenly jumped over a barricade. Eyewitness accounts and viral video footage show him rushing toward Grande and grabbing her arm briefly before being tackled by security.

In a heartwarming moment amid the panic, Erivo was seen stepping in protectively, shielding her co-star. Grande appeared shaken but unharmed, and the event continued after a short delay. Social media exploded with reactions, from concern for celebrity safety to praise for Erivo's quick thinking.Wen, who has a history of similar stunts, describes himself as a "stage invader" on his social media profiles. Past posts hint at previous attempts to disrupt events, though this one crossed into physical territory. Singaporean authorities arrested him on-site, and by the morning of November 14, he was charged with being a public nuisance under local law. If convicted, he faces up to a SGD 2,000 fine (roughly USD 1,500) or three months in jail.

This isn't Wen's first brush with fame-seeking antics, but it raises questions about how such individuals slip through security nets at high-profile events.