Ariana Grande experienced a frightening moment at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore on November 13, when a man suddenly rushed toward her and grabbed her on the yellow carpet. Multiple videos of the incident have gone viral, sparking outrage and serious questions about event security.
The Man Identified as ‘Pyjama Man,’ a Repeat Offender
Online users quickly identified the individual as Johnson Wen, widely known as “Pyjama Man,” a 25-year-old Australian influencer notorious for crashing high-profile events. Wen himself later posted a video of his confrontation with Grande, captioning it, “Dear Ariana Grande Thank You for letting me Jump on the Yellow Carpet with You,” along with a heart emoji.
In the viral clips from the premiere, Grande — who plays Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film — was walking alongside co-stars Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, and Jeff Goldblum when Wen ran toward her. Wearing a white shirt, shorts, and sporting long black hair with blue streaks, he wrapped an arm around Grande and attempted to pull her close as she visibly tried to move away.
A History of Crashing Celebrity Events
Wen’s appearance at the Singapore premiere is not his first stunt.
His previous incidents include:
- Jumping on stage during a Katy Perry performance in June
- Crashing The Weeknd’s show in August before security removed him
- Wearing bright pajamas or flashy outfits to draw attention during these intrusions
His behaviour has become a point of concern for fans and security teams, many of whom believe his actions have escalated from prank-like moments to potentially dangerous encounters.
Cynthia Erivo Steps In to Protect Ariana
While many questioned why security allowed the man to get so close to Grande, co-star Cynthia Erivo is receiving widespread praise for her immediate response. In the videos, Erivo can be seen quickly stepping between Grande and Wen, putting herself in harm’s way to shield her co-star.
Erivo appears to shout at Wen before security rushed in and pulled him away. Grande was reportedly shaken by the incident, with Erivo and Michelle Yeoh comforting her afterward.
Fans Demand Better Security Measures
The incident has reignited debates about celebrity safety at public events, especially in the age of influencers chasing viral moments. Social media reactions ranged from anger to disbelief, with many asking how Wen managed to breach security yet again.
While Wen framed the moment as harmless fun, the internet overwhelmingly disagreed. Many pointed out that charging at a celebrity is dangerous and disrespectful, regardless of intention.
