Fan attacks Ariana Grande at 'Wicked' movie premiere
The shocking incident was caught on video and has made waves on social media.
The cast and crew of ‘Wicked: For Good’ are currently travelling around the world for multiple movie premiere events.
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After experiencing travel issues, superstar Ariana Grande, who plays the role of Glinda, was devastated that she could not attend the Brazilian premiere.
However, she has been able to join the rest of the ‘Wicked’ stars for the next event in Singapore.
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Unfortunately for her, this premiere would also be somewhat ruined.
While walking the Yellow Brick Road (i.e., the yellow carpet), a fan managed to bypass security and charged at Grande.
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The man managed to reach Grande and put his arms around her, but luckily for her, co-star and best friend Cynthia Erivo was ready to step in.
In the videos circulating on social media, Erivo can be seen shoving in between them and pushing the man away from Grande.
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Security promptly removed the intruder as Erivo checks in on her cast-mate to make sure she’s okay.
You can watch a video of the incident below:
The man has since been identified as Johnson Wen, and according to the BBC has been “charged with being a public nuisance”.
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Wen posted a video of his “stunt” on his personal social media, as well as updating followers after his arrest.
The 26-year-old Australian is a self-proclaimed “Troll Most Hated”, and this is not the first time he has invaded an event or concert.
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He also made headlines when he jumped on stage at Katy Perry’s Sydney concert in June 2025.
Local reports say that Wen will not have representation and intends to plead guilty.
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If found guilty, he could face a fine of up to £1170 (R26,396.80).
The incident has sparked major outrage in the country, with many people calling for him to be deported.
People are also calling on social media platforms to ban Wen’s videos as his viral videos continue to encourage his behaviour.
Grande has not yet made any comments.
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