Man Causes Chaos at Wicked: For Good Premiere in Singapore by Grabbing Ariana Grande: Fans Outraged and Calling for Action
A man caused a commotion at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore by jumping the barricade and grabbing Ariana Grande. The incident was captured in a viral video where the man, identified as Johnson Wen, rushed towards Grande before being stopped by co-star Cynthia Erivo. Wen was later escorted out by security officers and claimed to have been arrested. Fans are calling for his arrest or deportation due to his history of disrupting events, including other celebrity concerts.
The incident has sparked outrage among Grande's fans, who expressed concern for the singer's well-being, especially considering her past traumatic experiences. Some fans criticized the security at the event for not being vigilant enough, while others called for social media platforms to ban Wen's videos. The authorities in Singapore have been contacted for a response to the incident.
The Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore attracted hundreds of fans who eagerly awaited the release of the movie on 21 November. The film is a two-part adaptation of the popular Broadway musical Wicked, which tells the story of the friendship between two witches. Grande, who plays the good witch Glinda, and Erivo, who plays the wicked witch, were joined by co-stars Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum at the premiere.
The first movie, Wicked, was a huge success in the UK in 2024, receiving multiple Oscar nominations and winning in the categories of best costume and production design. The premiere event in Singapore was a colorful affair, with fans dressed in green and pink to celebrate the occasion. Grande looked stunning in a champagne pink sequin dress, while Erivo wore a black tube gown embroidered with roses.