Chaos on Singapore’s Yellow Carpet: Ariana Grande Charged by Barricade-Dodging Intruder

SINGAPURA, El Sky News – The global entertainment world and Southeast Asian fans were shocked by a tense incident at the premiere of “Wicked: For Good” at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) last night.

Pop superstar Ariana Grande, who looked stunning on the yellow carpet (a colour chosen to match the film’s theme), was suddenly confronted by an individual who broke through the barricade in an alarming breach of security.

A Scare in the Middle of the Crowd

The incident occurred as Ariana Grande walked alongside her co-stars, including her main cast partner Cynthia Erivo and veteran actress Michelle Yeoh. In an instant, a man was seen leaping over the security barrier and lunging toward Grande.

Based on videos circulating widely on social media, the man managed to grab or hug the “Thank U, Next” singer while jumping excitedly, causing panic and chaos among those present.

“Ariana looked shocked and froze. Thank goodness Erivo reacted quickly,” reported a fan who witnessed the incident.

Cynthia Erivo Becomes the Unexpected ‘Hero’

Cynthia Erivo’s swift response earned widespread praise. Visibly startled, Erivo immediately pushed the man away from Grande. Security personnel quickly intervened, restraining the individual and escorting him away from the event area.

The incident has reignited concerns about celebrity safety at public events—particularly for Ariana Grande, who is known to have PTSD following the Manchester Arena bombing during her 2017 concert.

Identity of the Intruder Revealed

The man responsible for the disruption was identified as Johnson Wen, a social media content creator known as “Pyjama Man.” Wen is reportedly notorious for crashing celebrity events.

Adding to the outrage, Wen allegedly uploaded footage of the incident to his personal account, appearing proud of his actions and captioning the video with a message thanking Grande for “letting him” jump onto the yellow carpet.

Netizens and Ariana Grande’s loyal fanbase reacted strongly, condemning Wen’s behaviour as disrespectful and insensitive—especially given the singer’s past trauma.

Aftermath

Once the situation was brought under control, Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh were seen comforting Grande, ensuring she was okay before she resumed greeting fans.

Grande, who plays Glinda in “Wicked: For Good,” is understood to have continued with her promotional duties in Singapore despite the emotionally unsettling encounter.