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Ariana Grande attacked at ‘Wicked: Part Two’ premiere by intrusive fan

A terrifying moment unfolded as a fan lunged at Ariana Grande—until Cynthia Erivo stepped in. Why did security fail to stop him sooner?

In this picture, we see the women are standing on the stage. They are holding the rose flowers in...
In this picture, we see the women are standing on the stage. They are holding the rose flowers in their hands. They might be performing on the stage. Behind them, we see the projector screen. On the right side, it is black in color. At the top, we see the lights and the roof of the building. This picture might be clicked in the dark. This picture might be clicked in the concert hall.

She was attacked at the 'Wicked' premiere - Ariana Grande attacked at ‘Wicked: Part Two’ premiere by intrusive fan

Ariana Grande's world premiere of 'Wicked: Part Two' in Singapore was marred by a distressing incident. An overzealous fan, later identified as Johnson Wen, assaulted the singer. Actress Cynthia Erivo swiftly intervened, protecting Grande from further harm.

Wen, known online as 'Pyjama Man', has a history of crashing celebrity events. Security personnel eventually removed him from the scene. Grande was visibly shaken after the incident, a distressing reminder of her past trauma at a concert event.

Erivo's quick action was praised by fans. However, some critics felt the security team should have acted faster to prevent the assault.

The assailant, Johnson Wen, is known for his history of intruding on celebrity events. Ariana Grande, who has previously experienced trauma at a concert, was visibly shaken. The incident is a reminder of the importance of robust security measures at public events.

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