Ariana Grande faced a fan intrusion at the Singapore premiere of ‘Wicked’, but co-star Cynthia Erivo acted quickly to protect her.
Cynthia Erivo Steps in to Help
The incident occurred on the yellow brick carpet as Grande was walking alongside her cast and crew. A man jumped the barrier and approached her, throwing his arm around her until Erivo intervened, pushing him away.
As security escorted the man away, Erivo and fellow actor Michelle Yeoh comforted Grande, who was visibly shaken by the encounter. Onlookers expressed concern, asking Grande if she was okay.
Details on the Disruptive Fan
The man, identified as Johnson Wen, described himself as a “troll” on social media. He posted a video of the incident, thanking Grande for the experience, and is known for similar disruptions at other events.
Wen has previously attempted to disrupt concerts, including those by Katy Perry and The Weeknd, and was involved in actions during the Paris Olympics.
Ariana Grande Misses Brazil Appearance
Before the release of ‘Wicked: For Good’ on November 21, Grande had to cancel her planned appearance in Brazil due to an aircraft safety issue.
Grande expressed her disappointment on Instagram, apologizing to Brazilian fans and encouraging them to support her co-stars instead.
