Ariana Grande Ambushed by Serial Intruder at "Wicked: For Good" Premiere in Singapore
Australian influencer Johnson Wen, known as "Pyjama Man," grabbed the pop star-actress and was fended off by Cynthia Erivo and security.
by Em Enriquez
Published on Nov 14, 2025
A supposedly magical night in Singapore was tainted after Wicked: For Good star Ariana Grande was accosted on the yellow carpet. As documented by fans who attended the film's premiere, Australian influencer Johnson Wen, a.k.a. Pyjama Man, was seen charging towards the actress, who was visibly left in shock after the intruder was apprehended.
Ariana Grande Ambushed at "Wicked: For Good" Singapore Premiere
Hand-in-hand with her co-stars Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, and Jeff Goldblum, Ariana greeted legions of fans as they walked down the yellow carpet. Things took a drastic turn after Johnson jumped over a barricade and ran towards the pop star, placing his arm around her shoulders, before he was fended off by security personnel. "Get off of her! Get off of her! Don't touch her!" Cynthia was heard exclaiming as she pushed Johnson away.
Prior to the incident, Johnson had posted a series of Instagram stories where he was seen roaming Universal Studios and posing with photos promoting the premiere later that evening. Soon after, he revealed that he was "free" after being momentarily arrested. Upon posting footage of his intrusion, several fans called him out for his indecent behavior. Filipino singer Darren Espanto, who was among the celebrity guests at the premiere, commented, "You're the reason why we get less appearances in Asia."
Despite the initial shock of being accosted, Ariana took to Instagram to express gratitude for her brief time in Southeast Asia. "Thank you Singapore. We love you," she captioned a carousel of photos taken during the premiere event. The actress or her management have yet to come out any official statements regarding the incident with Johnson.
Who is Johnson Wen a.k.a. "Pyjama Man"?
A 25-year-old from Australia, Johnson has made a reputation for himself as a serial intruder, dubbing himself as a "Troll Most Hated." On his account, he documents his streaking attempts, which have victimized the likes of Katy Perry, The Weeknd, and The Chainsmokers. Some of his most infamous attempts were at the 100-meter finals at the 2024 Olympics and at the 2023 Cricket World Cup. He's set up a GoFundMe on his Instagram account in order to pay for unspecified bills.
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