A man who ambushed Ariana Grande during the premiere of *Wicked: For Good* in Singapore has been sentenced to nine days in jail. Johnson Wen, 26, pleaded guilty to being a public nuisance after he jumped over a barricade and rushed towards the singer on the yellow carpet. The incident occurred as Grande, along with co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh, was greeting fans. Wen tackled Grande in a manner described as a mix between a hug and a headlock. Erivo quickly intervened, pushing Wen away and shielding Grande until security arrived. Wen had arrived in Singapore on November 11 on a social visit pass to attend the premiere. The court heard that he had previously engaged in similar behaviour, including jumping on stage at a Katy Perry concert in Sydney earlier this year. Following the incident, Wen took to social media, posting videos of the encounter on TikTok and Instagram, where he referred to himself as 'Pyjama Man'. His posts received significant backlash, with many condemning his actions. Witnesses reported that Grande appeared startled but regained her composure, continuing down the carpet with Erivo providing support. Videos shared online captured the chaotic moment, with fans praising Erivo's quick response. Despite the disruption, the premiere continued as planned, and the cast proceeded with their promotional activities for the film. Grande has expressed her deep connection to her character, Glinda, stating, "I will never be ready to say goodbye to Glinda. She has been so important to me." The *Wicked* film, which has generated considerable excitement, is set to be released in UK cinemas on Friday. Grande's portrayal of Glinda has been a significant part of her career, and she has spoken about the personal growth she has experienced through the role. The incident has raised concerns about fan behaviour at public events, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures to protect celebrities during appearances.
Ariana Grande's Yellow Carpet Ambush Ends in Jail Time
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