Actress and singer Cynthia Erivo transformed from co-star to protector during a startling incident at the Wicked: For Good Asia-Pacific premiere in Singapore on November 13, 2025. Erivo sprang into action when a social media personality rushed the yellow carpet and physically grabbed her younger co-star, Ariana Grande.
A Startling Security Breach
Videos shared across social media platforms captured the alarming moment when a man, identified as Johnson Wen and known online as Pyjama Man, hurdled a barricade and pushed past photographers. He ran directly towards the film's stars, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Michelle Yeoh, who were greeting fans. While Grande was momentarily distracted, Wen managed to wrap his arms around the pop star in an unsolicited embrace.
Erivo's reaction was immediate and forceful. The 38-year-old actress charged at the intruder, shoving him away from Grande. Simultaneously, veteran actress Michelle Yeoh pulled Grande to safety as event security personnel rushed to the scene. The man was subsequently arrested by local authorities.
The Aftermath and Online Reaction
In a bizarre twist, Johnson Wen took to his own Instagram account shortly after the incident, sharing video of his actions. His caption, Dear Ariana Grande Thank You for letting me Jump on the Yellow Carpet with You, was met with widespread condemnation from fans and the public. He further posted on his Instagram Stories, claiming it was a dream come true and confirming he was free after being arrested.
The online backlash was swift and severe. Fans were particularly critical given Grande's well-documented history of anxiety and PTSD following the traumatic 2017 Manchester Arena bombing that occurred after one of her concerts. One fan account directly called out Wen's actions, stating, After all the trauma Ari has been through, this is beyond disrespectful. Not just to her, but to the cast and to all the fans. The event raised serious questions about the lapse in security at a major international premiere.
A Pattern of Disruption
This was not an isolated event for Johnson Wen. The so-called Pyjama Man has developed a reputation for crashing high-profile red carpet events to gain online notoriety. His actions at the Wicked premiere have sparked a broader conversation about celebrity safety and the lengths some individuals will go to for social media clout. The press tour for the highly anticipated film continues with scheduled stops in São Paulo, Paris, and New York ahead of its theatrical release on November 21, 2025.
