🔗 Share this article Supporters Call for Detainment of Individual Who Grabbed Ariana Grande Ariana Grande attended an event in Singapore for the international launch of Wicked: For Good Devoted supporters of Ariana Grande are demanding that a person who jumped a barrier and seized the celebrity during the recent Wicked: For Good premiere be taken into custody or deported from Singapore. A viral video reveals the person identified as Johnson Wen pushing past media personnel and charging at Grande while the performers proceeded down a yellow carpet accompanied by supporters. Co-star Cynthia Erivo promptly wrested the shocked star away from Mr Wen, who was observed being escorted out of the premiere by event staff. Mr Wen stated on Instagram Thursday evening that he was "let go after being detained", though legal records revealed that he was set to be present on the next day. It is unknown if he was faced legal action. Pattern of Incidents This is not an isolated incident for Mr Wen, who calls himself a "Troll Most Hated", has crashed a celebrity gathering. His Instagram account contains recordings of him interrupting other high-profile occasions, including jumping on stage at the pop singer's Sydney performance in recently and in a comparable manner during The Chainsmokers event in the area last December. "There needs to be action taken against him as this is clearly a legal violation," commented an Instagram follower, in a message to a video Mr Wen shared of his behavior. "You've done this repeatedly... how are you not behind bars?" one Instagram user wrote. Fans Express Concern Over the Star's Well-being Many fans criticized Mr Wen for "re-traumatising" Grande, who had discussed dealing with PTSD after a terrorist explosion at the end of her spring 2017 performance in Manchester, claiming the lives of 22 people and injuring many. "The star has endured numerous terrifying experiences... including the Manchester tragedy, and you believed breaching security was amusing?" said another message on Instagram. Several fans also criticised guards at the premiere for not being adequately prepared; while different individuals demanded online networks to block Mr Wen's content. Aftermath and Event Details In footage spreading on the internet, Grande seemed surprised when she was grabbed by the individual. Her cast members Michelle Yeoh and Erivo can be spotted reassuring her while Mr Wen was escorted away by security. Grande has not issued a statement on the event, and the premiere activities carried on uninterrupted. Many of Singapore supporters had queued up to see the actors of Wicked Many of fans had gathered in a crowd of emerald and rose at the Wicked: For Good international debut in a Singapore shopping center, including several who had waited for as long as eight hours before it began. The movie, to be premiered on 21 November, is the second of a two-part adaptation of the acclaimed stage production Wicked, which focuses on the unlikely relationship between two distinct characters. The production itself is a derivative of the classic story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Grande, who portrays the character Glinda Glinda, was dressed in a champagne pink sequin dress at the event while Erivo, who portrays the Elphaba, wore a sleek black dress decorated with roses. They were joined by fellow actor Jeff Goldblum. The previous installment, Wicked, was the highest-grossing film of 2024 in the UK, and received 10 Oscar nominations, securing several for outstanding attire and set decoration.