November 14, 2025 | 03:38 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Cynthia Erivo’s protective instincts took over her entire being on Thursday night when Wicked co-star Ariana Grande was suddenly rushed by a man who jumped over the barricade at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore.
The startling encounter, captured in a flurry of fan videos now circulating widely online, has ignited conversation across social media and cast an unexpected spotlight on the cast’s real-life camaraderie.
As Ariana Grande made her way down the yellow brick road-inspired carpet, walking hand-in-hand with Erivo and fellow star Michelle Yeoh, the atmosphere shifted in an instant. While greeting fans to her right, the 32-year-old singer was blindsided from the left, a young man leapt over the barricade and forcibly wrapped an arm around her.
The abrupt intrusion sent a ripple of shock through the surrounding crowd, momentarily halting the flashes and cheers that engulfed the premiere just a moment before the encounter.
Cynthia Erivo's Swift Protection for Ariana Grande
Cynthia Erivo’s response to the jarring interruption was nothing short of instinctive. In a swift and decisive motion, Erivo moved immediately between Grande and the man, her posture firm and unflinching.
Security personnel stepped in seconds later, but not before Erivo and Yeoh encased the shaken pop star in a comforting embrace. The Oscar nominees were seen standing as a united front, guiding Ariana Grande forward.
Safely flanked by her castmates, Grande regained her footing as Erivo kept a securing arm around her, leading her along the yellow carpet.
The protective display came as no surprise to those familiar with the profound bond shared by the film’s leading witches. Both she and Grande have frequently spoken about the rare creative harmony that developed between them from the earliest days of filming.
During a Canva event in April, Erivo reflected on the intuitive connection they forged, one built not only on artistic trust but on an almost telepathic understanding. “There's a wonderful synergy when you're working with a person who gets it,” she said, explaining how Grande could meet her gaze and discern unspoken needs with effortless clarity, per People, as quoted by E! News.
The Intruder is a Serial Event Crasher
The man who rushed Ariana has since been identified as 25-year-old Australian Johnson Wen, an aspiring influencer who has built his online following by crashing concerts and high-profile events.
The disruption in Singapore was just the latest in a string of chaotic stunts pulled by the internet personality known as “Pyjama Man,” whose antics have repeatedly gone viral.
Ariana Grande is far from his first target with his trademark move known as rushing stages or red carpets and startling performers before security steps in.
His ambushes have extended to acts like The Chainsmokers, whom he startled mid-show, prompting immediate intervention from security. Each appearance follows the same pattern: he rushes toward unsuspecting celebrities, sparks brief panic or confusion, and is quickly dragged out to the jeers of stunned audiences.
In June, he abruptly leapt onto the stage during a Katy Perry performance, and by August, he had repeated the same stunt at The Weeknd’s show, only to be swiftly hauled away by guards as confused fans looked on.
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