Shocking Video Shows Cynthia Erivo Leap to Protect Co-Star Ariana Grande as Crazed Fan Rushes Toward Her at Wicked' Premiere
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Shocking Video Shows Cynthia Erivo Leap to Protect Co-Star Ariana Grande as Crazed Fan Rushes Toward Her at Wicked' Premiere
"A shocking viral video shows the moment Ariana Grande was rushed by a man who vaulted a barricade at the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good on Thursday as co-star Cynthia Erivo fought to pull him away. In the clip, the man is seen forcing his way past photographers and lunging at Grande as the cast walked a yellow carpet at Universal Studios Singapore."
"Erivo can be seen pulling the stunned actress away as security rushed in. After the brief chaos, the premiere continued as planned, with co-stars including Michelle Yeoh and Erivo seen comforting Grande. The man, later identified in court as 26-year-old Johnson Wen, was arrested and charged with being a public nuisance. Wen later posted on Instagram that he was free after being arrested."
A 26-year-old man vaulted a barricade and rushed at Ariana Grande during the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good. Cynthia Erivo grabbed the man and security intervened, and the premiere continued with co-stars comforting Grande. The man, identified in court as Johnson Wen, was arrested and charged with being a public nuisance; he later posted on Instagram claiming he was free. Wen’s social media shows prior disruptions at celebrity events and describes him as a “Troll Most Hated.” If convicted he faces a $1,540 fine. Fans criticised the incident for retraumatising Grande and faulted event security; Grande has not commented.
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