Australian Man Deported After Grabbing Ariana Grande at Singapore Premiere

An Australian man who stormed the red carpet and grabbed Ariana Grande during the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good has been deported and permanently banned from the country, officials confirmed this week.

Johnson Wen, 26, served a nine-day jail sentence for causing a public nuisance after his chaotic stunt on November 13 went viral worldwide.

Video footage showed Wen pushing past photographers and lunging at the singer, wrapping an arm around her while shouting and jumping excitedly.

Security quickly intervened as Grande’s co-star, Cynthia Erivo, stepped in to protect her.

Wen attempted a second intrusion minutes later before being pinned down and removed entirely by security.

During sentencing, District Judge Christopher Goh described Wen as “attention seeking” and said his actions showed blatant disregard for the safety of those around him.

Prosecutors noted Wen had a history of similar stunts at celebrity events, calling him a “serial intruder” who thrived on online attention.

Wen told the court he only wanted a moment with his “idol” and did not intend harm, but admitted he understood the disruption he caused.

After serving his sentence, Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority escorted Wen back to Australia and issued a ban preventing him from ever returning.

Authorities emphasized that while no one was physically harmed, the incident could have escalated.

Grande has not commented publicly, but fans expressed relief that she was unharmed and praised Erivo’s quick reaction.

Event organizers announced they will review security measures for future premieres and celebrity appearances.

The Singapore premiere was intended to celebrate Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated continuation of the franchise.

Grande and Erivo had been engaging with fans and posing for photos moments before Wen’s stunt turned headlines away from the celebration.

While the event continued, Wen’s actions became the focal point, resulting in legal consequences and a lifetime ban from Singapore.