The Asian premiere of Wicked: For Good ended in a moment of tension when Ariana Grande was a victim of a unexpected aggression during the yellow carpet
The episode, captured by multiple cameras and cell phones, occurred in Singapore on Thursday, November 13, and quickly became a global trend.
As she walked down the carpet with her castmates Michelle Yeoh y Cynthia Erivoa man broke into the event and managed to break through the security fences.
In a matter of seconds, he pounced on Grande and he hugged her abruptly without consent, but Erivo reacted immediately: he stood between them and pushed the aggressor backwards until security personnel intervened.
The man was quickly subdued and removed from the scene, but the scene set the tone of the day and gave rise to a broader debate, not only about security at international premieres, but also about the limits of fanaticism.
Ariana Grande was attacked by a fan in Singapore
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo: a trustworthy duo
Ariana Grandeone of the most recognized artists in pop, has spoken openly about her anxiety and the importance of feeling safe in public settings. Cynthia Erivofor her part, is a multi-award-winning actress and a reference for her strength and commitment.
The chemistry between Grande and Erivo was one of the axes of the promotion of Wicked: For Good. Photo: IG @arianagrandeThe chemistry between both performers has been a constant since filming. His immediate intervention was not only an instinctive reaction, but a sign of the bond that also unites them off camera.
After the scare, both briefly left the yellow carpet and returned minutes later, holding hands, to complete the presentation before the media.
United on and off camera: the actresses share tattoos and a passion for musical theater. Photo: IG @arianagrande
The “fan” who was looking for cameras
Hours after the episode, it was confirmed that the attacker was not a genuine follower, but rather a content creator who calls himself Pajama Man and is dedicated to breaking into public events to gain visibility on social networks.
Wen had already made appearances at concerts The Weeknd y Katy Perryand uses these episodes as part of his “personal brand.” In your account Instagramthe man published the video of the jump with a provocative message: “Thank you, Ariana, for letting me be on your yellow carpet.”.
The gesture sparked outrage and opened a new debate about the trivialization of fanaticism and the limits of viral content. Grande’s true followers spoke out in defense of the artist and denounced that what she did is not an achievement, but rather a crime.
Pajama Man celebrated his emergence on social networks and claimed to have been released after the arrest. Photo: IG @pyjamamann
The premiere that ended in scandal
Wicked: For Good It is the second part of the successful musical Wickedinspired by the novel by Gregory Maguire and set in the universe of The Wizard of Oz.
Grande and Erivo lead the long-awaited sequel to the musical. Photo: IG @arianagrandeGrande plays the Glindathe good witch, while Erivo plays Elphabathe green witch.
After the success of the first installment in 2024, this sequel is one of the most anticipated productions of the year and will be officially released in theaters on November 21.
