Stage Invader: The Man Who Keeps Crashing Celebrity Events

The Latest Incident

Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old man from Australia, has once again made headlines. This time, he jumped over a barricade to grab Ariana Grande at the "Wicked: For Good" premiere in Singapore. He has been charged with causing a public nuisance.

A History of Stage Invasions

Wen has a notorious history of crashing major events. He has rushed stages during concerts by Katy Perry, the Weeknd, and the Chainsmokers. He even ran onto the track during the men's 100-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. On his Instagram, he calls himself a "stage invader" and a "troll most hated."

The Incident in Detail

In a video of the incident, Wen is seen pushing past photographers to reach Grande. Grande's co-star, Cynthia Erivo, quickly pulled her away. Security intervened right after. The event was part of the promotional tour for "Wicked: For Good," which opens on November 21.

Wen posted the footage of his stunt on Instagram with a caption thanking Grande. His Instagram feed is full of videos of him crashing other events. People online have been reacting strongly, with many asking why he isn't in jail already. Others want him deported.

Fan Backlash and Grande's Silence

Grande has not commented on the incident. She has spoken about having post-traumatic stress from the 2017 bomb attack at her concert in Manchester. Fans are upset, saying it's disrespectful to her and everyone else involved.

Wen described himself as a "mega fan" of Grande in a message to NBC News. However, one of Grande's co-stars, Marissa Bode, disagreed. She doesn't think Wen is a real fan. This incident raises questions about fan behavior and the line between admiration and invasion of privacy.