Ariana Grande experienced an unsettling moment during the premiere of “Wicked: For Good” in Singapore on Thursday. While engaging with fans on the yellow carpet, an attendee jumped over a barrier and rushed towards Grande, wrapping an arm around her in a move that left the pop star visibly shocked.
Grande was joined on the carpet by her co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh, who swiftly intervened to help Grande, separating her from the fan as security personnel arrived to handle the situation. The incident was captured on video, showing the chaotic moment unfold among the crowd.
Social media has been abuzz, with many users identifying the individual involved as the owner of the Instagram account @PyjamaMann. This account shared a video of the encounter, captioning it with a direct thanks to Grande for allowing him to “Jump on the Yellow Carpet” with her, which raised concerns regarding how such an interaction was perceived.
As of now, the police have yet to issue a statement regarding the incident. This premiere marked a significant event as “Wicked: For Good,” directed by Jon M. Chu, serves as the epic conclusion to the two-part film series. The movie is set to hit theaters on November 21 and promises to include two new original songs, “The Girl in the Bubble,” performed by Grande, and “No Place Like Home,” sung by Erivo.
With the excitement surrounding the film’s release, fans and industry professionals alike are hopeful that this premiere event will not be overshadowed by the unfortunate incident, highlighting the passion and enthusiasm surrounding the highly anticipated project.