“Pyjama Mann” Jailed for Crashing ‘Wicked: For Good’ Premiere and Grabbing Ariana Grande

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Okay, so this is wild. The guy who rushed the stage at Ariana Grande‘s Singapore premiere – causing a real scare when he grabbed her – just got jail time. Apparently, this isn’t the first time he’s pulled something like this; he also jumped on stage at a Katy Perry concert before. It seems he was just really desperate for attention, and the courts weren’t having it.

Johnson Wen, known online as Pyjama Mann, has a history of causing disruptions while trying to gain attention on social media. Even before his latest stunt, his actions sparked debate. Now, he’s facing the consequences, but received a relatively light sentence of nine days in jail after being found guilty of causing a public nuisance by District Judge Christopher Goh.

After jumping over a barrier and rushing the red carpet at the premiere of Wicked: For Good, Wen was held in custody. He ran towards Ariana Grande, briefly put his arm around her, and was tackled by security, including Cynthia Erivo, who helped restrain him. Given recent threats against celebrities, Wen’s actions were more than just a harmless prank, highlighting a troubling trend where seeking internet fame seems to take priority over respecting boundaries and safety.

‘Wicked: For Good’s Premiere Crasher Faces the Consequences of His Actions

Wen appeared in court via video link, as Channel News Asia reported. He could have faced up to three months in jail or a S$2,000 fine for causing a disturbance. Throughout the hearing, he reportedly kept a slight smile, which the judge suggested indicated a lack of remorse for his actions and their impact on others.

Following an initial disruption, Wen continued to try and bypass security at the event, even while being escorted out, and had to be restrained. After being arrested, he later posted online celebrating his release.

Wen’s reputation for causing trouble – including unexpectedly appearing at events with artists like The Weeknd and The Chainsmokers, and his incident involving Katy Perry – didn’t improve his situation.

Authorities discovered Wen repeatedly interfered with major events, including concerts by popular artists like Katy Perry, The Chainsmokers, and The Weeknd. Although he had no prior criminal record in Singapore, his lack of regret and history of similar incidents led officials to believe he needed to be held accountable for his behavior.

The conversation between Wen and Judge Goh then played out like this:

Wen: “I won’t do it again, your honour.”

Judge Goh: “Are you just paying lip service, or is this indeed your intention?”

Wen: “Yes, I’m going to stop, your honour … Been getting into trouble, your honour.”

During sentencing, Judge Goh pointed out that although Wen had no prior convictions for this type of offense in this country, evidence suggested he had committed similar acts elsewhere. The judge then continued speaking.

It seems you haven’t experienced repercussions for your previous actions, and you may have expected the same outcome here – that you’d face no consequences. However, Mr. Wen, you are mistaken. Please remember that actions always have consequences.

While no one was actually hurt by Wen’s actions, Judge Goh explained they could have caused a much larger panic. He concluded by saying that Wen appeared to be motivated by a desire for attention, prioritizing personal gain over the safety of others.

The judge sentenced Wen to nine days in jail, hoping it would discourage his behavior and lead to a lasting change.

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2025-11-18 17:05