🔗 Share this article Supporters Call for Arrest of Man Who Touched Ariana Grande Ariana Grande was in Singapore for the regional debut of Wicked: For Good Loyal supporters of Ariana Grande are urging that a man who leaped a barricade and grabbed the actress during Thursday's Wicked: For Good debut be taken into custody or removed from Singapore. A circulating clip depicts the individual from Australia shoving aside media personnel and charging at Grande while the performers proceeded down a yellow carpet surrounded by onlookers. Co-star Cynthia Erivo quickly guided the surprised actress away from Mr Wen, who was observed being led away of the gathering by security officers. Mr Wen posted on Instagram recently that he was "released after being arrested", though court documents showed that he was due to appear on Friday morning. It is not clear if he was formally accused. Record of Disruptions This is not the first time for Mr Wen, who calls himself a "Controversial Figure", has disrupted a celebrity gathering. His Instagram account features videos of him interrupting other star-studded functions, including jumping on stage at the artist's Sydney show in recently and in a similar way during The Chainsmokers concert in the area last December. "Measures must be taken applied against him as this is clearly a legal violation," wrote an Instagram user, in a response to a video Mr Wen uploaded of his act. "You've done this repeatedly... how are you not behind bars?" one Instagram user remarked. Fans Show Disapproval Over Grande's Past Trauma Many supporters accused Mr Wen for "triggering past anxiety" Grande, who had discussed dealing with trauma-related anxiety after a devastating incident at the conclusion of her May 2017 show in Manchester, claiming the lives of 22 people and harming hundreds. "Ariana has been through so many scary things... and at her Manchester concert and you thought it would be fun to jump the barricade?" commented a further response on Instagram. Several supporters also faulted guards at the gathering for not being sufficiently alert; while others requested digital services to block Mr Wen's videos. Response and Event Details In footage spreading on the internet, Grande seemed surprised when she was grabbed by the man. Her cast members Michelle Yeoh and Erivo can be seen reassuring her while Mr Wen was removed by security. Grande has not issued a statement on the situation, and the premiere activities carried on uninterrupted. Numerous of Singapore supporters had lined up to see the actors of Wicked Hundreds of attendees had assembled in a sea of green and pink at the Wicked: For Good regional premiere in a Singapore venue, including several who had stood in line for as long as a significant duration before it began. The film, to be premiered on the 21st of November, is the second of a two-part version of the well-known theatrical show Wicked, which revolves around the unexpected bond between two distinct witches. The musical itself is a adaptation of the twentieth-century book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Grande, who acts as the benevolent sorceress Glinda, was adorned in a rosé sparkling outfit at the event while Erivo, who acts as the Elphaba, wore a elegant ensemble embroidered with roses. They were joined by cast member Jeff Goldblum. The initial film, Wicked, was the highest-grossing movie of 2024 in the UK, and scored 10 Oscar nominations, securing a pair for outstanding attire and artistic direction.