Premier Night Turns Violent As Cynthia Erivo Shoves Fan Away From Ariana Grande During Sudden Rush

Cynthia Erivo's swift action potentially prevented a serious situation at the Singapore premiere of "Wicked: For Good," where a fan charged at Ariana Grande. The unsettling encounter unfolded on Thursday, November 13, as the stars walked the yellow brick road red carpet alongside co-stars Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum.In a video capturing the moment, a man identified as Jonathan Wen leaped over the barricade, approaching Grande with an arm around her, exuberantly celebrating. Erivo quickly intervened, pushing him away to protect Grande. Security soon arrived to remove Wen from the vicinity. Following the incident, Erivo and Yeoh supported a visibly shaken Grande, who nodded to affirm her well-being.Online, fans praised Erivo's quick response, with reactions highlighting the severity of the encounter. Wen, dubbed “Pyjama Man,” faced consequences, getting arrested shortly afterward. His social media posts showed no remorse, revealing a troubling pattern of disruptive behavior at celebrity events.

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