Ariana Grande Attacker Resurfaces at Lady Gaga Show—And Gets Swiftly Removed

After being expelled from Lady Gaga's Brisbane show, a man who was previously detained for touching Ariana Grande during a promotional event has caused new uproar. The infamous event-crasher, identified as Johnson Wen, tried to enter the show while disguised, but security removed him before the performance started as fans soon recognized him. Given Wen's history of disruptive behaviour at high-profile events, the incident has rekindled worries about growing fan misconduct and recurring violations of celebrity safety.

The Ariana Grande Incident That Started It All

In mid-November 2025, at the Asia-Pacific premiere of 'Wicked: For Good' in Singapore, things took a wild turn when Johnson Wen—an Australian influencer notorious for crashing events—jumped the barricade and rushed up to Ariana Grande as she walked the yellow carpet. The singer-actress appeared obviously shocked as Wen wrapped an arm around her shoulder in a video that swiftly went viral. 

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Fortunately, Cynthia Erivo, her co-star, intervened quickly and put herself between Wen and Grande, causing security to step up and pull him away. As a result, Wen was detained, accused of "public nuisance," and was given a nine-day jail sentence in a matter of days. He pleaded guilty. After his release, Singapore's immigration authorities deported him and banned his re-entry. 

Wen seemed unfazed by the seriousness of his acts and the obvious public outrage. He later changed his online handle to "Pyjama Man" after posting on social media that meeting Ariana was a "dream." Some described his actions as dangerous and criminal, while others saw him as a troubled admirer.

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From Red-Carpet Chaos to Concert Trouble: Same Man, New Show

Fast forward to 9th December: Wen attempted to attend Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem Ball' concert at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. He allegedly attempted to sneak in wearing a disguise, such as a wig, a false moustache, and sunglasses, in an attempt to evade detection despite his recent high-profile expulsion and ban from Singapore. But other concertgoers knew who he was nearly right away. Social media videos show security escorting Wen out before to the start of the event, while supporters applauded and yelled, "Get him out!" as they did so. 

Later, Wen admitted his exit by posting a selfie to his Instagram Story with the message, "Got kicked out of Lady Gaga concert! The show doesn't start till 8 pm! The early fans were booing me." While taking leave, concert personnel allegedly took away his VIP card and bracelet, indicating that the event planners were ready and had identified him as a security concern.

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A Troubling Pattern of Celebrity-Crashing Behaviour

Johnson Wen is not new to such stunts. He has established a reputation as a frequent "event-crasher" throughout the years. According to reports, he has disrupted big sporting events as well as Katy Perry and The Weeknd performances. Many fans and media pundits cautioned that deporting Ariana Grande from Singapore might not be sufficient following the incident, and it is obvious that their worries were warranted. 

His disguised return at Gaga's concert raises the possibility that he might go to considerable measures to get over prohibitions and attend important events. In court, a judge had cautioned that Wen showed a "pattern of behaviour," emphasizing that behaviours such as his, which may appear innocuous or "funny" to others, had repercussions and endanger public safety. 

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This recent ejection at Suncorp Stadium serves as a reminder of the mistakes that may happen when security checks are neglected, but it also shows that venues and organizers are beginning to take these risks seriously. The removal of Wen prior to the start of the concert indicates that the preventative steps may have been successful this time, even though Lady Gaga's management have not made any public remarks regarding the incident.

As for Ariana Grande, she has not made any new public statements about the Singapore incident or Wen's removal from the Gaga concert. But the recurring nature of these stunts serves as a stark reminder: in the world of fame and fans, vigilance matters. 

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