Man Who Rushed Ariana Grande at “Wicked: For Good” Premiere Deported from Singapore
SINGAPORE – The Australian man who rushed the stage during the Singapore premiere of “Wicked: For Good” last month has been deported from the country, authorities confirmed Monday. Benjamin Wen, 28, was sentenced to nine days in jail for being a public nuisance after the incident, which occurred on the yellow carpet before the film’s release.
Wen’s actions prompted a visible reaction from Ariana Grande, who was comforted by Cynthia Erivo and others present. The incident highlights growing concerns about security at high-profile events and the potential for disruptions by individuals seeking attention. Wen, who has a history of disrupting other events, was described by a judge as “attention seeking” and exhibiting a “pattern of behaviour” suggesting he would repeat such actions.
Wen was arrested hours after the November 24th incident and charged with being a public nuisance. Singapore District Judge christopher Goh noted the potential for a harsher penalty - up to three months in jail and a $1,500 fine – but ultimately issued the nine-day sentence.
in court, Wen acknowledged his actions were wrong and pledged not to repeat them. He had previously posted a video on Instagram thanking Grande for “letting [him] jump on the Yellow Carpet.” Authorities have now confirmed his deportation, signaling the conclusion of the legal proceedings in Singapore.
“Wicked: For good” was released in the United States on Friday, November 27th. Grande and Erivo have been closely collaborating during the film’s promotional tour, forging a supportive partnership throughout the production, as Erivo described to “CBS Mornings” in December 2024. “Before we started shooting, both of us had a conversation about making sure that we would take care of each other,” Erivo said.”We knew neither of us could really do that alone.”
