Ariana Grande shaken after fan grabs her at ‘Wicked For Good’ premiere; Cynthia Erivo steps in to protect the singer

Ariana Grande shaken after fan grabs her at ‘Wicked For Good’ premiere; Cynthia Erivo steps in to protect the singer

A shocking incident unfolded at the Wicked For Good premiere in Singapore when an intruder breached security and rushed toward pop superstar Ariana Grande on the red carpet. The man reportedly grabbed Ariana’s arm, startling the singer who was walking alongside her co-star Cynthia Erivo. Reacting instantly, Cynthia stepped between Ariana and the intruder, shielding her from harm until security intervened.

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Eyewitnesses described the moment as both frightening and surreal. Cynthia’s quick reflexes drew immediate praise from fans and onlookers alike. According to reports, she held the man back and ensured Ariana was safe before checking on her. The assailant was quickly escorted away by the security team, but videos of the incident, which surfaced online shortly after, left viewers shocked and angered by the breach.

Fans flooded social media with reactions, hailing Cynthia Erivo’s composure and courage. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Cynthia came through like a pro. True class and quick thinking on the red carpet!” Another said, “Cynthia running faster than security,” while one comment summed up the collective sentiment: “Cynthia protecting Ari, we loooove to see it.”

The incident has reignited discussions about celebrity safety at high-profile events, especially amid increasing fan invasions and lapses in red carpet security. Though Ariana appeared visibly shaken, she reportedly remained calm after Cynthia’s intervention and continued interacting briefly with the media before heading inside.

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The premiere was meant to celebrate Wicked For Good, the sequel to the 2024 blockbuster Wicked, based on the beloved Broadway musical. The sequel, directed by Jon M Chu, features an ensemble cast including Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, and Marissa Bode. The first Wicked film grossed over $756 million worldwide, making it one of Universal’s biggest musical hits.

Despite the unsettling moment, the Singapore premiere carried on successfully, with fans and critics lauding the film’s grand visuals and powerful performances. Wicked For Good is scheduled to release in theatres on November 21, 2025, and anticipation for the film remains sky-high — now with Cynthia Erivo being celebrated not just for her role on-screen, but for her real-life heroism as well.