Australia Ariana Grande harassed at premiere - fan goes to jail
A 26-year-old Australian man has been sentenced to nine days in prison for jumping over a barrier at a film premiere in Singapore and running towards singer Ariana Grande. The man had acted in an "attention-seeking" manner and was under the misapprehension that his behavior would have no consequences, media in the Southeast Asian city state quoted judge Christopher Goh as saying.
18.11.2025, 09:07
SDA
The Australian, who had reportedly already attracted attention as a troublemaker at previous celebrity events, had been in custody in Singapore since Friday. He confessed to causing a public disturbance at the premiere of "Wicked: Part 2" premiere on Thursday, according to Channel News Asia.
Co-star Cynthia Erivo as savior
Videos show him jumping over the barricade at the event at Resorts World Sentosa, running towards Grande (32) on the yellow premiere carpet, putting his arm around her and jumping up and down. Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo intervened before security brought the man to the ground. The 32-year-old Grande appeared visibly shocked. The incident made international headlines.
The man had traveled to Singapore as a tourist on 11 November to attend the premiere. Before the event, he had written on Instagram: "This is my best friend, Ariana Grande", and that he had dreamed of meeting her. That same night, he published posts on Instagram and TikTok after his arrest, thanking Grande.
Already noticed as a troublemaker in the past
According to the Singaporean newspaper "Straits Times", the man is no stranger to troublemaking. He had already disrupted international events, including a concert by Katy Perry in Sydney and the 100-meter final at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Judge Christopher Goh emphasized that the accused had always got away scot-free in the past - not this time. "You seem to be seeking attention and only think of yourself and not the safety of others when committing these acts," he emphasized. Disrupting public order in Singapore is punishable by up to three months in prison or a fine of the equivalent of around 1,350 euros - or both.
