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Internet shocked as intruder grabs Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo rushes to protect her: ‘Where was the security?’

An intruder jumped over the barricade and entered the red carpet to meet Ariana Grande, causing panic at the Singapore premiere event.

Updated on: Nov 13, 2025, 19:48:46 IST
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A shocking incident unfolded at the Wicked For Good premiere in Singapore, where a fan of Ariana Grande broke security and entered the red carpet to grab her arm. Ariana, who was walking along with the cast members of the film, was shocked as Cynthia Erivo immediately reached out to protect her.

What happened at the event

Ariana Grande looked shocked as a fan charged on her at the event.
Ariana Grande looked shocked as a fan charged on her at the event.

Cynthia immediately grabbed hold of the intruder and protected Ariana. She asked her if she was okay while the other security staff took him away and tried to de-escalate the situation. Many fans were shocked at the incident and were heard saying, ‘Oh my god!’ The video from the event has now surfaced on X, which has left many concerned and angry.

Internet reacts

Many praised Cynthia for protecting Ariana. One said, “cynthia having faster reflexes than multiple grown male security…” Another said, “Cynthia Erivo really said: ‘Not on my fairy watch.’ Bro entered her Wizard of Oz boss-fight radius.” A comment read, “Security needs to hire Cynthia she was not playing at all.” “I applaud her for defending ari but I'm kinda horrified that she reacted faster than professional bodyguards, both of them shouldn’t have been in this situation in the first place,” said another.

Wicked: For Good is directed by Jon M. Chu, and is set to hit Indian theatres on November 21.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Santanu Das

Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha

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