Person That Grabbed Ariana Grande on the occasion of Red Carpet Event Prohibited from Singapore
An individual of Australian nationality that leaped across a fence and reached for actress Ariana Grande has been expelled and banned from Singapore.
The individual, twenty-six, was sentenced to over a week in prison for disrupting public order and has now been "prohibited from returning to Singapore," Singaporean immigration authorities told Singaporean press.
The man shoved beyond security and rushed toward the celebrity, who was participating in the regional launch for the musical adaptation on 13 November. Co-star Cynthia Erivo pulled him back from Grande.
He has a background of causing disturbances at events and high-profile gatherings, including rushing the stage at a Katy Perry performance in Sydney in June this year.
The occurrence provoked strong reactions in Singapore, with many saying he of causing further distress to the star.
The pop star has spoken of experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder after a explosive incident at her show in the UK city in several years ago took the lives of 22 individuals and affected hundreds.
Throughout the court proceedings, the court heard he had made efforts to breach on the red carpet event multiple times, according to Singaporean media.
He then made a another effort to jump the barricades. Protection personnel prevented him and restrained him.
The man subsequently shared recordings expressing gratitude to the star for allowing his presence and said he was "at liberty."
Police detained him the following day and brought charges against him with disorderly conduct, to which Wen pleaded guilty.
The Court Judge the magistrate was referenced by a news outlet as stating that the man sought attention, commenting that he was wrong to assume he would not suffer any consequences.
The singer has not addressed the case.
The co-star discussed the situation to the press, remarking that she "simply desired to make sure my colleague was protected."
"I think he didn't intend us danger, but you cannot be certain with these incidents, and I aimed to confirm that she was OK. That was my immediate response," she said.
