Australian troublemaker Johnson Wen, known for grabbing Ariana Grande in Singapore, was kicked out of Lady Gaga’s Brisbane concert before it began. Venue security acted quickly to prevent any disruptions.
Old image of Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
Some fans came for Lady Gaga, but one familiar troublemaker got shown the door before the music even began.
Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old Australian with a history of disrupting celebrity events, was ejected from the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Tuesday night. Wen, who had planned to attend Gaga’s Mayhem World Tour show, never made it to his seat. Security removed him from the venue before the performance, citing his past behaviour as a serious safety concern.
Advertisement
Wen first made headlines in Singapore last month when he grabbed pop star Ariana Grande during the Asian premiere of ‘Wicked: For Good’.
Advertisement
The incident landed him nine days in jail, and he was promptly deported. During his trial, Wen assured the court that he would “not do it again,” but Singapore’s strict laws and the public uproar over the attack made him a highly recognised figure.
“You seem to be attention-seeking, thinking only of yourself and not the safety of others when committing these acts,” Singaporean judge Christopher Goh reportedly told Wen. Following the court ruling, Wen was banned from entering Singapore.
Videos shared on social media from the Brisbane show captured the dramatic moment Wen was led out by security guards. Some fans cheered, while others booed as he was escorted away.
In a statement to the ‘Sydney Morning Herald’, Suncorp Stadium confirmed: “We were made aware that a known serial offender may attempt to attend and disrupt the concert. In the interest of the artist’s safety, this individual was deemed a person of interest and was not allowed to attend.”
Wen’s social media accounts reveal a string of similar incidents. Videos show him jumping on stage or causing interruptions during performances by stars like Katy Perry and The Weeknd. Fans and commentators have called him a “serial public nuisance”. Some accuse him of seeking attention without regard for others’ safety.
The Ariana Grande incident, in particular, drew sharp criticism. Fans said Wen “re-traumatized” the singer. She has openly discussed her post-traumatic stress following the 2017 Manchester concert bombing that killed 22 people and injured hundreds.
Advertisement
