Fan Arrested for Attacking Ariana Grande at Red Carpet Event in Singapore Triggers Singer's PTSD Trauma
A disturbing incident unfolded at the 'Wicked: For Good' premiere in Singapore, where 26-year-old Johnson Wen was arrested for being a public nuisance after rushing at pop sensation Ariana Grande on the red carpet. The attack has left Grande reeling, triggering her long-standing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
According to eyewitnesses, Wen jumped over a blockade and threw his arm around Grande's shoulders as she appeared taken aback and distressed. Fortunately, Grande's co-star Cynthia Erivo quickly intervened, rapidly removing the fan from the singer before security arrived to apprehend Wen.
Sources close to Grande claim that the attack has sent her into a tailspin, with her mind instantly going to worst-case scenarios reminiscent of the 2017 terrorist bombing at one of her Manchester concerts, which left 22 fans dead and over 1,000 injured. The incident has also triggered panic attacks for the singer, who is said to have considered quitting everything to become a recluse in the aftermath.
"Ariana has been trying to soothe herself because her mind automatically jumps to the darkest possibilities," an insider revealed to Daily Mail. "She was a victim too and deals with the aftermath every single day."
The fan, Wen, has a history of targeting celebrities, having previously targeted stars like Katy Perry and The Weeknd. Authorities have confirmed that he will be back in court on Monday facing charges related to being a public nuisance.
As a result of this incident, security measures are being increased around Grande, with her team urging the singer to "take the precautions needed" to mitigate the impact of Wen's actions. Despite the challenges she faces, sources close to Grande remain optimistic that with time and support, the singer will be able to overcome her PTSD trauma.
Grande's representatives have yet to comment on the incident.
A disturbing incident unfolded at the 'Wicked: For Good' premiere in Singapore, where 26-year-old Johnson Wen was arrested for being a public nuisance after rushing at pop sensation Ariana Grande on the red carpet. The attack has left Grande reeling, triggering her long-standing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
According to eyewitnesses, Wen jumped over a blockade and threw his arm around Grande's shoulders as she appeared taken aback and distressed. Fortunately, Grande's co-star Cynthia Erivo quickly intervened, rapidly removing the fan from the singer before security arrived to apprehend Wen.
Sources close to Grande claim that the attack has sent her into a tailspin, with her mind instantly going to worst-case scenarios reminiscent of the 2017 terrorist bombing at one of her Manchester concerts, which left 22 fans dead and over 1,000 injured. The incident has also triggered panic attacks for the singer, who is said to have considered quitting everything to become a recluse in the aftermath.
"Ariana has been trying to soothe herself because her mind automatically jumps to the darkest possibilities," an insider revealed to Daily Mail. "She was a victim too and deals with the aftermath every single day."
The fan, Wen, has a history of targeting celebrities, having previously targeted stars like Katy Perry and The Weeknd. Authorities have confirmed that he will be back in court on Monday facing charges related to being a public nuisance.
As a result of this incident, security measures are being increased around Grande, with her team urging the singer to "take the precautions needed" to mitigate the impact of Wen's actions. Despite the challenges she faces, sources close to Grande remain optimistic that with time and support, the singer will be able to overcome her PTSD trauma.
Grande's representatives have yet to comment on the incident.
I remember when people used to be more respectful to celebrities, like they were actually humans too 
. What's wrong with these young folks nowadays? A fan gets triggered and suddenly the whole world is a nightmare 
. Ariana Grande is going through this PTSD stuff and now she's got to deal with some crazy stalker... 
it's just not right. And what really gets me is that he's done this before, targeting other celebrities 
. I mean, can't people just leave them alone? 
Anyway, security needs to step up and protect these stars, 'cause it seems like some folks just don't have any respect for others' boundaries 
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. PTSD, huh? Poor girl's been dealing with that for years after what happened in Manchester and now this happens again? No wonder she needs therapy, or a permanent hiding spot 
. Can't say I blame her for wanting to quit everything and become a recluse... sound like a solid plan to me 
! Anyway, more security measures are needed, that's a no-brainer 
. On the bright side, maybe this incident will get people talking about PTSD awareness, so at least it's not entirely useless 
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and Ariana Grande is the one who has PTSD from past incidents... it's just so sad to see her going through this all over again 
she deserves to be protected by her team & security, not have to deal with these crazy fans on her own 
& Wen's history of targeting celebs is wild 
This incident is like a mirror reflecting our darker selves. It's a stark reminder of how quickly our emotions can spiral out of control. Wen's actions might seem shocking, but what's even more disturbing is that it was sparked by a desire for connection, perhaps even admiration? 
It raises questions about the line between fandom and obsession. Can we ever truly separate ourselves from the people we idolize? Ariana Grande's PTSD symptoms are a harsh reminder of how trauma can be triggered even after years have passed. 