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Devoted followers of the actress are urging that a man who jumped a barrier and seized the performer during Thursday's Wicked: For Good premiere be detained or removed from Singapore.

A viral clip depicts the Australian man bypassing photographers and rushing toward Grande while the actors made its way down a yellow carpet surrounded by supporters.

Cast member Cynthia Erivo immediately pulled the shocked performer away from Mr Wen, who was spotted being escorted out of the gathering by event staff.

Mr Wen shared on Instagram late on Thursday that he was "let go after being detained", though official papers showed that he was set to be present on the next day. It is not clear if he was faced legal action.

History of Event Invasions

This is part of a pattern for Mr Wen, who labels himself a "Troll Most Hated", has crashed a concert or event. His Instagram profile contains recordings of him disrupting other celebrity events, including rushing the platform at the pop singer's Sydney show in recently and in a comparable manner during The Chainsmokers performance in the area last winter.

"Steps should be implemented taken against him as this is obviously a criminal offence," commented an Instagram follower, in a reply to a video Mr Wen shared of his behavior.

"This appears to be a habit... why are you not imprisoned?" one Instagram user questioned.

Fans Voice Worry Over the Star's Safety

Numerous fans criticized Mr Wen for "triggering past anxiety" Grande, who had discussed suffering from trauma-related anxiety after a suicide bomb attack at the finale of her 2017 show in Manchester, killing 22 people and wounding numerous individuals.

"After everything she's faced... including the Manchester attack, you considered it entertaining to rush the barrier?" wrote a further response on Instagram.

Some fans also questioned guards at the gathering for not being adequately prepared; while others requested online networks to block Mr Wen's content.

Reaction and Event Details

In footage circulating online, Grande looked shocked when she was approached by the intruder. Her fellow actors Michelle Yeoh and Erivo can be observed comforting her while Mr Wen was led out by security.

Grande has remained silent on the event, and the rest of the event continued without further issues.

Numerous of supporters had congregated in a crowd of colorful attire at the Wicked: For Good regional premiere in a Singapore mall, including a number who had queued for as long as many hours before it began.

The film, to be released on 21 November, is the follow-up of a two-part adaptation of the acclaimed stage musical Wicked, which centers on the unexpected friendship between two contrasting characters.

The show itself is a spin-off of the 1900 book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Grande, who portrays the benevolent sorceress Glinda, was decked out in a champagne pink sparkling outfit at the premiere while Erivo, who acts as the villainous character, wore a black tube gown featuring roses.

They were joined by co-star Jeff Goldblum.

The initial film, Wicked, was the most successful motion picture of last year in the UK, and earned a dozen award recognitions, securing a pair for excellent wardrobe and set decoration.