Ariana Grande In Danger? Disturbing Stalker Plot Triggers PTSD Fears

Ariana Grande’s world has been shaken once again after a disturbing red-carpet ambush brought back painful memories of the Manchester bombing.

The singer, who has spent years trying to manage her trauma, is now facing new fears after a known stalker jumped a barricade and grabbed her during the “Wicked: For Good” premiere in Singapore.

The shocking incident not only frightened fans but reportedly triggered Grande’s PTSD, raising fresh concerns about her safety while she promotes her upcoming film.

Grande was left shaken after a frightening ambush at the Singapore premiere of “Wicked: For Good,” where a man suddenly jumped a barrier and grabbed her while she was walking the red carpet.

Reports say the songstress’s co-star, Cynthia Erivo, and several bodyguards had to react immediately, stepping between the man and the singer to pull him away.

Although no one was physically injured, the incident caused serious alarm because it was later revealed that this was not the act of an overly excited fan.

According to reports, the man responsible for the attack was Johnson Wen, a repeat offender who has a troubling history of targeting celebrities.

He calls himself “Pyjama Man” online and has previously tried to reach stars like Katy Perry, The Weeknd, and The Chainsmokers.

Before and after ambushing the “Bang Bang” hitmaker, he reportedly posted videos laughing and talking about his plan to “meet” her, even writing in his Instagram bio that “Ariana Grande is the Queen.”

In one of his disturbing clips, he declared he had been “dreaming about” the moment, while in another, he proudly posted, “Dear Ariana Grande, Thank You for letting me jump on the Yellow Carpet with you.”

Security eventually removed him, but fans were horrified that he was able to get so close to the 32-year-old superstar in the first place.

According to an insider who spoke to the Daily Mail, the attack was more than a simple security breach, but it deeply affected Ariana Grande’s mental state.

The source explained that the “God Is a Woman” crooner has never fully recovered from the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, an attack that killed 22 people and injured over 1,000 during her concert.

The traumatic event left her with long-term PTSD, and sudden confrontations still trigger an immediate fear response.

The insider said the red-carpet ambush caused Grande’s mind to “jump to the darkest possibilities,” because incidents like this bring back the terror she felt years ago.

Another source added that the actress “tries to avoid being in predicaments where she feels threatened or in harm’s way,” knowing her mental health spirals when she feels trapped or unsafe.

Following the ambush, sources say Grande’s team is now reviewing her entire security strategy.

Her security has already been tight since Manchester, but this incident showed how vulnerable she still is in public spaces, especially while promoting a major film like “Wicked: For Good.”

What caught many people’s attention was the fact that Cynthia Erivo, another high-profile individual, was the first to step in before security reached Grande.

This led some insiders to question whether her team had been caught off guard.

With the Hollywood star expected to travel more for press events in the coming weeks, insiders say her team is taking immediate steps to increase bodyguard presence, limit direct fan access, and strengthen perimeter security at all appearances.

The goal, according to one source, is to help Grande “put this in the back of her mind” as quickly as possible so she can continue working without fear.

Those close to Ariana Grande say the timing of the red-carpet attack created an emotional setback.

They explained that the Grammy Award winner has worked hard for years to heal from the Manchester bombing, but sudden, aggressive encounters still cause emotional flashbacks.

One insider said Grande “has never been the same since” that night and often feels anxious in crowded or unpredictable settings.

She reportedly believes that if someone was willing to attack an entire arena filled with children and families, then “they’re capable of doing anything.”

Because of this, she remains cautious during tours, public events, and fan interactions.

Grande still deals with moments where fear overwhelms her, and sources say the recent ambush caused that same familiar panic to return.

Grande has been open about the deep trauma she still carries from the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, revealing how the attack left her grappling with PTSD.

In a candid interview with British Vogue in 2018, she admitted she can’t even talk about the incident without crying, saying, “It’s hard to talk about because so many people have suffered such severe, tremendous loss. But, yeah, it’s a real thing.”

The “Sam and Cat” actress also expressed guilt, noting, “It’s not my trauma. It’s those families,” and confessed she still isn’t ready to fully share all she’s been through.

Grande explained that after the attack, she “buried [herself] in work … because [she] couldn’t believe it was real.”

Nearly a decade later, insiders say Grande still has panic attacks today and lives with the emotional aftermath every single day.