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Johnson Wen
Born1998 or 1999 (age 26–27)
Australia
Other namesPyjama Man (online alias)
OccupationSelf‑described “influencer” / event crasher / serial intruder
Known forDisrupting red‑carpet events, concerts, and public events to approach celebrities; posting footage of such incidents on social media

Johnson Wen (born 1998 or 1999 (age 26–27)) is an Australian serial barricade jumper who also goes by his online moniker, Pyjama Man.[1]

Biography

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Johnson Wen was born to a Chinese father and a Filipino mother, and has a sister.[2][3] As of 2023, he worked with a solar film company while living in Sydney.[2]

On 11 July 2020, Wen climbed over the railings of the five-metre high Museum and Cultural Centre footbridge at Southbank and dangled over the bridge, He was fined A$250 (2020) (equivalent to A$274.12 or US$198.9 in 2022)[4] for being a public nuisance over the stunt.[5] On 18 November 2020, Wen invaded the pitch during a State of Origin match at Suncorp Stadium. He was subsequently fined A$220 (2020) (equivalent to A$241.22 or US$175.03 in 2022)[4] with no conviction entered.[6]

On 20 August 2023, during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final, Wen wore an anti-Putin shirt and invaded the pitch.[7][8] Subsequently, during the 2023 Cricket World Cup final on 19 November, Wen, wearing pro-Palestinian garb and carrying an LGBTQIA+ Pride flag, ran onto the ground at Narendra Modi Stadium just before the drinks break at around 3pm, and was arrested for criminal trespass after approaching Virat Kohli.[2] While on bail, he was put up in a hotel by the police as he had no means to feed himself.[9] The Indian police stated that Wen was "in the habit of associating himself with any current international issue and invading fields just to get publicity to become famous as a TikToker".[2]

In August 2024, Wen jumped the tracks at the 2024 Summer Olympics' men's 100 metres finals,[10] causing a slight delay in the event as the security swiftly apprehended him. The disruption was not noticed by the sprinters.[11][12] He was subsequently fined €8,000 (2024) (US$8,658.01) and was banned from Stade de France for three years, and from any future Olympic Games.[12] In October 2024, he invaded the stage of The Weeknd's tour stop in Melbourne.[13] In a subsequent interview, he stated that despite public opinion, he would continue to disrupt high profile events.[3] He also stated that some of his fines were paid by his sister and he was fully aware of the outcomes of such stunts.[3]

In June 2025, he invaded the stage of Katy Perry's concert in Sydney. It earned him a six-month ban from entry into Sydney Olympic Park as well as being charged by authorities with two offenses: entering enclosed land and obstructing a person in performance of work or duties.[14]

On 14 November 2025, Wen jumped the barricade at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore and attempted to hug Ariana Grande. He was stopped by Grande's fellow cast member, Cynthia Erivo, and subsequently was booted out from the venue by security personnel.[15] Wen was charged of being a public nuisance.[15] On 17 November 2025, Wen was jailed for nine days under the charge of causing annoyance to the public.[16][17] Wen admitted that he knew his acts would cause annoyance to the public.[16] Upon released from jail, Wen was deported from Singapore and was also put on a no-entry list by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, preventing him from returning to Singapore in the future.[18]

On 9 December 2025, Wen was kicked out from Lady Gaga's The Mayhem Ball tour stop in Brisbane, Australia.[19] He was spotted by fans attending the concert wearing a disguise.[1] The venue, Suncorp Stadium, had also deemed him as a person of interest and that he was not to be allowed entry during the event.[20]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at Singapore event booted out of Lady Gaga gig in Australia". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  2. ^ a b c d "'Pro-Palestinian' pitch invader is habitual offender 'seeking social media fame'". The Hindu. 2023-11-20. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  3. ^ a b c Estera, Christine (15 November 2025). "Aussie who accosted Ariana Grande at movie premiere charged after gloating about arrest".
  4. ^ a b AU = 1850-1901: McLean, I.W. (1999), Consumer Prices and Expenditure Patterns in Australia 1850–1914. Australian Economic History Review, 39: 1-28 (taken W6 series from Table A1, which represents the average inflation in all of Australian colonies). For later years, calculated using the pre-decimal inflation calculator provided by the Reserve Bank of Australia for each year, input: £94 8s (94.40 Australian pounds in decimal values), start year: 1901.
  5. ^ Billings, Patrick (5 November 2020). "Toowong's Johnson Wen pleads guilty to public nuisance in court over dangerous stunt". Archived from the original on 18 November 2025.
  6. ^ Billings, Patrick (21 January 2021). "Johnson Wen fined $220 for invading pitch at Origin III". Archived from the original on 14 November 2025.
  7. ^ "Anti-Putin protest interrupts Women's World Cup final". The Independent. 2023-08-20. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  8. ^ "All we know about 'Pyjama Man', who invaded ICC World Cup with pro-Palestine messages". The News Minute. 2023-11-19. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  9. ^ "Cops pick tab for Aussie pitch intruder's stay at Ahmedabad hotel". The Times of India. 2023-12-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  10. ^ "'Excellent': Singapore lauded for jailing man who grabbed Ariana Grande". South China Morning Post. 2025-11-18. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  11. ^ Smith, Alan (2024-08-04). "Olympic 100m final delayed after track invader forced security to intervene". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  12. ^ a b Wafula, Abigael (3 December 2024). "Man who disrupted men's 100m Olympic final fined Sh1 million among other penalties". Pulse Sports.
  13. ^ "Stage invader grabs The Weeknd at Melbourne concert". 1News. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  14. ^ "'Prankster' storms stage at Katy Perry concert in Sydney". NBC News. 2025-06-10. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  15. ^ a b "Ariana Grande rushed by man at 'Wicked: For Good' premiere, is shielded by Cynthia Erivo". NBC News. 2025-11-14. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  16. ^ a b "Barricade jumper who rushed at Ariana Grande at Singapore event given 9 days' jail for public nuisance". CNA. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  17. ^ Shoard, Catherine (2025-11-14). "Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked sequel premiere charged". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  18. ^ "Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere banned from Singapore". www.bbc.com. 2025-11-23. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  19. ^ Malkin, Marc (2025-12-09). "Man Who Rushed Ariana Grande at 'Wicked' Premiere Kicked Out of Lady Gaga Concert in Australia". Variety. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  20. ^ "Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert". www.bbc.com. 2025-12-10. Retrieved 2025-12-10.