Cover image via @pyjamamann (Instagram)
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On 13 November, the stars of Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Michelle Yeoh, were walking the yellow carpet at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore, when a man with long, blue-streaked hair charged past security and lunged at Grande
He threw his arms around the visibly shocked singer, as the adoring screams of hundreds of fans turned briefly into stunned gasps.
However, before security could react, Grande's co-star Cynthia Erivo sprang into action, physically shielding Grande and pushing the intruder away.
Most people would have been mortified. But the man posted the entire incident on Instagram as if it were a meet-and-greet, writing, "Dear Ariana Grande, Thank You for letting me jump on the yellow carpet with You", complete with a heart emoji.
He followed up on his Stories, almost bragging that he had "finally met Ariana Grande", and later posting that he was "free after being arrested".
If you think he is just a star-struck fan having a lapse in judgment, you'd be wrong
He is Pyjamamann, a serial crasher who has built his identity out of showing up at places where he doesn't belong.
World Cup finals, Olympic tracks, stadium stages, red carpets… if there's a barricade, this guy treats it like an open invitation.
The Singapore incident is just the latest in a long list of his high-profile disruptions.
While many were shaking their heads at his Grande stunt, not long ago, he was almost everyone's darling for his stunts on the sporting fields, where he would sprint with pro-Palestine t-shirts, flags, and all the theatrics. Back then, the Internet couldn't get enough of him.
His name is Wayne Johnson, better known online as Johnson Wen or as 'Pyjama Man' to over 10,500 followers on his Instagram account, @pyjamamann.
So, who is this guy?
Wen, 25, is an Australian of Chinese-Filipino origin and has a habit of getting himself into global headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Scroll through his Instagram feed and you'll find him popping up exactly where he shouldn't:
- FIFA Women's World Cup final, where he wore a shirt saying "Free Ukraine" and "Stop Putler".
- Cricket World Cup final, where he showed up with "Stop bombing Palestine" on his shirt, a Palestinian flag mask, and a Pride flag in hand.
- The 2024 Olympics, charging onto the track during the men's 100m final.
- Concerts by Katy Perry, The Weeknd, and The Chainsmokers — some of which ended with him being dragged offstage.
- Random celebrity and sporting events, including one where he rushed Indian cricket star Virat Kohli.
And he's not shy about any of this.
In fact, he labels himself, rather proudly, as the "2023 World Cup Final Pitch Invader", referring to the Cricket World Cup, and "Troll Most Hated".
On his verified Instagram account, he has linked his GoFundMe page, asking strangers to help him "pay off all my bills".
No one has donated yet.
Wen's actions are not without consequences
He has been arrested in multiple countries, including Australia.
He has reportedly racked up an estimated AUD20,000 (approximately RM54,000) in fines.
According to an Australian news report, Wen is unemployed. It's anybody's guess how he is able to fly around the world and pay his fines.
According to Singapore media, Wen was arrested after the yellow carpet intrusion and was charged in court for public nuisance
Under Singapore law, public nuisance carries up to three months in jail, a fine of up to SDG2,000 (RM6,400), or both.
Authorities can also deport him and bar him from re-entering the country.
Why does he do this?
If his online persona is anything to go by, Wen thrives on being seen, and specifically, being seen doing something unhinged.
He records every stunt and shares it online himself.
In an age where attention is validation, Wen has proven he is willing to pay any price — fines, arrests, and public condemnation — as long as the world is watching.
