Ariana Grande has once again become the center of relationship buzz, with reports claiming that she has reunited with her former boyfriend Ricky Alvarez. According to Page Six, the singer and Ricky are spending time together again but are taking things slowly instead of rushing into a serious relationship. Ariana is currently busy with her music tour and several work commitments, so the pair are focusing on enjoying each other’s company without putting pressure on where the relationship is headed. People close to the singer say Ricky has stayed connected with Ariana’s family over the years, something that means a lot to her. He has also made an effort to support her during her tour, and his thoughtful gestures have reportedly brought them closer again. While neither Ariana nor her representatives have officially confirmed the reports, fans have been closely following every new development.
Rumors about their reunion first started after Ariana celebrated her birthday with friends at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, where Ricky was also present. Soon after, the two were spotted together during the Fourth of July weekend in Boca Raton, Florida. Photos of them leaving a grocery store carrying shopping bags quickly spread across social media, adding more fuel to the dating speculation. Fans became even more convinced during Ariana’s recent concert in New York City on her Eternal Sunshine tour. While performing her hit song Thank U, Next, she made a small but noticeable change to one of the lyrics. Instead of singing that she now laughs about songs she wrote about Ricky, she changed the line to say that they “always find our way back.” The unexpected lyric change excited the audience, with many fans believing it was Ariana’s way of hinting that she and Ricky have reunited.
Ariana and Ricky first dated in 2015 after meeting during her Honeymoon Tour, where Ricky worked as a backup dancer. Although their relationship ended in 2016, they reportedly remained friendly over the years. Their continued bond and recent public appearances have led many fans to believe they have decided to give their relationship another chance. However, people close to the singer say they are simply enjoying their time together and are not rushing into making any big commitments.
The reported reunion comes not long after Ariana’s breakup with actor Ethan Slater, her Wicked co star. The couple had been together for about three years before ending their relationship a few months ago. Sources claimed the split was mutual and that they continue to respect and support each other as friends. Ariana is said to be in a happy place personally and professionally as she continues her successful tour and prepares for the release of her upcoming album Petal. Whether her relationship with Ricky turns into a lasting romance remains to be seen, but fans are clearly excited to watch this new chapter unfold.