Ariana Grande has sparked fresh speculation about her relationship with former boyfriend Ricky Alvarez after making another change to the lyrics of her hit song Thank U, Next during her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour. The latest lyric change has caught the attention of fans, who believe it could be a hint that the two have grown close again.
In the original version of the song, Ariana sings, “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh.” However, she has recently changed those lines several times during different performances.
During her June 24 concert in Austin, Ariana sang, “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now they kinda slap.” A day later, she and Ricky Alvarez were seen spending time together in the city, leading to speculation about their relationship.
At her next show on June 26, Ariana changed the lyrics once again. This time she sang, “Wrote some songs about Ricky, I know he still got my back.” Ricky was reportedly present at the concert and was seen in the VIP section standing next to Ariana’s parents.
🚨 OFICIALIZOU O NAMORO! Ariana Grande MUDA DRASTICAMENTE trecho de “thank u, next”:
— Info Ariana (@infoari) July 14, 2026
“escrevi algumas canções sobre o Ricky, sempre achamos o nosso caminho de volta”. pic.twitter.com/n7ousN0PRb
The rumours continued after Ariana and Ricky were spotted together in her hometown of Boca Raton, Florida, during the July 4 holiday break from her tour. Around the same time, fans also noticed that Ariana had liked every post on Ricky Alvarez’s Instagram account, adding more fuel to the ongoing speculation.
At her concert in New York City on July 13, Ariana introduced another lyric change. She sang, “Wrote some songs about Ricky, we always find our way back.” The new version immediately caught the attention of fans, with many wondering if it was a subtle hint about their current relationship.
Neither Ariana Grande nor Ricky Alvarez has commented on the dating rumours or confirmed whether they are back together.
Ariana recently ended her relationship with Ethan Slater after dating for several years. The two met while working on the Wicked films, where Ariana plays Glinda and Ethan portrays Boq. While the recent lyric changes and public appearances have led to widespread speculation, there has been no official confirmation that Ariana and Ricky have rekindled their romance.