Are Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez Dating Again? ‘Thank U, Next’ Drops Hint at Brooklyn Concert

Ariana Grande has saved followers speaking all yr, and it isn’t only for her music, however for her private life as nicely. She is all set to launch her eighth studio album, ‘Petal,’ and the pop star has been mesmerizing the followers together with her awe-inspiring and dreamy performances throughout her Everlasting Sunshine Tour. Whereas her live shows have largely been about celebrating music, her newest cease in Brooklyn gave followers one thing else to debate. 

Throughout the present, the singer appeared to drop a playful but intriguing trace about her ex-boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez.

Ariana Grande hints at discovering love with Ricky Alvarez, once more

Whereas it isn’t confirmed by both occasion, Ariana Grande piqued her viewers’s curiosity throughout her Everlasting Sunshine Tour cease in Brooklyn, New York, on July 13, 2026. Ariana Grande appeared to trace at a rekindled romance with Ricky Alvarez whereas performing her hit music ‘Thank U, Subsequent.’ As many followers know, the music consists of the verse by which the singer famously mentions a number of of her former companions.

This time, nevertheless, when she reached Alvarez’s identify, she modified the lyrics to recommend extra than simply friendships being reformed, instead of singing the outdated, “Wrote some songs about Ricky, now I pay attention and chuckle.” 

“Wrote some songs about Ricky, we all the time discover our method again,” she sang as a substitute. Whereas a number of cheered for her, the efficiency has additionally begun to flow into on-line.

Grande beforehand dated Alvarez, considered one of her former backup dancers, from 2015 to 2016. In a dialog with Billboard, the actress as soon as addressed her relationship.

“We’re completely satisfied,” Grande instructed Billboard about her romance with Alvarez (Might 2016). “I am a really completely satisfied woman. I’ve a wholesome life proper now, and I feel that is all anybody cares to know. The tip.”

Earlier this month, the 2 had been additionally noticed spending the Fourth of July weekend collectively in Florida. The lyric change, as shared by followers within the viewers on TikTok and several other different platforms, has now fueled hypothesis that Grande might have confirmed they’re again collectively.

This comes after Grande broke up with Depraved co-star Ethan Slater.

Ariana Grande’s mutual breakup with Ethan Slater

Ariana Grande dated Ethan Slater for 3 years. As per TMZ, the singer and Slater had ended their relationship amicably a number of months earlier than the information surfaced. The previous couple stays associates and continues to assist each other. 

Grande and Slater first met whereas filming Depraved in 2022. And in 2023, the 2 made their relationship public. As for Ricky Alvarez, whether or not it was a heartfelt confession or just a playful nod to her previous, Grande’s lyric change has clearly turn into one of many greatest speaking factors of her tour. Nevertheless, it isn’t confirmed till she addresses the rumors herself.

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