Ariana Grande Spends Time With Ex Ricky Alvarez After Ethan Slater Breakup
Grande changed a line in "Thank U, Next" and was seen with Alvarez at a birthday lunch, prompting online speculation that they may have reunited.
- During her Eternal Sunshine Tour performance in Austin, Texas on June 24, Ariana Grande modified lyrics to "Thank U, Next," singing, "Wrote some songs about Ricky / And they still really slap" instead of the original line, instantly sparking speculation about Ricky Alvarez.
- The musical adjustment occurred weeks after sources confirmed Grande ended her nearly three-year relationship with Wicked costar Ethan Slater, with insiders stating "They have quietly been broken up after nearly three years together."
- Speculation intensified when Grande and Alvarez were spotted dining together at De Nada Cantina in Austin on June 25, though the pair previously dated from 2015 to 2016 before drifting apart.
- TMZ reported that Grande was simply celebrating her 33rd birthday with friends, including Alvarez, and neither party has confirmed a romantic reunion despite fan projections onto her creative choices.
- Grande previously dismissed reconciliation rumors in 2019 after being seen with Alvarez in New York City, establishing a pattern of public speculation regarding their long-standing friendship since the Honeymoon Tour.
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Ariana Grande's ex-boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez, made a surprise appearance at her "Eternal Sunshine" concert in Austin, Texas, which happened to be held on her 33rd birthday. His presence in the VIP section immediately attracted the attention of the public, while he was also accompanied by the singer's father, Ed Butera, with whom he was seen greeting during the concert. The most commented moment was brought by Ariana herself, who during the perfor…
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Ariana Grande and Ex Ricky Alvarez Have Been 'Hanging Out Recently,' Says Source After They Were Spotted Together
Ariana Grande was spotted spending time with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez. The former couple were spotted grabbing lunch together in Austin ahead of Grande's Eternal Sunshine Tour stop in the city. "They've been hanging out recently," a source tells PEOPLE. A representative for Grande declined to comment.
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