Are Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez Back Together? Speculations Rise as Exes Reunite
Ariana Grande has sparked speculation about rekindling her romance with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, hinting at a possible soft relaunch of their relationship. The pop star, 33, and dancer Ricky, 34, previously dated from April 2015 to just over a year later. Following her recent breakup with Ethan Slater, Ariana has been seen spending time with Ricky, leading fans to believe they might be back together. Fans noticed Ariana liking all of Ricky's Instagram posts, fueling the rumors further.
During her current Eternal Sunshine tour, Ariana made changes to the lyrics of her song "Thank U, Next," which originally referenced Ricky in a more positive light. This alteration, along with Ricky attending her tour performance in June and sitting with her parents, added to the speculation of a possible reunion. The pair was also seen having lunch together in Texas, further fueling the rumors of their reconciliation.
Ariana's emotional breakdown during a recent performance came just a week after her split from Ethan, her co-star in the Wicked movie. Despite the breakup, Ariana and Ricky seem to be on good terms, with Ricky even being in the VIP area for her birthday show and attending other tour performances. The interactions between Ariana and Ricky have left fans wondering if they are indeed back together, as they continue to show support for each other.