Ariana Grande, ex Ricky Alvarez have been spending time together recently, says source
Washington DC, June 27
Ariana Grande has once again found herself at the centre of relationship speculation after she was spotted spending time with former boyfriend Ricky Alvarez in Texas.
The singer was seen having lunch with Alvarez ahead of her Eternal Sunshine Tour stop in Austin, prompting fresh discussion among fans, PEOPLE said.
According to a source quoted by PEOPLE, Grande and Alvarez "have been hanging out recently". A representative for the singer declined to comment on the report.
The sighting comes months after Grande reportedly ended her relationship with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater. PEOPLE had confirmed earlier this month that the pair had split earlier in 2026.
Grande and Alvarez dated between 2015 and 2016 before parting ways. Despite the breakup, the two have remained on friendly terms over the years. Their cordial relationship first drew attention after Grande referenced Alvarez in her 2018 hit 'Thank U,' 'Next' with the lyric, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh."
At the time, Alvarez responded with a humorous Instagram Stories video, joking about the lyric before writing, "Nothing but gratitude. Thank you, next... (those songs are fire tho... you're welcome)." Grande reshared his posts, playfully apologising that he "got the worst line" while adding that it was "meant very lovingly".
The online exchange had fuelled reconciliation rumours back then, but Grande quickly clarified that they were "friends" and urged fans to "take a big ol' breather".
The singer has also made subtle changes to the Ricky lyric during recent performances of Thank U, Next. According to PEOPLE magazine, during her June 26 concert, she sang, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, I know he's still got my back," while at an earlier show she used the line, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, now they still kinda slap."
Neither Grande nor Alvarez has publicly commented on the latest speculation surrounding their reunion.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Why do we Indians even care about a random American singer's love life? There are real issues in our country. But I guess entertainment is entertainment. She seems nice though.
I love how she changed the lyrics! "Now they still kinda slap" is so clever and casual. Very relatable, like someone who has moved on but still appreciates the past. Ricky seems chill about it all too.
I've never heard of Ricky or this breakup. Not that I'm interested. 😂 But this 'Eternal Sunshine Tour', that's a good movie anyway.
The headline says 'spending time together' but the article says 'friends'. Why do we sensationalize everything? Let people live. But that lyric change is genuinely funny.
She's dating someone new every year, it seems. At least she's not dragging it in the mud like some Indian celebrities do. Clean break and friendly terms is mature.
I don't follow Hollywood much but this is cute. The fact that they can joke about it shows real growth. Better than the toxic ex drama we see sometimes in Bollywood. 😌
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