Ariana Grande Spends Time With Ex Ricky Alvarez After Ethan Slater Breakup
Ariana Grande is entering a hiatus from the spotlight following nonstop public scrutiny and criticism regarding her weight. She is spending this time with her boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez, whom she recently soft-launched on Instagram on July 27 by posting a photo of them sharing olives. This reunion follows her split from Wicked co-star Ethan Slater. While Grande focuses on her personal circle, reports indicate that Slater and his ex-wife, Lilly Jay, are prioritizing co-parenting rather than rekindling their own marriage.
What changed
Grande officially announced a hiatus from public life and soft-launched her relationship with Ricky Alvarez via Instagram.
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Ariana Grande steps back from public eye amid rekindled romance with Ricky Alvarez
Ariana Grande is entering a hiatus from the spotlight following nonstop public scrutiny and criticism regarding her weight. She is spending this time with her boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez, whom she recently soft-launched on Instagram on July 27 by posting a photo of them sharing olives. This reunion follows her split from Wicked co-star Ethan Slater. While Grande focuses on her personal circle, reports indicate that Slater and his ex-wife, Lilly Jay, are prioritizing co-parenting rather than rekindling their own marriage.
Why it matters
Grande previously dated Alvarez and recently ended her relationship with Ethan Slater. She is now releasing her raunchiest album to date, titled Petal, which addresses her sex life after the Slater breakup.
What is confirmed
- Ariana Grande posted a photo on July 27 showing her and Ricky Alvarez sharing olives.
- Grande is taking a step back from the spotlight due to nonstop public scrutiny.
- Ethan Slater and Lilly Jay are focused on co-parenting.
Still unconfirmed
- Grande is stepping away from the spotlight specifically due to brutal weight criticism.
- Grande's new album Petal is her raunchiest yet.
- Ethan Slater has revived a romance with his ex-wife Lilly.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the Petal album release date
- Further public appearances of Grande and Alvarez
- Official statement from Ethan Slater regarding his relationship status
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- pagesix.com — Ariana Grande’s plans for hiatus revealed after decision to step away from spotlight
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Ariana Grande Steps Back From Spotlight Amid Romance With Ricky Alvarez
Ariana Grande is taking a hiatus from public life following nonstop public scrutiny and criticism regarding her weight. During this break, she is seeking support from former boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, whom she has rekindled a romance with. Grande hinted at the relationship in a July 27 Instagram post featuring the pair sharing olives. While she retreats from the spotlight, she has released a new album titled Petal, described as her raunchiest work to date, following her split from Wicked co-star Ethan Slater.
Why it matters
Grande previously dated Alvarez before her relationship with Slater. The transition occurred amidst high-profile professional commitments and intense media attention.
What is confirmed
- Ariana Grande is taking a step back from the spotlight due to nonstop public scrutiny.
- Grande is in a rekindled romance with Ricky Alvarez.
Still unconfirmed
- Ethan Slater and Lilly Jay are focused solely on co-parenting and are not reuniting.
- Ethan Slater has revived a relationship with his ex-wife Lilly.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the length of Grande's hiatus
- Further public appearances or posts confirming the status of the relationship with Alvarez
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (7)
- www.aol.com — Ariana Grande Soft Launches Rekindled Ricky Álvarez Romance
- www.mirror.co.uk — Ariana Grande's Petal is raunchiest album yet after split from Wicked's Ethan Slater
- jang.com.pk — Ethan Slater reunites with ex-wife Lilly amid Ariana Grande, Ricky Alvarez romance?
- www.mirror.co.uk — Ariana Grande leans on ex she 'really trusts' as she steps back from public life
- pagesix.com — The real reason Ariana Grande is disappearing from spotlight after brutal weight criticism
- www.aol.com — Ariana Grande's ex ‘absolutely not' reuniting with wife he divorced before Wicked romance
- pagesix.com — Ariana Grande’s plans for hiatus revealed after decision to step away from spotlight
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Ariana Grande Spotted with Ex Ricky Alvarez Following Ethan Slater Split
Ariana Grande has been seen spending time with former boyfriend Ricky Alvarez in Austin, Texas. These meetings occurred shortly after her breakup with Ethan Slater. Grande also altered lyrics to her song Thank U, Next, referencing Alvarez.
What's confirmed:
- Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez were seen together in Austin, Texas.
- Grande and Alvarez previously dated from 2015 to 2016.
- Grande split from Ethan Slater after nearly three years together.
- Grande changed the lyrics to her song Thank U, Next to include a shout-out to Alvarez.
- Grande was photographed with Alvarez twice in one week during her Eternal Sunshine Tour stop in Texas.
Still unconfirmed:
- Grande and Alvarez are rekindling their romantic relationship.
- The pair have been hanging out recently according to an unnamed source.
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