Ariana Grande’s rumored reunion with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez reportedly caught more than just fans by surprise. New claims suggested Ethan Slater learned about the singer’s rekindled romance through mutual friends rather than hearing the news directly from his former girlfriend.
The reported development came weeks after Grande and Slater quietly ended their relationship following three years together. Since then, Grande had fueled speculation by spending time with Alvarez and making subtle changes to one of her biggest hits during her tour.
Ethan Slater reportedly learned about Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez’s reunion through mutual friends
The Daily Mail reported that Slater learned about Grande’s renewed relationship through mutual friends. An insider claimed, “Ariana hasn’t told Ethan specifically, but mutual friends have told him that she is now dating Ricky again.”
The outlet added that Grande had remained loosely in contact with Alvarez during her relationship with Slater. However, it insisted there had been no overlap. One source said, “It was important to her to still be loosely in contact with him as they still had mutual friends.” The source added that Alvarez “never crossed the line while she was with Ethan.”
According to the report, the photographer was “very happy being back in her life.” He reportedly hopes to make the most of their second chance. Another insider claimed Grande gradually reconnected with Alvarez through shared friends. The pair later began spending time together on their own.
The publication also said the former couple, who dated from 2015 to 2016, had fully rekindled their romance. “Ariana and Ricky are fully back in each other’s lives and are together,” one source claimed. The insider added, “What ultimately drew her back was the comfort and familiarity they share. She doesn’t feel like she has to prove herself, and there’s a level of trust that comes with knowing each other so well.”
The source alleged that the pair have approached their relationship differently this time. “They’re revisiting the relationship with a different perspective,” the insider said. They are also “openly talking about what went wrong before and making a conscious effort to avoid repeating those mistakes.” The insider added, “They’re approaching the relationship with more maturity and a clearer understanding of each other.”
Romance rumors gained momentum after Grande reportedly celebrated her birthday with Alvarez in Austin. The pair were later photographed together during a Fourth of July grocery run in Boca Raton. Grande also fueled speculation during a Brooklyn concert. She changed a lyric in Thank U, Next from “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh” to “Wrote some songs about Ricky / We always find our way back.”
Last month, Page Six confirmed that Grande and Slater had quietly ended their relationship. A source told the outlet, “Ariana and Ethan broke up several months ago.” The source added that they have remained friends and “have nothing but respect and admiration for one another.” Grande was also reportedly “feeling really happy and focused on the next chapter” with her Eternal Sunshine tour and upcoming album Petal.
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