Singer and former backup dancer take relationship slowly as fans celebrate reunion hints
LOS ANGELES: Ariana Grande has reportedly reunited with former boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, with sources saying the pair are giving their relationship another chance while choosing to take things slowly.
According to people familiar with the situation, the Grammy-winning singer and her former backup dancer have reconnected after weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship. However, insiders say Grande’s demanding work schedule and ongoing “Eternal Sunshine” tour have encouraged the couple to avoid rushing into anything serious.
Sources close to the pair said they are enjoying spending time together again without placing unnecessary expectations on the relationship. They added that Alvarez has remained a positive presence in Grande’s life over the years, maintaining a close relationship with her family, something the singer reportedly values deeply.
Public appearances fuel reunion speculation
Rumours of a reconciliation first emerged last month after Grande celebrated her birthday alongside Alvarez and several friends at a restaurant in Austin, Texas.
Soon afterward, the pair were photographed together during the Fourth of July weekend while leaving a Whole Foods store in Boca Raton, Florida carrying grocery bags, further fueling speculation that they had rekindled their romance.
Meanwhile, Grande appeared to offer fans another clue during a recent concert in New York City. While performing her hit song “Thank U, Next,” she altered one of the song’s well-known lyrics.
Instead of singing, “Wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh,” Grande performed the line as, “Wrote some songs about Ricky, we always find our way back,” prompting an enthusiastic reaction from the audience.
Long-standing connection
Grande and Alvarez first met in 2015 when he joined her Honeymoon Tour as a backup dancer. The pair began dating the same year and remained together until 2016 before ending their relationship.
Despite their breakup, they reportedly stayed on good terms and maintained mutual respect over the years.
Although neither Grande nor Alvarez has publicly confirmed the reunion, recent public appearances and the singer’s on-stage lyric change have intensified speculation that the former couple is once again exploring a romantic future together while taking their relationship one step at a time.
