Pop star Ariana Grande was photographed with her ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez after splitting from actor Ethan Slater, drawing attention.
On the 6th (local time), U.S. entertainment outlet Page Six reported that Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez spent the Independence Day holiday together in Boca Raton, Florida, on the 4th.
In the released photos, the two are seen in casual attire leaving the big-box supermarket Whole Foods, carrying grocery bags from their shopping. In particular, Alvarez was photographed personally lifting a shopping basket into a vehicle.
However, Ariana Grande's side did not comment on the nature of the relationship between the two.
Rumors of a reunion between Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez emerged in June. At that time, photos were released showing the two dining together at a restaurant in Texas, and around the same time news also surfaced that Ariana Grande had split from actor Ethan Slater.
But at the time TMZ, citing a close source, reported that there was no romantic relationship between the two this time, drawing a line under reunion rumors.
Still, fans' interest continues. At a recent concert in Austin, Grande changed the lyrics of her hit song "thank u, next." The original line Wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh was altered in the performance to He's still got my back, drawing attention. Alvarez, who attended the concert, was photographed smiling brightly and shaking hands with friends during that moment.
Ricky Alvarez and Ariana Grande dated from 2015 to 2016 and are known to have maintained a friendly relationship after their breakup. The two were also spotted together in 2019.
Meanwhile, after breaking up with Ricky Alvarez, Ariana Grande had public relationships with the late Mac Miller, Pete Davidson, her ex-husband Dalton Gomez, and actor Ethan Slater, whom she met through the film Wicked. In particular, while dating Ethan Slater, it became known that the other party was married, sparking controversy over an affair.
Recently the two have broken up, and a close source said, "They ended their romantic relationship several months ago" and "They are now friends who respect and support each other."
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