Ariana Grande and ex Ricky Alvarez spotted together, hinting at renewed romance
Pop star Ariana Grande was seen leaving a Whole Foods store in Boca Raton, Florida, on the July 4 weekend with her former backup dancer and ex‑boyfriend Ricky Alvarez. The pair also spent time together at a group gathering in Texas in June and attended Grande’s family holiday in Florida. During her Eternal Sunshine Tour, Grande has altered the lyric of her 2018 hit “Thank U, Next” on several dates – first in Austin, then in New York’s Barclays Center on July 13, where she sang “Wrote some songs about Ricky / We always find our way back.” Sources cited by PEOPLE, TMZ and other outlets say the two are “taking things very slowly” and have not rushed into a formal relationship after Grande’s recent breakup with Wicked co‑star Ethan Slater. Grande continues the 41‑date tour and is preparing to release her eighth studio album, Petal, later this month.