Ariana Grande spotted with ex Ricky Alvarez, hinting at renewed bond

Ariana Grande, 33, and former boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, 34, were observed leaving a Whole Foods store in Boca Raton, Florida, on July 4. An insider told Us Weekly that the pair have always shared a close bond and are now reconnecting after a period of distance that occurred while Grande was dating Ethan Slater. The source said Grande is grateful for Alvarez’s support, describing him as “a huge source of support” in her life.

Grande first met Alvarez when he joined her tour as a backup dancer in 2015; they dated from April 2015 until July 2016 and were later referenced in her 2018 hit “Thank U, Next.” During a concert on June 26 in Austin, Texas, she altered the lyric to acknowledge Alvarez’s continued presence. The insider also confirmed that Grande’s recent split from Slater was amicable and that the two remain friends.

No official comments were obtained from Grande or Alvarez.