Ariana Grande Makes Relationship With Ex Ricky Alvarez Insta-Official. We Were Not Ready!

Ariana Grande shared a photo dump that also featured Ricky Alvarez, whom she dated back in 2015.

Ariana Grande Makes Relationship With Ex Ricky Alvarez Insta-Official. We Were Not Ready!

Ariana Grande once again broke the internet after sharing photos with Ricky Alvarez. The duo, who dated back in 2015, seemingly rekindled their relationship. This comes days after the announcement about her stepping back from the public eye was rolled out. As soon as she shared the photos with Ricky, fans couldn’t help but express their surprise and excitement over the same.

Ariana Grande Goes Instagram Official With Ricky Alvarez

Ariana Grande blessed our feeds after sharing a carousel on Instagram. The dump featured her pets and loved ones, and yes, it also featured Ricky Alvarez. In one of the photos, we can see Ricky’s arm on Ariana’s shoulder. The singer also added another blurry mirror picture with him, where he is seen holding the camera as Ariana turned towards him.

 

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But this isn’t the only time this pair has surprised their fans. Before Ariana shared the pictures with Ricky on her Instagram, he was seen dancing during her New York show. Days prior to that, Ariana reportedly gave him a shout-out while singing the line about him from ‘Thank U, Next.’ She altered the lyrics to “Wrote some songs about Ricky / We always find our way back.” 

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Here’s What You Should Know

After dating for almost three years, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater parted ways in June 2026. Soon, the rumour about her and Ricky Alvarez started making the rounds on social media after the two were reportedly spotted together. For the unversed, the duo dated back in 2015 and broke up in 2016. However, there was no bitterness between them, as they remained friendly over the years.

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First Published: August 13, 2026 2:27 PM

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