Ariana Grande fuels Ricky Alvarez dating rumors with another wild lyric change
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Key Points:
- Ariana Grande hinted at rekindling her romance with ex Ricky Alvarez by changing the lyrics of her song “Thank U, Next” during a recent performance, singing “Wrote some songs about Ricky / We always find our way back.”
- The lyric change sparked excitement among fans, following multiple sightings of Grande and Alvarez together, including shopping trips and dining outings over recent months.
- Despite a source previously denying a romantic reunion, Grande’s onstage remarks and Alvarez’s visible reaction suggest a closer bond than before, years after their initial relationship from 2015 to 2016.
- Grande has had several high-profile relationships since Alvarez, including with Mac Miller, Pete Davidson, Dalton Gomez, and Ethan Slater, with her split from Slater confirmed in June 2024.
- The singer and Alvarez have maintained a friendly connection over the years, with public appearances together as recently as early 2019.
