Ariana Grande Rekindles Romance with Ex Ricky Alvarez After Years Apart

Ariana Grande, 33, has reunited with her ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez after nearly a decade apart, according to international entertainment media. The couple originally dated in 2015 when Alvarez was a dancer on Grande's tour, and they were together for about a year. Sources close to the singer told People magazine that they are "taking things slow and not rushing," but Ariana is happy to have him back in her life. They added that Grande holds no grudges over their past breakup and has always considered Alvarez a good friend. She trusts and feels comfortable with him, appreciating his humor and positive energy.

Hints of their renewed relationship surfaced recently during Grande's concert in Texas, where Alvarez was in attendance. During her performance of "Thank U, Next," she altered the lyrics to acknowledge Alvarez, singing, "I know he's still there for me." She further hinted at their reunion by singing, "We always find our way back to each other." Reports also indicate they spent the recent American Independence Day together with his family.

Grande has been relatively recently single, having ended her relationship with actor Ethan Slater, who co-starred with her in the "Wicked" films. Since her 2016 split from Alvarez, she dated the late rapper Mac Miller, comedian Pete Davidson, and singer Mikey Foster. She also married and divorced real estate agent Dalton Gomez before dating Slater. The couple met on the set of the first "Wicked" movie and were together for three years. Fans hope this reunion will be more successful than their previous relationship.