Multiple entertainment outlets report that Ariana Grande and her former partner, dancer Ricky Alvarez, are potentially back together after her split from actor Ethan Slater. The reports cite recent sightings and Ariana Grande’s on-stage and lyrical references that some commentators interpret as signals about a rekindled relationship. According to coverage summarized across sources, Grande has altered lyrics associated with “thank u, next” during tour stops in New York, with changes that reference Alvarez more than once, which outlets describe as escalating speculation. People and other outlets frame the situation as possible reconciliation, noting that any renewed connection may be handled cautiously, with one account characterizing developments as “very slowly.” The New York Post similarly frames the story as a report of the two being “back together,” referencing Alvarez as someone with whom Grande previously attempted a relationship. Other outlets present timeline-based reviews and interpretations of Grande’s comments during performances. None of the sources provide direct, formal confirmation from Grande, but they agree that recent media sightings and repeated lyrical or performance cues are fueling claims of a renewed romance.