Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez are reportedly together after an amicable breakup. The pop singer, who has been friends with him since 2014, had allegedly called it quits in 2016. Despite parting ways, Ariana and Ricky have remained friends.
Exactly a decade after their breakup, they are back together, but are taking it ‘slow’, According to the latest report, Ariana and Ricky are not rushing into the relationship, and seem to be enjoying each other’s company in the rekindling phase. Earlier in July, it was revealed that he spent the Fourth of July weekend in Florida with Grande and her family.
Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez are reportedly dating
According to People’s report, are ‘taking things very slowly’. A source close to the development told the magazine, “Ariana has always considered Ricky a friend. She’s not held ill will against him [since their split]. Ricky is dependable, trustworthy and very supportive. Ariana feels she can be herself around Ricky.”
The source added that the couple is in the romance rekindling phase. “They’re not jumping into anything serious right away, but Ari is happy to have him back in her life,” the source shared.
Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez’s relationship timeline
Ariana and Ricky’s romance started in 2014 when he joined her team as a backup dancer for her Honeymoon Tour. They grew close while working together and did not publicly announce their relationship. Soon, eagle-eyed fans noticed that something was cooking between them. Around April to June 2015, Ariana and Ricky had reportedly started dating. The Honeymoon Tour confirmed their relationship and after that, they were frequently seen together on social media and in public.
Ariana and Ricky’s relationship lasted for about a year. She also said in interviews that she was happy being in a relationship. Further details were never revealed. Fan theories suggest that Ricky inspired her 2016 album Dangerous Woman, including Moonlight.
The relationship reportedly ended amicably in 2016. Ariana’s cryptic messages on social media were self-explanatory. By 2018/2019, Ariana and Ricky were friends once again. She credited Ricky in her hit song “thank u, next” with the lyric, “Wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh.” Ricky reacted, and Ariana joked that she had given him ‘the worst line,’ saying it was written affectionately.
Years after the breakup, they collaborated on the Sweetener World Tour. He worked as a photographer and videographer for her project. They eventually collaborated more often, even when she moved on to other relationships.