ariana grande She made headlines for her elegant journey filled with fantasy moments. In the midst of it all, the 33-year-old has fueled speculation about her rekindling with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez. During her latest concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City, she reportedly teased the pair’s rekindled romance by revising famous lyrics from “Thank U, Next.”
What did Ariana Grande say about Ricky Alvarez?
“Thank U, Next” was released in 2019 and became an anthem of resilience and self-satisfaction. Five years later, the song has become a way for the singer to hint at an update on her romantic life. On the show, Grande sang, “Went up some songs about Ricky; we always find our way back,” instead of the original lyrics, “Went up some songs about Ricky; now I listen to it and laugh.” She flashed a huge smile during the transformation, prompting loud gasps and cheers as the video went viral online.Previously, Grande seamlessly changed lyrics while in the VIP area during a June 2026 concert in Austin, Texas. “Written some songs about Ricky; I know he still has my back,” she sang, sparking romance rumors on social media. The lyrics were changed after they were spotted hanging out near a car over the Fourth of July weekend in Florida.
About Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez
Ricky Alvarez is a former background dancer for Ariana Grande, whom she briefly dated from 2015 to 2016. According to TMZ, they split amicably months before news of their split became public. The reunion comes after Grande’s split from “Wicked” costar Ethan Slater made headlines after their relationship ended after three years.
