Ariana Grande has officially rekindled her romance with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, but the pop star appears to be slowing things down this time around.
After weeks of growing speculation, sources have confirmed that the 33-year-old singer and her 35-year-old former dancer are giving their relationship another chance.
However, due to Grande’s busy schedule and ongoing tour commitments, the reunited couple is intentionally taking things one step at a time.
According to a source close to the matter, the two simply enjoy spending time together and seeing where things go without putting too much pressure on the relationship.
A major factor in their reconciliation is the strong bond Alvarez has had with Grande’s family over the years, which she deeply values.
The source added that Alvarez also made a concerted effort to show up and support the Grammy winner while she was on her way, a gesture that certainly didn’t go unnoticed by the singer.
Dating rumors began swirling last month when Grande was spotted celebrating her birthday with Alvarez and a group of friends at a restaurant in Austin, Texas.
The couple then spent the Fourth of July weekend together, where they were photographed carrying bags of groceries from a Whole Foods in Boca Raton, Florida.
Grande herself hinted that the romance was back on during a concert in New York earlier this week.
While performing her hit song Thanks, Next as part of her “Eternal Sunshine” tour, she surprised the crowd by swapping the song’s original lyrics.
Instead of singing the famous line, “I wrote a few songs about Ricky / Now I listen and I laugh,” Grande smiled and sang, “I wrote a few songs about Ricky / We always find our way back.” ยป
Footage from the concert captured the massive crowd in the venue going absolutely crazy over the unexpected change in the lyrics.
The history between the two dates back over a decade.
Grande and Alvarez dated for about a year between 2015 and 2016, after first meeting when he joined her as a backup dancer for her Honeymoon tour in 2015.
Despite their separation, the two men always remained on good terms.
