Newly single star Ariana Grande has sparked rumors that she has rekindled a romance with a former flame.The actress and singer was spotted spending some time with her ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez in Austin, Texas.
According to TMZ and photos shared by fans online, Grande and Alvarez were seen dining together at a restaurant on June 25 while the singer was in Austin for her Eternal Sunshine tour.
Ariana Grande was spotted with her ex Ricky Alvarez
Grande was reportedly accompanied by director Christian Breslauer during her time in Texas. On her day off, she was photographed chatting with friends before later stopping by De Nada Cantina, where she also delighted fans with a selfie.
Ariana Grande takes selfies with her fans
However, sources familiar with the situation told the outlet that there is “nothing romantic” between the former flames and that Alvarez is just one of many friends celebrating Grande’s birthday in the city. The singer turned 33 on June 26.
Ariana Grande changes Ricky’s lineThank you, next ‘
Interestingly, this revelation came days after Grande surprised fans by changing the lyrics of her hit song “Thank U, Next” during a live performance. She reportedly changed the lyrics of the hit song during her performance on June 24.
Instead of singing the original line, “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh,” she changed it to, “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now it still kinda smacks,” sparking speculation that she may have rekindled her decade-long romance.Grande and Alvarez dated when he was part of her backup dance crew on her 2015 Honeymoon Tour. Their relationship later inspired a reference in “Thank U, Next,” in which the singer reflected on her many past romances.
Ariana Grande is breaking up with Ethan Slater
The outing also comes just weeks after reports confirmed that Grande has officially split from her Wicked co-star, Ethan Slater. According to reports, the duo ended their two-year relationship amicably and remained friends after the breakup.
