Ariana Grande knows how to get the internet talking. The pop star spent part of the Fourth of July weekend with her ex, Ricky Alvarez, and fans immediately started connecting the dots. Still, sources have pushed back on the romance rumors.
The pop star sparks major internet speculation after reuniting with her former backup dancer turned creative partner
Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez sparked fresh buzz after another public outing. According to Page Six, the former couple visited a Whole Foods in Boca Raton, Florida, over the Fourth of July weekend. Photos showed them leaving the store with grocery bags, while Alvarez helped load the items into a vehicle.
Naturally, the internet did what it does best. Fans quickly turned the outing into another round of Ariana Grande relationship speculation, especially since Grande and Alvarez have been spotted together more than once recently.
People previously reported that Grande and Alvarez had been “hanging out recently.” The outlet noted that they grabbed lunch in Austin, Texas, before Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour stop there. Her representative declined to comment at the time.
The conversation surrounding Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez gained even more momentum after a “thank u, next” moment onstage. Alvarez attended Grande’s Austin concert, where she changed the lyric about him. Instead of keeping the original line, Grande gave it a warmer spin and sang that he still had her back. That was enough to spark fan speculation. A friendly grocery run, a concert appearance, and a lyric change gave fans plenty to talk about.
However, according to Page Six, sources insisted there is nothing romantic going on between the pair. Grande and Alvarez dated from 2015 to 2016, but they have remained friends over the years. So, while the recent outings have raised eyebrows, they do not confirm that the two have rekindled their relationship.
For now, Grande appears to be focused on her Eternal Sunshine Tour, while fans continue watching every move involving her inner circle. With a “thank u, next” ex back in the picture, the speculation does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon.
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