Months after officially confirming her breakup with Ethan Slater, Ariana Grande may have just confirmed her rekindled romance with Ricky Alvarez, one of her ex-boyfriends from a decade ago. The photographer has been getting multiple name checks in the singer’s iconic breakup song, and her newly altered lyrics about Ricky have left fans convinced about their newfound romance.Â
Ariana Grande hints at getting back together with Ricky Alvarez with another lyric change
Grande has been busy with her Eternal Sunshine tour, while behind the scenes, the rumours have been rife that she and Ricky are a thing again. Fans became even more sure after the singer sang Thank U, Next at the July 13, 2026 concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.Â
The song, which has become a popular breakup anthem over the years, speaks about Grande’s past relationships and what they taught her. After giving a subtle nod to Ricky in a previous concert, the singer once again changed the lyrics. This time, her line about Ricky was:
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