Ariana Grande Changes Lyrics About Ex Ricky Again Amid Reconciliation Buzz, 'We Always Find...'
The 'Thank U, Next' singer may have subtly confirmed her reconciliation chatter with ex Ricky Alvarez with yet another warm nod to the photographer.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleMonths 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.
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.
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:
"Wrote some songs about Ricky, we always find our way back."
While the singer has frequently left subtle hints about her relationship with the exes mentioned in the song, her newly changed lyrics about Ricky have become the cherry on top.
Weeks ago, during one of her concerts on June 26, 2026, Ariana Grande had said, "Wrote some songs about Ricky / I know he's still got my back." Before that, she sang, "Wrote some songs about Ricky / And they still kinda slap." All of these changes have happened only after she was spotted with Ricky, after her breakup from Ethan Slater.
At the June 26 concert in Texas, Ricky was one of the audience members who watched Grande perform the iconic song. As soon as he heard the sudden lyric change, he had an adorable reaction to it. In a video that has been going viral on TikTok, Ricky could be seen whipping his head toward her, then sharing a proud, friendly handshake with her.
Insiders confirm Ariana and Ricky are back together and quietly dating
Shortly after Grande's recent concert sparked discussions online, an insider revealed to Page Six that the singer is indeed back with Ricky Alvarez. "Ariana has rekindled things with Ricky, but she isn’t rushing back into the relationship," the source revealed, adding:
"She has a lot on her plate at the moment and is still incredibly busy with her tour schedule, so they’re taking things one step at a time. Ricky has remained close with Ariana’s family over the years, and that’s something she really appreciates. He has also made an effort to show up and support her while she’s on tour, which hasn’t gone unnoticed."
In another conversation with PEOPLE, a source close to the pair claimed that Ariana feels good near Ricky as he has been nothing but supportive. It is worth mentioning that despite breaking up in 2016, Ariana and Ricky remained on cordial terms. The source explained:
"Ariana has always considered Ricky a friend. She’s not held ill will against him since their split. Ricky is dependable, trustworthy and very supportive. Ariana feels she can be herself around Ricky. They’re not jumping into anything serious right away, but Ari is happy to have him back in her life."
Ricky Alvarez has remained an important figure in Ariana Grande's life, not only as her former boyfriend but also as one of her closest friends. A talented dancer, he performed as a backup dancer during Grande's Honeymoon Tour in 2015. The pair dated from 2015 to 2016 before parting ways, but they have maintained a close bond ever since. Grande even referenced him in her hit song Thank U, Next, playfully singing about how he listens to and laughs at the songs she wrote about him.
The pair broke up a year later, with speculations about infidelity from Ricky's end, which Ariana's close ones dismissed. According to the sources, the couple found it hard to make it work. "He didn't cheat or anything," an insider said at that time. "They just found it difficult to make it work. They are still friends though."
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