Ariana Grande's Alleged BF, Ricky Alvarez Has Reportedly 'Been There' For Her Amid Public Scrutiny
Ariana Grande has been in the headlines ever since she announced that she would be stepping away from the limelight amid public scrutiny surrounding her appearance in the 'Petal' music video.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleAriana Grande left her fans concerned after they noticed her skeletal appearance in the Petal music video. For the unversed, speculation about the singer's weight and appearance has been going on for a while. Amid the buzz, Ariana has announced that she will be stepping away from the limelight. And it seems like her alleged boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez, has been her biggest support through it all.
Ricky Alvarez has been there for Ariana Grande throughout the public scrutiny
Speculation has been rife that Ariana Grande is back with her ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez after her breakup with Ethan Slater. While the couple has not directly confirmed the news, Ricky was seen attending the singer's Eternal Sunshine tour. During the same, Ariana gave him a shoutout, changing the lyrics of her song Thank You, Next.
And now it appears like Ricky Alvarez has been Ariana Grande's constant source of strength and support throughout the current fiasco. The singer's inner circle believes her boyfriend, Ricky, is a positive influence and has been a rock for her amid intense public scrutiny. According to a report by TMZ, sources close to Ariana have alleged that people around the pop star "feel Ricky is a good guy and has been there for her."
A source pointed out to the news outlet that Ricky Alvarez was also around when Ariana Grande dealt with public drama during their first fling. Another source shared that even though Ariana and Ricky have been dating for a short time after reconnecting in 2025, years after their first romance, things have been smooth sailing between them.
What led Ariana Grande to announce her hiatus?
The news of the hiatus came after Ariana Grande released her eighth studio album, Petal, on July 31, 2026. The 12-track album won over the fans as it showed the pop star in a new light as she explores a new phase. While fans were in awe of the songs, the well-curated lyrics, and the overall vibe of her recent album, another topic seems not to leave the singer: her weight loss.
For the unversed, Ariana Grande's photo with one of her teenage fans recently made rounds on social media, and the gorgeous singer's thin appearance re-ignited the conversation about her weight loss and well-being. These speculations were further fueled after the release of the Petal music video, when fans couldn't help but notice Ariana looked even thinner. While the singer looked simply gorgeous, some social media users tagged her as 'skeletal'.
Following the intense public scrutiny, the singer's representatives confirmed that Ariana Grande will be "taking a step back from visibility" after her tour. According to the brief statement shared by her team, she is looking forward to completing her concerts "healthily and happily" before taking a break from public appearances.
They also mentioned that the decision comes after she faced public scrutiny for several months over her looks and personal life. Amid the news of Ariana Grande stepping away from the limelight, sources have also pointed out the singer is still on tour and will only be taking a break after the tour ends, and Ricky Alvarez has been noticeably by her side, supporting her at different spots and cheering her on.
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