Ricky Alvarez watching Ariana Grande perform at her Eternal Sunshine concert in New York City.
Front Row Support in NYC
Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez are no longer hiding their renewed connection.
The 35-year-old dancer was spotted in the crowd at Grande’s New York City concert this weekend. He attended the show to support the 33-year-old pop star during her “Eternal Sunshine” tour.
A viral TikTok captured Alvarez keeping a low profile in a black hat and blue flannel. Fans filmed him swaying and holding up his phone light during Grande’s performance of “Imperfect for You.”
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Central Park PDA
The surprise concert appearance arrived just two days after the couple was seen showing serious affection in public.
On Thursday, Grande and Alvarez took a highly visible stroll through Central Park. Onlookers watched the pair walk with their arms wrapped around each other.
The Grammy winner and her former backup dancer originally dated from 2015 to 2016. Following their initial split, Grande’s high-profile dating history included an engagement to Pete Davidson, a marriage to Dalton Gomez, and a relationship with her “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater.
Rumors of a reunion first gained traction in June when Alvarez attended a Texas tour stop. During that show, Grande intentionally changed the lyrics of “Thank U, Next” regarding Alvarez, singing that he has “still got [her] back” instead of claiming he made her “laugh.”
They were later spotted together on the Fourth of July.
Pacing the Reunion
Despite the public outings, insiders say the pair is intentionally avoiding pressure.
Sources confirm they are enjoying their time together without rushing back into a serious commitment.
“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,” a source stated.
The transition back into a relationship has been seamless due to Alvarez’s longstanding ties to the pop star’s inner circle.
“Ricky has remained close with Ariana’s family over the years,” the insider added. “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.”
The Ethan Slater Aftermath
The rekindled romance directly follows the end of Grande’s three-year relationship with Slater.
News of her split from the 34-year-old Broadway actor broke just last month.
According to reports, Slater was completely caught off guard by the rapid reunion. He allegedly found out through mutual friends that Grande had already moved back on with Alvarez.
