Ariana Grande has been in the headlines for his funny tour with fantasy moments. Amidst all this, the 33-year-old sparked speculation about a rekindling with her ex-boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez. At the last concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, he said he sparked a rekindled romance between the two by tweaking the famous lyrics to “Thank You, Next.”
What did Ariana Grande say about Ricky Alvarez?
“Thank You, Next” became an empowering anthem of resilience and self-gratification after its release in 2019. Half a decade later, the song has been transformed into a way for the singer to hint at an update on her romantic life. During the show, Grande sang, “Wrote some songs about Ricky; We always find our way back,” instead of the original lyrics, “Wrote some songs about Ricky; Now I listen and laugh.” Drawing loud cheers and cheers, she had a bright smile during the changeover as videos surfaced all over the internet.Previously, during her concert in Austin, Texas in June 2026, Grande perfectly changed the lyrics while present in the VIP section. “She wrote some songs about Ricky, I know she still had my back,” she sang, sparking romance rumors on social media. The lovey-dovey exchange comes after they were spotted hanging out near a car over the 4th of July weekend in Florida.
About Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez
Ricky Alvarez, a former backup dancer for Ariana Grande, dated her for a brief period from 2015 to 2016. According to TMZ, they had split amicably months before the breakup went public. The reunion came after news of Grande’s breakup with her “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater made headlines, ending the relationship after three years.