Ariana Grande reunites with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez in Texas; spark romance buzz after singer’s split from ‘Wicked’ co-star Ethan Slater – PICS |

New single star Ariana Grande has sparked rumors that he has rekindled a romance with an old flame.The actress and singer was spotted spending time with her ex-boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez in Austin, Texas. According to TMZ and photos shared online by fans, Grande and Alvarez were spotted dining together at a restaurant on June 25 while the singer was in Austin for her Eternal Sunshine tour.

Ariana Grande seen with ex-beau Ricky Alvarez

Grande was also accompanied by director Christian Breslauer during her stay in Texas. On her day off, she was photographed chatting with friends before later stopping by De Nada Cantina, where she also obliged fans with selfies.

Ariana Grande poses with fans for selfies

However, sources familiar with the situation told the outlet that there is “nothing romantic” between the former flames and that Alvarez is simply one of several friends celebrating Grande’s birthday in town. The singer turned 33 on June 26.

Ariana Grande changes Ricky’s line to ‘Thanks, Next‘

Interestingly, this discovery came days after Grande shocked fans by changing the lyrics to her hit song “Thank U, Next” during a live performance. He reportedly altered the lyrics to his hit song during his June 24 performance. Instead of singing the original line, “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh,” she changed it to “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now they still slap,” prompting speculation that she may have rekindled their decade-long romance.Grande and Alvarez dated while he was part of her backing dance crew on the Honeymoon Tour in 2015. Their relationship later inspired a reference in ‘Thank U, Next,’ in which the singer reflected on her many past romances.

Ariana Grande splits Ethan Slater

The exit also comes just weeks after reports confirmed that Grande had officially split from her “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater. The couple reportedly ended their two-year relationship amicably and have remained friends after the breakup.