Ariana Grande Hints Again at Reunion with Ex Ricky Alvarez

Ariana Grande has once again fueled speculation that she's back together with her ex-boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez. During a concert in New York at the Barclays Center, the singer changed the lyrics of her hit 'Thank U, Next,' which fans took as another hint at a rekindled romance.

The original 2018 version includes the line: 'Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh.' However, at the Brooklyn show, Ariana Grande sang: 'Wrote some songs about Ricky / We always find our way back.' The sold-out crowd erupted in cheers when they heard the change.

This isn't the first time the singer has altered the lyrics of 'Thank U, Next' during her 2026 tour. Earlier, on June 26, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, she performed the line: 'Wrote some songs about Ricky / I know he's still got my back.' And a few days before that, she sang: 'Wrote some songs about Ricky / And they still kinda slap.'

Ricky Alvarez started working as a backup dancer for Ariana in 2014, and by 2015, they began dating. However, the relationship didn't last long — the couple split the following year. Since then, their paths have crossed occasionally, but recently, paparazzi have spotted them together more often, including at a Fourth of July celebration.

Fans are buzzing on social media, convinced that the constant lyric changes are not just a creative experiment but a real signal that Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez are back together. Some even note that 'Thank U, Next' mentions other exes, but it's Ricky who gets these lyrical tweaks.

Ariana herself hasn't commented on the speculation, but her on-stage behavior speaks volumes. If the rumors turn out to be true, it would be one of the most surprising reunions in showbiz, given that the pair split nearly a decade ago.