Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez Make Red Carpet Appearance Together

Ariana Grande made a public statement about her relationship with Ricky Alvarez on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The singer appeared with Alvarez at the ‘Focker-in-Law’ premiere in New York City.

The couple, having sparked rumors in June when seen together in Austin, confirmed their rekindled romance in August through Instagram. Originally, Grande and Alvarez dated from 2015 to 2016 when he was her backup dancer.

At the premiere, Grande wore a white and gray striped dress with floral details, while Alvarez sported a black blazer, white shirt, and jeans. The couple posed for photos on the red carpet, smiling and exchanging whispers.

Grande hinted at the renewed relationship during her eternal sunshine tour. At her performance on Sept. 1, she altered lyrics in her song “thank u, next” to reflect her hopes for their future together.

On social media, Grande shared more moments from their relationship, including a photo posted on Nov. 2, showing them embracing amid New York City greenery.

Alvarez has also been featured on Grande’s official R.E.M. Beauty account. In a social media challenge video, he guessed beauty products after a kiss from Grande, revealing their personal interactions.

The romance dates back to 2014 when they met during her Honeymoon Tour. After starting to date in April 2015, they split in July 2016 before their recent reunion.