Ariana Grande, Ricky Alvarez Kiss at Universal Studios Halloween Event

Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez were photographed exchanging a kiss while attending Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. The event took place on Thursday evening, providing visual confirmation of reports suggesting the pair have resumed their relationship.

VIP Section Affection Details

TMZ reported that the two sat together in a VIP area at the theme park before leaning in for the kiss. They engaged in close conversation prior to Grande looking at her phone. Despite Grande wearing a cap pulled low to maintain anonymity, eyewitnesses identified her. Sources indicated the couple displayed further physical affection later in the night, with Grande sitting on Alvarez’s lap at one point.

The pair posed for photographs alongside Art The Clown, a scareactor associated with the Halloween event. Attendees noted that a personal tour guide accompanied them, serving drinks throughout the evening.

Prior Relationship Timeline

This outing follows Grande’s separation from Ethan Slater, an actor known for his role in Wicked, earlier this year. Grande and Slater had begun dating in July 2023 after each finalized divorces from previous spouses. However, Grande and Alvarez possess a longer shared history. Alvarez served as a backup dancer during Grande’s ‘Honeymoon’ tour in 2015. That same year, they dated for nearly twelve months before ending the relationship.

Recent months have seen the two spending time together again. They were observed at a June event in Texas and participated in a Fourth of July celebration with Grande’s family in Florida. Their renewed connection became visible through Alvarez’s attendance at several of Grande’s concerts in Austin, Brooklyn, and London.

Lyrical Changes and Public Outings

During these performances, Grande altered lyrics in the song ‘Thank U, Next’ that referenced Alvarez. At the Austin concert, she changed the line “now I listen and laugh” to “he’s still got my back.” Additionally, the couple was seen sharing an affectionate moment in New York City, followed by a walk through Central Park.