Ariana Grande reunites with ex Ricky Alvarez in Texas; singer sparks romance after split from ‘Wicked’ co-star Ethan Slater – Photos |

new single star ariana grande sparking rumors of her rekindling romance with her ex-lover.The actress and singer was spotted spending time with her ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez in Austin, Texas. According to photos shared online by TMZ and fans, Grande and Alvarez dined together at a restaurant on June 25 while the singer was in Austin on her “Eternal Sunshine” tour.

Ariana Grande spotted with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez

Grande was also reportedly accompanied by director Christian Breslauer while in Texas. On her day off, she was photographed chatting with friends before heading to De Nada Cantina, where she also took selfies for fans.

Ariana Grande poses for photos with fans

However, a source familiar with the situation told the outlet that there was “nothing romantic” between the two and that Alvarez was just one of several friends in town to celebrate Grande’s birthday. On June 26, the singer celebrated her 33rd birthday.

Ariana Grande changes Ricky’s linesThanks, next one‘

Interestingly, just days ago, Grande surprised fans by changing the lyrics to her hit song “Thank U, Next” during a live performance. She reportedly changed the lyrics to a popular diss song during her June 24 performance. Instead of singing the original lyrics, “Wrote some songs about Ricky/Now I laugh listening to them,” she changed them to “Wrote some songs about Ricky/Now they still kind of slap,” sparking speculation that she might have rekindled her decade-long romance.While Grande and Alvarez were dating, he was part of her backup dance crew for her 2015 Honeymoon Tour. Their relationship was later referenced in “Thank U, Next,” in which the singer reflected on her many past relationships.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater

Just a few weeks ago, reports confirmed that Grande had officially split from her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater. The pair reportedly ended their two-year relationship amicably and remained friends after their split.