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Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez Bundle Up for a London Outing

August 23, 2026Diego Herrera2 мин

Ariana Grande is currently gracing London with her presence for a 10-day run of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour. The singer, who has a fondness for the city, brought along her rekindled flame, Ricky Álvarez, to experience the last days of the British summer.

As the UK temperatures have notably decreased, both Ariana and Ricky were seen dressed for the chill. Grande sported an oversized, off-white fuzzy cardigan from Amomento, paired with straight-leg blue jeans, white patent ballet pumps from Sandy Liang, and vibrant red socks. Her accessories included round Loewe sunglasses and Irene Neuwirth gumball stud earrings. Her light brunette hair was neatly slicked back into a braided bun, adorned with a pale pink Alice headband. Álvarez, who was protectively arm-in-arm with Grande, opted for a dark blue denim trucker jacket, loose-fitting beige trousers, white lace-up shoes, and a navy knit beanie – a testament to the surprisingly cold London weather. The couple were observed grabbing coffees at Present & Correct and browsing books at IDEA Books in Soho.

While a perfectly coordinated couple's style hasn't been fully established yet, their commitment to each other has been evident, notably through matching tattoos. Grande recently unveiled a script tattoo on her collarbone that reads, "I do love you," which mirrors one inked in a similar location on Álvarez.

Speculation about Grande and Álvarez's reunion had been circulating for a few months, with Grande playfully hinting at their rekindled relationship.

Álvarez previously served as a backup dancer on Grande's "Honeymoon" tour and they dated between 2015 and 2016. He is referenced in her 2019 hit song "thank u, next," alongside other past partners like Big Sean, Mac Miller, and Pete Davidson, with the lyric, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh." Rumors of their reconciliation began to surface when Álvarez was spotted at Grande's birthday concert in Austin, Texas, in June. The pair were later seen holding hands in New York City and subsequently began interacting publicly on each other's social media. During a Brooklyn performance, Grande even altered the lyrics of "thank u, next" to, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, we always find our way back."

Grande and Álvarez made their relationship Instagram official last week with a series of mirror selfies showcasing them embracing.

With the "Eternal Sunshine" tour continuing in London until early September, it's likely we'll see more of Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez exploring the city. Perhaps a West End show or dinner with industry friend Cynthia? This confirmed romance is clearly still blossoming.