Overview
- Photographs published July 17 show Grande and Alvarez walking arm-in-arm through Central Park with affectionate contact, images first shared by paparazzi outlets and reported by multiple outlets.
- Fans noticed Grande altering the Ricky line in Thank U, Next during recent Eternal Sunshine tour shows, most notably at the July 13 Barclays Center performance, and viral clips tied the lyric change to the reunion.
- Reports say Alvarez has been attending several tour stops and spending time with Grande and her circle, and unnamed insiders tell outlets the pair are reconnecting slowly and not rushing back into a serious relationship.
- Coverage relies largely on paparazzi photos and unnamed sources, and neither Grande nor Alvarez has given an on-the-record confirmation of their relationship.
- Outlets report Ethan Slater learned of the reunion through mutual friends rather than directly from Grande, and observers say the next signs to watch are further public appearances, lyric changes or an official statement.