Ariana Grande has just wrapped up her Eternal Sunshine Tour, but the pop star may have left fans with one more thing to talk about. Her final show on September 1, 2026, was already an emotional moment for fans. But Ariana’s surprise lyric change in Thank U, Next has now sparked fresh speculation about her relationship with Ricky Alvarez and whether the singer could be thinking about marriage.
Ariana and Ricky have a history. The two dated from 2015 to 2016 before remaining close friends. Now, after being spotted together again in 2026, rumours of a possible reconciliation have been doing the rounds. And Ariana may have just added more fuel to the fire.
Did Ariana Grande Change Her ‘Thank U, Next’ Lyrics For Ricky Alvarez?
Ricky Alvarez has always had a special place in Ariana’s Thank U, Next. The 2018 song famously referenced several of Ariana’s former relationships, including her romance with Ricky. The original lyrics about him go, “Wrote some songs about Ricky/ Now I listen and laugh.”
But during the final show of her Eternal Sunshine Tour in London on September 1, Ariana appeared to change the lyrics. Instead, she sang, “Wrote some songs about Ricky/ I’m tryna make him my last.”
And naturally, fans noticed. The change immediately sent social media into overdrive, with many interpreting “make him my last” as a possible hint that Ariana sees Ricky as the person she wants to spend the rest of her life with.
Why Are Fans Linking The Lyric Change To Marriage?
The lyric change comes amid growing speculation that Ariana and Ricky are more than just friends again. The two were spotted together in Austin around the time of Ariana’s birthday celebrations and ahead of her July 2026 concert. Photos of the pair at a restaurant quickly prompted fans to wonder whether they were on a date.
However, reports citing sources close to the pair claimed that the outing was not romantic. According to those reports, Ricky was simply among the friends Ariana was spending time with. That did little to stop the rumours. And then there was the jewellery store visit.
Did Ariana Grande’s Jewellery Store Visit Fuel Engagement Rumours?
Just one day before the final Eternal Sunshine Tour concert, Ariana was reportedly spotted with her mother at a high-end jewellery store. With Ariana and Ricky already at the centre of reconciliation rumours, her visit to a jewellery store suddenly became part of the engagement theory.
Was she shopping for a ring? Was it simply a regular jewellery visit? There is no confirmation that Ariana was looking at engagement rings, but the timing certainly gave fans another reason to speculate. Then, on the very next day, Ariana changed the Ricky lyric.
Who Is Ricky Alvarez And When Did He Date Ariana Grande?
Ricky Alvarez is a dancer and choreographer who has been part of Ariana’s professional and personal life for years. He was one of Ariana’s backup dancers during her Honeymoon Tour in 2015, around the same period when their romantic relationship began. The two dated for more than a year before splitting in July 2016.
Despite the breakup, Ricky remained close to Ariana. Their friendship continued long after their romantic relationship ended, which has made the latest reconciliation rumours particularly interesting to fans. In 2026, their public appearances together once again sparked speculation that their relationship may have evolved from friendship back into something romantic. Neither has officially confirmed that they are a couple.
When Did Ariana Grande And Ricky Alvarez Rekindle Their Romance?
Rumours about Ariana and Ricky resurfaced in 2026 after the two were spotted together in Texas. Their appearance came ahead of Ariana’s Austin concert and around her birthday celebrations. While fans immediately interpreted the outing as a romantic date, reports citing sources close to Ariana said Ricky was simply spending time with her and her wider group of friends.
Still, their repeated appearances together kept the speculation going. Ariana has also reportedly shared a hazy photo featuring Ricky on Instagram, which some fans interpreted as a soft launch of their relationship. Again, there has been no official confirmation from either Ariana or Ricky.
Is Ariana Grande Getting Married To Ricky Alvarez?
The marriage speculation is entirely based on fan interpretation at this stage. Ariana has not announced an engagement to Ricky, nor has she confirmed that the two are officially back together.
Her changed Thank U, Next lyrics are certainly interesting, particularly because the new line changes Ricky’s place in the song from an ex she can laugh about to someone she may want to make her “last.”
