The internet’s been buzzing with breakup speculation, but here’s the scoop: Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are absolutely still together. Despite what the rumor mill might have you believing, sources close to the couple are setting the record straight.
The latest wave of split rumors kicked off after the Wicked cast posed for photos at the UK premiere in London on Monday night. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Grande and Slater weren’t standing next to each other in the group shots, which naturally sent social media into overdrive. However, multiple witnesses at the premiere painted a completely different picture of what actually went down backstage.
According to insiders who spoke to TMZ, the couple was spotted holding hands and being affectionate behind the scenes. So much for that breakup theory, right? Sources assure fans that everything’s great between the two, and despite their incredibly busy work schedules, they always make time for each other.
This isn’t the first time Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have had to deal with breakup whispers. The couple, who’ve been dating for over two years now, have kept their relationship relatively private. That privacy, though, sometimes fuels speculation when they’re not photographed together constantly.
Back in September 2024, Grande opened up to Vanity Fair about dealing with tabloid coverage of their relationship. She didn’t hold back when defending Slater, saying, “There couldn’t be a less accurate depiction of a human being than the one that the tabloids spread about him.” She also praised his character, adding, “No one on this earth tries harder or spreads themselves thinner to be there for the people that he loves and cares about.”
The couple recently wrapped up separate projects—Grande finished filming Focker in Law before diving into the Wicked press tour. Meanwhile, their relationship continues to thrive away from the cameras. When she’s not working, Grande’s known to be a homebody, which might explain why public sightings are somewhat rare these days.
So there you have it. The dating duo is still very much an item, proving once again that not everything you read online is true.
