Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez Cement Rekindled Romance With Matching Ink

The new ink features the phrase “I do love you” etched onto the clavicles of both Grande and Álvarez. While the singer teased the design in an August 12 Instagram post—which also served as their official social media re-introduction—the matching nature of the tattoos confirms the pair’s renewed bond. This development follows months of speculation that began in June, fueled by the singer altering lyrics to her hit song "Thank U, Next" during live performances to suggest they had found their way back to one another.

Despite the public scrutiny surrounding her private life following her recent split from Ethan Slater, insiders close to the singer maintain that she is prioritizing her own happiness. Reports indicate that the relationship is progressing deliberately, with the pair leaning on a decade-long history of friendship. As Grande prepares to step back from the public eye upon the conclusion of her tour next month, she reportedly intends to spend her hiatus with Álvarez, remaining largely indifferent to external criticism regarding her dating life.