If you are on the internet, you might have seen the speculation swirling about the status of Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's relationship, especially after she attended the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards without Ethan by her side. His absence led to widespread rumours about a possible split.

Also, Ethan has recently been seen with his ex-wife, Lilly Jay, and their son, which was reported by various media outlets. This has also convinced the fans that they are not together anymore.

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However, insiders close to the couple have clarified that they are still together. Ethan showed his support for Ariana by sharing a video of her acceptance speech on his Instagram Stories, captioning it with "Video of the Year" and "Best Pop." The public widely saw this gesture as a sign of him shutting down these break-up rumours. Also, fans always find public moments of affection between celebrity couples cute and sweet.

The Beginning of Their Relationship

Grande and Slater have been dating since 2023, when they first met on the set of Wicked. Their relationship has been characterized as "very normal," with both of them preferring to keep their personal lives private. They have also made public appearances at various events, including the Critics' Choice Awards and the Oscars, but have also maintained a level of privacy regarding their relationship.

The couple's decision to keep their relationship private has sometimes led to public speculation on a lot of topics. With crazy fans and non-stop insiders, it seems that they can't get a break.

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My Opinion

If I'm being honest, I've not been a supporter of this relationship considering how it started. We all saw the controversial way this connection began. It was shortly after Ariana's separation from Dalton Gomez and Slater's separation from his wife, Lilly Jay, who had given birth to their son recently. This timing led to public speculation that Slater may have left his wife for Grande, a narrative that went viral.

This might have been the biggest scandal in her public life, with thousands of fans calling her a homewrecker, which is, in my opinion, a very parasocial thing to do, considering we don't know anything about her.

But I still respect their privacy and hope that they will build a strong connection so as not to be affected by the overwhelming hate from the media.

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Eternal Sunshine Tour

Ariana Grande is set to make her highly anticipated return to the stage with the Eternal Sunshine Tour, marking her first global concert tour since 2019. The tour is scheduled to commence on June 6th, 2026, at the Oakland Arena in California and will conclude on August 23rd, 2026, at The O2 Arena in London.

I know so many people are struggling to get the tickets due to high demand. Some venues have sold out within minutes of release. As of September 10, 2025, resale platforms list tickets starting at $365, with prices varying based on location and demand.

I think this tour will be very dreamy and pretty, considering Eternal Sunshine's vibe. I cannot wait for performances of We Can’t Be Friends, Yes, And?, and The Boy Is Mine, and the visuals she will use. Also, I wonder if she will bring back her ponytail while performing or what type of outfits she will wear.

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With Wicked coming out on November 21st this year and the tour happening next year, I'm sure we'll be getting a lot of Ariana Grande content. So, get ready!!!