Ariana Grande
Ricky Helps Me Deal With Public Scrutiny
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Ariana Grande‘s inner circle believes her boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez, is a positive influence who is a rock for her amid intense public scrutiny … TMZ has learned.
Sources close to Ariana tell TMZ … people around the pop star “feel Ricky is a good guy and has been there for her.”
Our sources pointed out Ricky was also around when Ariana dealt with public drama during their first fling.
Another source tells TMZ … Ariana and Ricky have been dating for a short time after reconnecting in 2025 … years after their first romance.
Sources point out Ariana is still on tour, despite announcing she’ll be taking a break after the shows, and Ricky has been noticeably by her side, supporting her at different spots and cheering her on.
Ariana definitely needs someone to lean on … her body and health are being picked apart by just about everyone … and it sounds like Ricky’s that someone.
