Are Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s Days as a Couple Numbered?
If you were captivated by last year’s emotionally charged Wicked press tour, you’re in for a treat—the cast is back to promote the highly anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good. But here’s where it gets intriguing: one duo we haven’t seen much of lately is Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater. Despite their individual promotional efforts, the pair has been notably distant during group appearances on the red carpet, sparking rumors that their romance might be on the rocks. And this is the part most people miss: their lack of public interaction has fans and tabloids alike questioning the status of their relationship.
But here’s where it gets controversial... Despite the whispers of a split, sources close to the couple have told TMZ that they are ‘absolutely still together romantically.’ The tabloid even claims that witnesses at the London premiere spotted the pair holding hands and sharing affectionate moments backstage. Adding fuel to the fire, both stars appear to be actively engaging with each other’s Instagram posts—a subtle yet telling sign that all may not be lost. For those craving more evidence, Grande recently shared a slideshow on Instagram featuring a photo of her arm-in-arm with Slater, seemingly quashing breakup rumors.
The backstory you need to know: Grande and Slater have been an item for over two years, meeting on the set of Wicked in December 2022. Their relationship made headlines in July 2023 when TMZ revealed they were dating while both were still married to their respective exes, Dr. Lilly Jay and Dalton Gomez. At the time, a source confirmed to People that Grande and Gomez had separated in January, and that she and Slater had recently begun dating, with Slater also separated from his wife. This timeline, however, has left many fans divided—is their relationship a fairytale romance or a complicated entanglement?
As Wicked: For Good premieres on November 21, the couple faces an entire awards season in the spotlight. Will they weather the storm and make a joint appearance at the 2026 Oscars, or will the pressures of fame drive them further apart? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: their relationship continues to be a topic of fascination and debate. What do you think? Are Ariana and Ethan truly meant to be, or is their romance destined for the tabloids’ ‘splitsville’ section? Let us know in the comments!
