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Ariana Grande's Dating History - Full List of Rumored & Confirmed Ex-Boyfriends Revealed

Ariana Grande just filed for divorce from husband Dalton Gomez, and she’s reportedly already moved on with someone new.

The singer’s dating life has been highly publicized over the years, and is also the subject of her 2019 hit “Thank U, Next.” She’s also dated quite a few people from within the entertainment industry: singers, dancers, actors, you name it.

Who has Ariana been dating over the years? We’re looking back at all of her past relationships leading up to her current relationship.

Click through to see Ariana Grande’s dating history…

Ariana Grande's Dating History - Full List of Rumored & Confirmed Ex-Boyfriends Revealed

Now that singer and actress Ariana Grande is separated from her husband Dalton Gomez, she’s reportedly already moved on with someone new.

Ariana‘s dating life has been highly publicized over the years, and is also the subject of her 2019 hit “Thank U, Next.” She’s also dated quite a few people from within the entertainment industry: singers, dancers, actors, you name it.

Who has Ariana been dating over the years? We’re looking back at all of her past relationships leading up to her current relationship.

Click through to see Ariana Grande’s dating history…

Pop Stars Who Dated Back-Up Dancers (Some of Them Even Got Married!)

When it comes to the glitz and glamour of the music industry, romance often finds its way onto center stage.

Over the years, several iconic pop stars have found love and companionship in the arms of their talented back-up dancers. Some of these love stories led to beautiful marriages, while others saw their romance take center stage for a brief moment. From high-profile unions to secret trysts, the world of pop music has witnessed love bloom between stars and their dance partners.

We’re diving into the world of pop stars who dated their backup dancers, uncovering the stories behind their romances, the impact on their careers, and how love found its way amidst the spotlight’s glare.

Find out which pop stars have dated backup dancers…

Ariana Grande Responds to Rumor That She's Back with Ricky Alvarez

Ariana Grande is not back together with her ex Ricky Alvarez.

It all started when a fan posted on Ricky‘s Instagram, “[What] about you and Ariana????” We all want to know.”

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ariana Grande

Ariana took the time to respond to the fan and you can see what she wrote in response in the gallery below.

If you don’t know, Ricky was one of the exes that Ariana sang about in her new song “Thank U, Next.” Pete Davidson, Big Sean, and Mac Miller are also mentioned.

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Ariana Grande's Ex-Boyfriend Ricky Alvarez Responds to 'Thank U, Next'

Ariana Grande‘s ex Ricky Alvarez has something to say about his mention in her new song “thank u, next!”

The 25-year-old singer gave a shout-out to her former tour dancer with the lyrics, “Wrote some songs about Ricky/ Now I listen and laugh.”

Ricky – who knew about the line before the song was released – took to his Instagram Stories to post a video of himself listening to the song and zooming in when his name was dropped.

“HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH IM SORRY U GOT THE WORST LINE,” Ariana replied. “It was meant v lovingly.”

“Nothing but gratitude,” Ricky shared. “Thank u, next. … (those songs are fire tho… you’re welcome).”

See the screenshots in our gallery below!

Ariana was first linked to Ricky in the summer of 2015. Their split was confirmed a year later in 2016.

If you missed it, be sure to check out the breakdown of every name-check on Ariana‘s new song.

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Ariana Grande Splits With Boyfriend Ricky Alvarez

Ariana Grande and her backup dancer boyfriend Ricky Alvarez have called it quits, according to ET.

The 23-year-old singer met Ricky when he became a dancer on her tour and they have been linked since last summer, when he was spotted with her during their infamous donut-licking incident.

Ariana has hinted at the split on social media, deleting photos of the couple together on Instagram.

“life is wild and change is f**king fantastic,” Ariana wrote on her Twitter.

She later added, “why do y’all always gotta be right about everything. I love you. ty for loving me and caring and having my best interest at heart. I love u.”

Ariana Grande & Boyfriend Ricky Alvarez Travel to Japan Together

Ariana Grande and her boyfriend Ricky Alvarez arrive at Haneda Airport on Monday (April 11) in Tokyo, Japan.

Earlier in the weekend, the 22-year-old entertainer performed on the 2016 MTV Movie Awards! Be sure to watch her jazzy performance of “Dangerous Woman,” accompanied on the piano by composer Jason Robert Brown.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ariana Grande

“また にほ�”に いきます! み�”なに あえるのが まちきれない ♡ ✈️ see you soon,” Ariana tweeted to her fans.

Ariana is in town to promote her third album Dangerous Woman, which will be released in the country on May 20.

FYI: Ariana is carrying a Henri Bendel backpack.

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