Ariana Grande is not back with Ricky Alvarez

Dec 12, 2018 | 5:30 AM

Ariana Grande has shut down rumors that she’s reunited with her ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, one of several men she mentions in the lyrics of “thank u, next.”

The rumors started after Ari exchanged teasing messages with Alvarez over the song’s lyrics, writing, “I’m sorry you got the worst line it was meant v. lovingly,” and he responded, “Nothing but gratitude.” Then, she was spotted hanging out with Ricky in New York.

Then, on Monday, Ariana commented on an Instagram photo of Ricky that showed him wearing a mustard-colored sweater, writing, “These colors are sick” – and fans went nuts.

When one fan commented, “WHATS ABOUT YOU AND ARIANA??? WE ALL WANT TO KNOW,” Ariana wrote, “we’re friends everyone take a big ol breather.”