Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez Share Passionate Kiss at Universal Studios Halloween Event
Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez have given fans another glimpse into their rekindled romance after sharing a passionate kiss during a night out at Universal Studios Hollywood.
The singer and the professional dancer were spotted together at Halloween Horror Nights on Thursday evening. Video obtained by TMZ showed the pair sitting together in a VIP area before leaning in and kissing.
The public display of affection comes after months of reports that Grande and Alvarez have renewed their relationship.
Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez Share a Kiss
According to TMZ, Grande and Alvarez were sitting at a corner table in a VIP section when they moved closer and shared the kiss.
The pair were also seen talking closely during the evening. Grande reportedly attempted to keep a low profile by wearing a cap pulled down over her face, but people still recognized her.
Sources cited by TMZ also said the couple displayed more affection during the night. Grande was reportedly seen sitting on Alvarez’s lap at one point.
The pair also posed for photographs with Art the Clown, one of the scare actors associated with Halloween Horror Nights. They reportedly had a personal guide during their visit.
Their Rekindled Romance
The Universal Studios outing adds to a series of recent public appearances involving Grande and Alvarez.
The pair first dated in 2015 after meeting while Alvarez worked as a backup dancer during Grande’s Honeymoon Tour. Their relationship lasted for about a year before they eventually separated.
Despite their breakup, the two remained connected over the years.
Their relationship came back into the spotlight in 2026 after they were seen spending time together again. Alvarez was also spotted supporting Grande at several of her concerts.
People previously reported that Grande made their rekindled romance public through social media. The outlet also reported that sources described the pair as taking their relationship slowly.
Grande’s Tour Included Romantic Moments
Grande’s renewed relationship with Alvarez has also appeared during her recent tour.
The singer completed her 41-show Eternal Sunshine Tour in London on September 1. In a video shared after the tour ended, Grande included behind-the-scenes footage that showed her sharing a kiss with Alvarez during rehearsals.
The moment attracted attention because of their history and the timing of their reunion.
Grande also changed lyrics from her song “Thank U, Next” during several tour performances.
The original song included a reference to Alvarez. During her final London performance, she changed the lyric to indicate that she was trying to make him her last.
Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez Have History
Grande and Alvarez’s relationship dates back more than a decade.
Alvarez became known to Grande’s fans partly because of his role as a dancer during the early part of her career. Their relationship was later referenced in Grande’s 2019 hit “Thank U, Next.”
After their split, Alvarez continued working in photography and dance, while Grande’s career expanded across music, film and television.
Their recent reunion has therefore attracted considerable attention from fans who remember their original relationship.
Universal Studios Date Draws Attention
The latest sighting comes as Grande and Alvarez continue to appear increasingly comfortable together in public.
Their Universal Studios outing was more openly affectionate than some of their earlier appearances. The kiss, combined with reports of them spending much of the evening together, has added another chapter to their renewed romance.
Although celebrity relationships can attract intense public interest, Grande and Alvarez have largely allowed their recent moments together to speak for themselves.
For now, their Halloween Horror Nights appearance provides another public indication that the former couple have become romantically close again.
The Universal Studios kiss also follows several months of sightings, concert appearances and social-media moments involving the pair.
As Grande continues her professional projects following the end of her tour, fans are likely to keep watching for more updates about her relationship with Alvarez.
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