Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez have seemingly solidified their rekindled relationship with matching tattoos. The pop star debuted a new collarbone tattoo that reads "I do love you" during her Saturday concert in London, a phrase that appears to be mirrored on Alvarez's skin.
The ink on Grande's left collarbone was visible due to her low-cut performance attire. Alvarez reportedly has the same phrase inked near his collarbone, though in a different font style. He previously shared a selfie in July 2025 that appeared to feature the identical tattoo.
This development follows Grande's recent public acknowledgment of her relationship with Alvarez. Earlier this week, she shared photos on Instagram, including mirror selfies of the couple embracing and a close-up of the phrase "I do love you" written in blue marker in her journal.
Grande and Alvarez, her former backup dancer, previously dated from 2015 to 2016. Hints of their reunion emerged over the summer when Grande began subtly altering lyrics from her past songs during her concerts.
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Grande's professional life has been demanding recently, with her schedule including filming both parts of "Wicked," promoting the films, shooting "Focker-in-Law," and releasing two albums, "Eternal Sunshine" and "Petal," before commencing her current tour. She previously ended a three-year relationship with "Wicked" costar Ethan Slater earlier this year and separated from her husband, Dalton Gomez, in early 2023 after two years of marriage.
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Amidst her London residency, Grande expressed feeling overwhelmed by the tour's conclusion. "Hi London. Oh, this is so overwhelming. Holy s***. Every single show that we do, it gets louder," she said. "But this by the far the loudest."
She announced two weeks prior at her Chicago concert that she would be stepping back from the spotlight to establish boundaries, stating that "human beings need a break sometimes." This announcement came as Grande faces scrutiny and fan concern over her appearance in her new music video for "Petal."
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Prior to her London dates, Grande reportedly spent time with Alvarez at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, a private members' club, seeking relaxation before her performances. The couple is said to have traveled from New York to London together.
Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" tour is set to conclude on September 1. Following the tour, she intends to take a hiatus, a decision reportedly encouraged by her inner circle who have urged her to take a break from her career amidst the ongoing public attention.
The planned hiatus also entails her departure from a West End revival of "Sunday in the Park with George," which would have reunited her with "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey.