Ariana Grande, 33, has fueled speculation about a potential marriage to boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, 35, after altering lyrics during the final show of her Eternal Sunshine Tour at The O2 in London on Tuesday.
Grande, who rekindled her relationship with the former backup dancer in June, has been known to change the lyrics to her song "Thank U, Next," which references past relationships. Typically, she sings, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh." However, during the London concert, she modified the line to, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, I'm tryna make him my last."
This latest lyric change has sent social media into a frenzy, with fans interpreting it as a strong hint towards settling down. "THE MARRIAGE IS COMING," one user cheered on X, formerly Twitter. Another fan expressed, "The wedding is coming any time soon!!"
Grande has subtly altered the song's lyrics throughout her tour. Previously, at a July 13 show in New York City, she sang, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, we always find our way back." On June 26, in Austin, the lyric became, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, I know he still got my back," with Alvarez reportedly present in the audience.
Further adding to the speculation are matching tattoos the couple appears to have. Grande's recent concert outfits have revealed a tattoo on her left collarbone that reads "I do love you." Alvarez appears to have a similar tattoo.
Grande and Alvarez, who previously dated from 2015 to 2016, recently became Instagram official last month, with Grande sharing photos of the couple. She was previously in a relationship with her Wicked costar Ethan Slater for three years, with their breakup reported earlier this year. Grande was also married to real estate agent Dalton Gomez for two years before separating in early 2023.
Following the conclusion of her tour, Grande is scheduled to take a career break. She recently addressed concerns about her appearance, clarifying that her hiatus was planned long in advance and not a response to external negativity. The break will also lead her to withdraw from her starring role in the 2027 production of "Sunday in the Park with George" at the Barbican Centre.