Ariana Grande is one of those stars that people just wants to see happy and successful in every aspect of her life. However, while many celebrities in 2025 seem to be with the love of their lives, Ariana might not be able to say she’s in her most romantic moment with her boyfriend Ethan Slater—whom she may be close to splitting from.
In recent months, we’ve celebrated big news like Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce and Selena Gomez’s wedding to Benny Blanco, but we’ve also seen high-profile breakups—like Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, or Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban after 19 years together. And now, our beloved Ariana might be added to that unfortunate list.
Could Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Be Breaking Up?
According to the Daily Mail, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s relationship is going through a rough patch, mainly because the press tour for Wicked: For Good is about to begin. Sources suggest the conflict stems mostly from Ethan, who is reportedly questioning whether he should have stayed in his “quieter world.” Ariana’s packed schedule is said to be overwhelming, and Ethan is also juggling co-parenting his child with Lilly Jay.
The insider emphasized that Ethan does love Ariana, but the lifestyle difference is making things complicated. Apparently, keeping up with Ariana’s pace has become exhausting for him. Neither Ariana nor Ethan has made any public comments or denied the report.
The last time they were seen together was in a post on April 28, seemingly at a Little Shop of Horrors event. In September, Ethan also shared a congratulatory message to Ariana for her win at the VMAs.
Another detail worth mentioning is that both will be tied to the Wicked tour, since Ethan is also part of the cast, playing Boq the Woodsman. However, it appears Ariana’s schedule is even more demanding than his.