Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez continue to give fans plenty to talk about.
Just weeks after sparking widespread speculation that they had rekindled their romance, the longtime pair may have taken another meaningful step together. During a recent stop on Ariana’s Eternal Sunshine Tour, eagle-eyed fans noticed what appears to be fresh ink on the singer’s collarbone: the words “i do love you.”
The tattoo immediately caught attention online—not only because it was new, but because many fans recognized it from somewhere else. Nearly a year ago, Ricky Alvarez shared a selfie revealing that he had the exact same phrase tattooed across his own collarbone, albeit in a different font. While neither Ariana nor Ricky has commented publicly on the matching designs, the similarities have only fueled growing belief that the two are fully embracing their second chance together.
For longtime Ariana fans, the development feels like the latest chapter in a story that has quietly been unfolding over the past several months.
The Grammy-winning singer and professional dancer first dated between 2015 and 2016 before eventually going their separate ways. Although their romance ended years ago, the pair remained on good terms, and Ariana has spoken fondly of Ricky in the past. This summer, however, subtle clues began suggesting their relationship had evolved beyond friendship once again.
Speculation first intensified when Ariana surprised fans by changing a lyric during a live performance to include Ricky’s name. The unexpected moment immediately sent social media into detective mode, with fans wondering if the singer was hinting at a reconciliation.
Since then, the clues have only continued to add up.
The two have been photographed together on several occasions in both New York and Los Angeles, while Ricky has also been spotted supporting Ariana from the audience during multiple stops on her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Last month, photographers captured the couple sharing affectionate moments during a walk through New York City with Ariana’s beloved dog, Toulouse, marking the clearest public display of their renewed relationship to date.
More recently, fans were treated to another milestone when Ariana seemingly made things Instagram official once again, sharing Ricky on social media and further quieting any lingering doubts about where their relationship stands.
The possible matching tattoos now appear to be another personal symbol of that renewed connection.
While neither has confirmed the meaning behind the phrase, matching tattoos have long carried special significance for couples, making the discovery especially meaningful for fans who have followed Ariana’s journey over the years. Of course, until either Ariana or Ricky addresses the tattoos directly, any interpretation remains speculative.
Beyond her personal life, Ariana has been enjoying an especially busy and successful year professionally.
The Eternal Sunshine Tour has been drawing enthusiastic crowds around the world, with critics praising both the production and Ariana’s vocals. One of the tour’s standout moments came during her second night at London’s O2 Arena, where audiences were surprised by an emotional reunion with Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo.
The pair shared the stage for the first time in months, delighting fans who have continued celebrating their on-screen chemistry following the blockbuster success of Wicked. Their reunion quickly became one of the tour’s most talked-about moments online.
