Ariana Grande's ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez made a surprise appearance at her 'Eternal Sunshine' tour concert in Austin, Texas, on Friday night.
The dancer, who previously performed on Grande's 'Honeymoon' tour over a decade ago, was seen enjoying the show from the floor.
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Sources confirm the pair are just friends, and Grande invited him and others to celebrate her 33rd birthday.
During the concert, Grande's backup dancers surprised her with a cake on stage.
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She also playfully changed the lyrics to her 2019 hit 'thank u, next,' which originally referenced Alvarez.
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Instead of singing 'Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh,' she sang '... they still kinda slap' and '...
he still got my back.' Grande's father was even spotted shaking hands with Alvarez during the lyric change.
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Grande is currently single after her split from 'Wicked' co-star Ethan Slater, following nearly three years of dating.
