Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were reported to have separated in June 2026. Slater is her former boyfriend, and the reporting reviewed for this article does not establish a newly confirmed partner.

What Happened With Ethan Slater?

The pair became romantically linked in 2023 after meeting through Wicked, in which Grande played Glinda and Slater played Boq.

ABC News reported their breakup on June 9, 2026, citing People. The split was described as amicable.

Their Relationship Timeline

Their romance became public during the period surrounding the production of Wicked. They subsequently appeared in coverage of the film and their personal relationship.

By June 2026, multiple entertainment publications were reporting that the relationship had ended after nearly three years.

Does Ariana Grande Have a Confirmed Boyfriend?

No new boyfriend is established by the sources reviewed here. That is a statement about public confirmation, rather than proof that she is single.

Older articles naming Slater as her current boyfriend need to be read alongside the June 2026 separation reports.