Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez confirmed they are dating again on Aug. 12 after weeks of reunion speculation. Grande included two low key photos with Álvarez in an Instagram carousel, making their renewed relationship official without a formal announcement. The pair previously dated for about a year in 2015. In one mirror selfie, Grande and the 35 year old dancer wore coordinated white tops and black jeans, while another playful image showed Grande in a black dress and blue fairy wings hugging Álvarez as he took the photo. Why Did Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez Reconnect? Grande began fueling reconciliation talk during her Eternal Sunshine tour in Austin, Texas, on June 24. While performing “Thank U, Next,” the 33 year old singer changed the Ricky lyric to “And they still really slap,” then sang “I know he still got my back” at the June 26 show. Grande appeared to raise the stakes again on July 13 by singing, “We’ll always find our way back.” After Grande tagged Álvarez in both Instagram photos, Álvarez reshared one of the images to his Instagram Stories, turning a month of lyrical breadcrumbs into a very public relationship receipt.