Inside ‘needy’ Ariana Grande’s ‘on- off’ relationship and split from Ethan Slater — and what Pete Davidson thinks
Ariana Grande and Broadway actor Ethan Slater ended their nearly three‑year, on‑and‑off relationship, with the split becoming public in June 2026. The couple, who met while filming the London production of “Wicked,” had been seen together at the 2025 Oscars and a December 2024 SNL holiday show before rumors of a breakup surfaced. Friends and industry insiders described Grande as demanding professionally, while former boyfriend Pete Davidson publicly defended her character.
- ▪Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater confirmed their split after an on‑and‑off romance that lasted close to three years.
- ▪The pair originally met on the London set of the musical “Wicked” and were photographed together at the 2025 Oscars and a December 2024 SNL holiday show.
- ▪Sources said Grande can be demanding in a professional context but denied any cheating allegations against either partner.
- ▪Pete Davidson, a former boyfriend of Grande, publicly defended her, stating he remains protective of her despite not speaking recently.
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Celebrity News exclusive Inside ‘needy’ Ariana Grande’s ‘on- off’ relationship and split from Ethan Slater — and what Pete Davidson thinks By Sara Nathan Published June 13, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Ariana Grande tries to keep her private life to herself, but it always threatens to overshadow her talent. The star has a new tour, a new album and an upcoming starring role in one of Hollywood’s most beloved comedy franchises. But this week Grande, 32, found herself back in the spotlight for another reason — her split from boyfriend Ethan Slater, 34, after nearly three years together. While multiple sources told Page Six the couple split “several” months ago, they had actually been “on/off” even before that.
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