Ariana's Final Tour Show: A Ricky Romance Clue?

Ariana Grande concluded her Eternal Sunshine Tour on September 1, 2026, with a notable alteration to her performance of "Thank U, Next." Instead of the song's original lyric about past relationships, Grande sang, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, I'm tryna make him my last," a clear reference to her current boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez. The audience erupted in cheers, and her dancers celebrated the hopeful sentiment, indicating a significant development in Grande's personal life. This moment follows earlier instances where Grande modified the song's lyrics during her tour to reflect her rekindled romance with Alvarez.

Earlier in the summer, Grande had already begun hinting at her renewed relationship with Alvarez, whom she previously dated from 2015 to 2016. On June 24, 2026, she sang "Wrote some songs about Ricky, and they still really slap." Just one day later, on June 25, 2026, after being seen having lunch with Alvarez, she adjusted the lyric to "I know he still got my back," further personalizing the song to their connection.