Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 14, 2025 · Entertainment

Ethan Slater Speaks Out Amid Ariana Grande Split Rumors: Relationship Drama Unfolds!

Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater made comments about the pop star amid rumors that their relationship is on the rocks; pictured February at SAG Awards in LA

Ariana Grande's Boyfriend Ethan Slater Speaks Out Amid Relationship Rumors and Ticket Controversy

The drama surrounding Ariana Grande's relationship with her boyfriend, Broadway star Ethan Slater, has been making headlines for weeks. And now, Slater has finally broken his silence on the latest controversy involving the pop sensation.

In a rare interview at the premiere of Gen V season two in West Hollywood, Slater gushed about Grande's "ferocious" fans, who have been vocal about their frustration with the ticketing situation surrounding her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour. The tour, which marks Grande's first in six years since her Sweetener World Tour in 2019, has seen tickets sell out in a matter of minutes, leaving many fans feeling priced out.

Earlier this week, the Broadway star, 33, addressed a recent controversy involving the Supernatural singer ¿ which she also made a point to comment on over the weekend; pictured September at MTV VMAs

"It's unbelievable and incredible and ferocious in their support of her," Slater said, praising Grande's devoted fan base. "And I really hope that there are other opportunities to see her perform."

But while Slater's comments about Grande's fans may have been heartfelt, they also raised more questions about the couple's relationship status. The two met on the set of the movie adaptation of Wicked approximately two years ago and have reportedly been dating for about two years.

However, their romance has been shrouded in controversy from the start, with many speculating that their relationship began under questionable circumstances. Just months after meeting, both Grande and Slater had recently separated from their respective partners - Grande's ex-husband Dalton Gomez and Slater's then-wife Lilly Jay. The coincidence didn't go unnoticed by fans, who have been vocal about their concerns regarding the pair's relationship.

Amid split rumors, he called Grande's fans 'ferocious' as he shared his thoughts about the massive demand for tickets to see her sold-out Eternal Sunshine tour next year

Despite the controversy surrounding their romance, Slater has continued to support Grande on social media and at public events. However, his recent comments may suggest that he is finally speaking out in an effort to quell rumors of a split.

Just last month, Grande announced her Eternal Sunshine Tour, which will see her traveling to cities across the U.S. before crossing the pond over to the U.K. in support of her same-name, seventh studio album. But while the tour has generated massive excitement among fans, it has also raised concerns about ticket prices and availability.

Grande's decision to opt out of dynamic pricing for her shows means that tickets were set at a fixed price in advance - ranging from $79 for nosebleed seats up to $799, excluding VIP packages. However, despite this consumer-friendly choice, Ticketmaster options are now sold out, forcing fans to explore resale options with inflated prices.

Slater also said he had been 'sort of following along' while talking about her 2026 tour across the U.S. and the U.K.; pictured January at National Board of Review Awards Gala in NYC

In an effort to address the issue, Grande took to her Instagram Story over the weekend, sharing a heartfelt message to her fans. "I'm incredibly bothered by the situation," she wrote. "I'm fighting for a solution."

The ticket controversy has sparked outrage among fans, who are demanding fairer access to see their beloved pop star perform live. With prices skyrocketing on third-party resale sites and many fans feeling priced out, it's clear that something needs to be done.

As Grande continues to navigate this challenging situation, Slater's comments have only added fuel to the fire. While his praise for her fans may have been sincere, it also raises more questions about their relationship status - and whether they will emerge from this controversy stronger than ever.

He shared his thoughts about the drama involving third party retailers after scalpers snapped up tickets for resale with inflated prices, leaving her fans frustrated with the lack of consumer-friendly options to see her in concert

In related news, both Slater and Grande are set to star in the upcoming Wicked: For Good sequel, with Slater playing the role of Boq opposite Grande's Glinda. The movie is set to premiere on November 21, followed by the second season of Gen V on Amazon Prime Video on September 17.

The drama surrounding Ariana Grande's relationship and ticketing controversy is far from over - but one thing is clear: both her fans and Slater are all in for a wild ride.

Just mere days after taking home some of the biggest awards of the night at the MTV Video Music Awards less than a week ago, she added nine more dates to her tour due to the massive demand, but many of her fans still remain displeased at the lack of fair opportunity to see her in concert

On Saturday morning, Grande took to her Instagram Story to share a heartfelt message to her fans, in which she said she is 'incredibly bothered' by the situation and is 'fighting for a solution'; pictured March at the Oscars in LA