Is Rosé's 'Cursed' Snap Ending Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's Love?

Ariana Grande's Romance with Ethan Slater on Thin Ice?

The music world is abuzz with the latest news from the MTV Video Music Awards, where pop sensation Ariana Grande took home multiple awards, including Video of the Year. But while her acceptance speeches and performances were undeniably electrifying, a particular moment during the event has left fans wondering: could this be the end for Ariana's romance with Ethan Slater?

Ariana, 32, stunned in a dazzling ensemble on Sunday evening, but it was her photo op with BLACKPINK member Rosé that had fans freaking out. For those who don't know, there's an infamous rumor circulating online about Rosé being "cursed" – and by cursed, we mean, every person she poses with seems to end up splitting from their significant other soon after.

This so-called curse has been a topic of discussion for years, with fans pointing out eerie coincidences between Rosé's snaps with A-listers and the subsequent break-ups. And now, with Ariana and Ethan's relationship on the line, fans are convinced that the K-pop star is behind their impending doom.

"Rosé strikes again!" one fan exclaimed on X (formerly Twitter), while another quipped, "The curse continues…." Another user warned, "Ethan pack your bags homeboy – it's over."

But what exactly has led to this collective panic? Let's take a look at the history behind Rosé's alleged curse. In 2021, she shared a glam Instagram story with supermodel Gigi Hadid, taken just one month before the two reportedly split up.

And if that weren't enough, there are more examples of the "curse" at play. In 2022, Rosé posed for a photo with Taylor Swift at the VMAs – and just a few months later, rumors swirled that Taylor had broken up with Joe Alwyn after six years together.

Florence Pugh also fell victim to the alleged curse when she was snapped alongside Rosé at the opening of Tiffany & Co.'s Brand Exhibition in London. Just two months later, Florence revealed that she and Zach Braff had split up earlier in the year.

Even Kendall Jenner wasn't immune – after grinning for a photo with Rosé at the LACMA ART+FILM GALA in November 2022, the model was said to have split from basketball player Devin Booker just weeks later.

So, what does this mean for Ariana and Ethan's relationship? The two started dating on set of the Wicked movie adaptation, sparking a whirlwind romance that left fans reeling. But with Rosé now in the picture – and by extension, allegedly spreading her curse – some are speculating that their love might not be as rock-solid as it seemed.

According to a source speaking exclusively to The Scholarly Note, Ariana "hung out" with Ethan's wife Lilly on set multiple times before it was revealed that she was dating her costar. In fact, the insider claimed that Ariana even met their newborn and held him – sparking whispers of impropriety online.

Now, as fans anxiously await the next chapter in this love story, one thing is clear: with Rosé's "curse" in play, only time will tell if Ariana and Ethan can weather the storm.

A source close to the couple recently spoke out about their relationship, saying that it had been a challenging year for Ariana. But despite the drama, she and Ethan have allegedly discussed marriage – and her mom is said to be overjoyed at the prospect of becoming a grandmother.

As for Rosé, she's remained tight-lipped about the whole debacle. Will she strike again? Only time will tell.