In the whirlwind world of Hollywood romances, few have been dissected quite like the relationship that sparked on the Wicked set. When Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater grew close during filming, they were still married to other people, leading the timing of their romance to stir ample drama and draw conversation that often overshadowed the movie itself. Now, with Wicked: For Good, the second installment in the stage to screen saga released, people expected the pair to appear together in full promotional force. Instead, their noticeably low-key presence on the press tour has sparked unfavorable rumors about their relationship.

With whispers skyrocketing and curiosity rising about their bond again, many are left wondering whether the once headline-making duo is still together.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s relationship is back in the spotlight as conflicting reports emerge about their equation without a concrete confirmation. The Daily Mail claimed in October that they had been “on and off” all year. Speculation intensified after Slater’s awkward Today show moment, where he refused to offer a straightforward answer to a simple question about working with his girlfriend on Wicked 2, choosing instead to recount his experience working with the entire cast of the film. Still, TMZ reported that the pair looked affectionate backstage at the film’s London premiere.

Citing a source, the outlet noted that “everything is great” between them. PEOPLE also aligned with this narrative, stating, following confirmation by an insider, that the pair is busy but committed and supportive of each other. Rob Shuter’s Substack post alleged a breakup, though, even after TMZ and PEOPLE confirmed otherwise, keeping the debate alive. With both stars remaining private, their silence continues to spark speculation. Grande, meanwhile, has sparked dating rumors with a different Wicked co-star.

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Social media users are speculating that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo share a semi-binary relationship — a label that does not actually exist in LGBTQ+ conversations.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s closeness during Wicked: For Good promotions led a satire page to falsely claim that they were in a semi-binary relationship. The joke post invented the term and even fabricated quotes, but some users took it seriously and spread the story on the internet. The truth is far simpler: Grande is dating Ethan Slater if they have not broken up already, while Erivo is with Lena Waithe. 

In the end, the truth about Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s relationship remains tucked behind a curtain where only the two of them can look. Their quiet approach, whether intentional or circumstantial, has only amplified public curiosity, especially as Grande simultaneously commands attention for her looks in recent appearances. At the moment, only one thing is certain: until either star chooses to speak, the narrative will continue evolving on its own. 

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