It looks as if Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande are nonetheless going sturdy regardless of the breakup rumors.
Talking on the Gen V premiere in Los Angeles on Sept. 10, Slater gushed about his girlfriend and her reference to followers.
“I’m actually joyful for her. She loves this music. She loves performing. She loves her followers in a very deep manner that I believe possibly is tough to totally grasp,” he instructed Elite Every day. “I hope that everybody who desires to see it will probably see it.” He additionally praised her upcoming Everlasting Sunshine Tour in 2026: “It’s a very lovely factor that hundreds of thousands of individuals wish to come see her carry out, and I’m actually excited for everyone who’s going to have the ability to see it. I’m excited for myself to have the ability to see it. She’s unimaginable.”
Grande attended the 2025 MTV VMAs solo, sparking hypothesis that she and Slater may need cut up. Nevertheless, he shortly debunked these rumors with an Instagram Story in assist of Grande, and a supply confirmed to Leisure Tonight that the couple remains to be collectively.
“Ariana and Ethan are nonetheless collectively and really proud of one another,” the insider stated. “They simply get pleasure from holding their non-public life non-public. Ethan and Ariana assist one another it doesn’t matter what.” The outlet additionally famous that Grande “needed the VMAs to be extra of one thing for her and her household, in addition to a style second. She didn’t need her private life to be the primary focus.”
The couple, who’ve been courting for 2 years, reportedly desire a critical, long-term future collectively. “They’re persevering with to understand and luxuriate in this second, each professionally and personally,” the supply added. “They assume one another is ‘The One’ however aren’t speeding in the direction of an engagement, although that’s one thing that they each see taking place. [Their] households are so supportive and love seeing each of them be so joyful. Everyone seems to be elated for the 2 of them.”
Even amid public scrutiny, Slater continues to champion his girlfriend. On the Gen V pink carpet premiere in Los Angeles on Sept. 10, he spoke about becoming a member of the hit sequence whereas expressing his pleasure for what’s forward. “I used to be a giant fan of the present already,” he instructed Elite Every day. “All people’s welcoming, enjoyable, actually good, and proficient, so it was straightforward. As intimidating as it’s to enter the world of one thing that you’re already a fan of and has so many followers, all of these fears are alleviated once you get to fulfill the individuals.”