Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s wedding plans are OVER, say insiders… as ‘toxic’ couple’s antics and awards blow-up are revealed

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So if you care to find them, look… as hard as you can – but you probably won’t have much luck.

Okay, so everyone was *obsessed* with Ariana and Ethan last year, right? They were everywhere promoting ‘Wicked,’ totally soaking up all the awards buzz as a couple. But…it’s been months, and I haven’t seen *any* pictures of them together. It’s just…weird. I’m seriously starting to wonder what’s going on, because they seemed so cute together!

Okay, so everyone’s losing it right now, and honestly, *I* am too! It’s just… the leads in *Wicked: For Good* – I’m obsessed, obviously – are dealing with all these crazy breakup rumors. And it’s happening *now*, just weeks before the movie finally comes out! It’s stressing me out because I need to focus on the movie, not their personal life! Seriously, can they just get it together until after opening weekend?

Ever since news of their relationship became public two years ago, fans have been intensely interested in the couple. When they first got together, Grande had recently ended her marriage to Dalton Gomez, who is 30 years old, and Slater, 33, was still married to his wife, Lilly Jay, and they shared a one-year-old son.

It’s no surprise that Ariana Grande, 32, faced harsh criticism and was labeled a ‘homewrecker’ when news of her relationship emerged. Her team immediately worked to deny any affair. However, clinical psychologist Jay complicated matters by writing a candid essay for The Cut, claiming she was shocked by the relationship. She described the aftermath as a deeply difficult time, feeling trapped by the public collapse of her marriage and struggling to cope.

Ariana Grande quickly began publicly displaying her relationship with actor Ethan Slater, bringing him as her date to several high-profile awards shows including those at Palm Springs, the Golden Globes, the BAFTAs, the SAG Awards, and the Oscars. They weren’t shy about showing affection, often embracing for the cameras.

We learned from a source close to Ariana and Ethan that they were seriously considering marriage, possibly even within the year.

Both of them have made sure to keep November free until the movie *Wicked: For Good* comes out. They’re really tired from filming and all the publicity Ariana has been doing for the movie.

With everything finished, they’re planning a well-deserved vacation. They hope to travel through Europe and Asia, and also spend a couple of weeks relaxing on a beach.

But, unlike her character Glinda, Grande and Slater’s bubble was soon to pop.

The last time Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were seen together publicly was in late April at a preview of the musical *Little Shop of Horrors*. They attended to support Liz Gillies, a fellow cast member from the show *Victorious*. This event also happened to be the last time Slater appeared on Grande’s Instagram page.

Ariana Grande’s social media has recently focused on her love for the musical ‘Wicked’ and promoting her makeup brand, r.e.m beauty. There’s been no mention of her husband, Ethan Slater, who played Boq in the ‘Wicked’ movie. He wasn’t with her at the MTV VMAs where she won three awards, though he did share a video of her acceptance speech online without adding a personal congratulatory message. Before that, he was seen out walking with his ex-wife, Jay, and their son in Jersey City.

So, what’s really going on?

According to a source, Ariana and Ethan’s relationship has been rocky throughout the year. They briefly split before the MTV VMAs after a disagreement, but quickly reconciled. Their relationship has been described as inconsistent, with periods of closeness followed by distance.

It was always going to be challenging for them. They met on the set of ‘Wicked’ in 2022, both already in committed relationships, and then unexpectedly fell in love. Dealing with the public reaction to their relationship added to the difficulty.

News of their relationship surfaced in July 2023, shortly after Ariana Grande ended her marriage and Ethan Slater began divorce proceedings.

In November, reports began circulating that Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater had moved in together in New York City while Slater was performing in the Broadway show *Spamalot*.

Several months later, her singles “Yes, and?” – seemingly a response to the criticism of her relationship – and “The Boy is Mine” caused a lot of controversy. In “The Boy is Mine,” she sings about avoiding a relationship with a man to prevent drama, noting she’s “usually so unproblematic.”

Rumors have been swirling for a while that the couple’s relationship is on the rocks, with many believing they’ve already broken up privately. Some suggest they’re waiting to announce any split after the release of the movie *Wicked: Part Two* and the excitement surrounding it dies down, so it doesn’t take attention away from the film and its potential awards campaign in 2026.

Rumors started circulating earlier this month when an anonymous post suggested the star of the new movie won’t be allowed to do interviews on his own, only as part of a group. The post also claimed he was planning to bring his ex-partner to events as a form of protest. Separately, another anonymous claim stated that a different star has told interviewers not to ask about their current partner.

According to a source close to the couple, their relationship is currently very unhealthy, but they’re managing to maintain appearances, at least until the premiere of ‘Wicked: For Good.’ It’s unlikely they’ll remain together after that, as the relationship is damaging for both of them.

They once considered getting married, but that’s no longer an option. They quickly fell in love when they first started dating, but that relationship is now over.

Another source confirmed that the initial excitement has faded, and now they’re both figuring out if there’s a real connection. It’s possible she sees potential for something more lasting, but if it’s just a fleeting attraction, it likely won’t continue.

According to sources at the Daily Mail, Ariana Grande’s high profile and dedicated fanbase have presented challenges. In a recent interview, Ethan Slater even characterized her fans as very passionate and protective.

She’s been working hard preparing for her Eternal Sunshine tour, and has also been filming a movie called Focker In-Law and voicing a character in the animated film, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, based on the Dr. Seuss book.

‘It is what it is, it is not over but it is not her priority right now,’ added another source.

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2025-10-17 14:56