Ariana Grande has debuted a new tattoo matching one of boyfriend Ricky Álvarez's, and fans have spotted the romantic meaning behind it. The singer performed at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday (Aug 15) as part of her Eternal Sunshine Tour, where she showed off the fresh ink above her heart.
Ariana Grande's New Tattoo
The tattoo reads "I do love you" and is placed just above her heart on the left side of her body. Ricky Álvarez has the exact same phrase tattooed on his body in the same place, though in a different font. Fans quickly noticed the matching ink during the London show and shared their reactions on social media.
One fan tweeted: "i love the way she loves". Another wrote: "i love the way she loves" alongside a link to a photo of the tattoo. The singer has not yet commented on the tattoo, but it is widely seen as a direct nod to her relationship with Ricky.
Reunion with Ricky Álvarez
Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez first dated in 2015 and split in 2016, but they remained good friends. In July, Ariana was spotted spending time with Ricky again, and sources have now confirmed that the pair are seeing each other once more. The singer has made several references to Ricky during her Eternal Sunshine Tour, including a change to her 'thank u, next' lyrics.
Instead of singing "Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh", Ariana now sings "Wrote some songs about Ricky / We always find our way back". This change was made live on tour and has been interpreted as a clear acknowledgment of their reunion.
London Show Highlights
During the London leg of the tour, Ariana performed songs from her album 'Petal' and brought out Cynthia Erivo as a special guest on August 16th to sing their Wicked duet 'For Good' together. The show was part of her critically acclaimed Eternal Sunshine Tour, which has been praised by fans and critics alike.
The new tattoo and lyric change have fueled excitement among fans, who see them as signs of Ariana's happiness in her renewed relationship. As of now, Ariana has not made any official statement about the tattoo, but the matching ink speaks volumes to her fans.
