Rumors swirled for months that Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s romance might not survive the intense scrutiny surrounding their relationship.. While the couple never officially split, insiders say their bond was seriously tested behind the scenes.. Now, new details reveal how close they came to walking away before quietly working through their challenges.. Article continues below advertisement. Ariana Grande And Ethan Slater Faced A Rough Patch Behind The Scenes. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. Public sightings of Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were scarce for much of last year, sparking speculation that their relationship might be on shaky ground. While the pair never officially broke up, insiders say there was a period when the future of their romance looked uncertain.. “Ariana and Ethan hit a rough patch towards the end of last year,” a source close to Grande’s family told the Daily Mail. “They never broke up, but it was questionable at a point if they were going to continue moving forward.”. Despite the tension, the couple reportedly chose to work through their issues rather than call it quits.. Article continues below advertisement. “They’ve really spent time working on their relationship and are in a much better place. It’s been hard for them with the way their relationship began and they’ve had a lot to work through, but they seem to really, truly love each other,” the insider added.. The source also pointed to Slater’s presence during some of Grande’s major moments as proof that the relationship remained strong.. They shared, “That’s a huge reason why Ethan was at a lot of Ariana’s Saturday Night Live duties. They also spent the holidays together with her family. Things are strong between them again now.”. Article continues below advertisement. How Grande And Slater First Crossed Paths. MEGA. Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s love story began in late 2022 while filming the two-part movie musical “Wicked” in the United Kingdom, directed by Jon M. Chu.. At the time, both actors were married. Grande had tied the knot with real estate agent Dalton Gomez in 2021, while Slater was married to singer Lilly Jay.. Their personal lives shifted dramatically the following year. Court documents show Grande separated from Gomez in February 2023 after two years of marriage.. Around the same time, Slater filed for divorce from Jay in July 2023, shortly after news of his relationship with Grande became public. The Broadway star and his ex-wife share a young son.. The timeline surrounding their relationship drew intense attention online, placing the couple under a microscope from the start.. Article continues below advertisement. Ariana Grande’s Surprising Relationship Preferences. Newscom/(Mega Agency. The insider also revealed an unexpected detail about what may have drawn Grande to Slater in the first place.. According to the source, the pop star has a pattern when it comes to her romantic choices.. “Ariana likes to date guys she know
