Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s Wedding Plans Reportedly Collapse Amid Explosive Fights, ‘Toxic’ Behavior, and Awards Night Meltdown — Insiders Say It’s Over for Good
Once hailed as an unexpected yet passionate romance, the relationship between pop superstar Ariana Grande and Broadway actor Ethan Slater appears to be in serious trouble. According to multiple insider reports, what began as a whirlwind love story on the set of Wicked has now taken a dark turn — with insiders claiming that wedding plans have been scrapped altogether.
Sources close to the couple reveal that discussions of marriage, which were reportedly underway earlier this year, have now “completely fallen apart.” One insider told Cosmopolitan that “things turned toxic fast,” and the couple’s dynamic has been described as increasingly volatile behind the scenes.
According to reports, tensions reached a breaking point following a heated disagreement that allegedly occurred around the time of a major awards show. Insiders claim the blow-up was so intense that Slater backed out of attending the event altogether, despite previously being slated to appear by Grande’s side. While neither party publicly acknowledged the incident, their absence from each other’s company did not go unnoticed by fans and media outlets.
Though Grande and Slater were initially inseparable — spotted frequently around New York and Los Angeles — they’ve not been seen together in recent months. Their silence on social media, lack of joint appearances, and a sudden cooling of public affection have fueled rumors that the couple is either on a break or quietly ending things altogether.
Adding fuel to the fire, some insiders have used the word “toxic” to describe the current state of the relationship. “There were constant fights,” one source claimed. “They had very different lifestyles, and it became more and more clear that what started as chemistry on set wasn’t translating into something sustainable in the real world.”
The romance itself began under controversial circumstances. Slater, best known for his role in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, was still married to Lilly Jay when his relationship with Grande reportedly began. Grande had also recently separated from her husband, Dalton Gomez. While both couples moved to end their marriages shortly afterward, the beginnings of Grande and Slater’s relationship were marred by public backlash and media scrutiny.
Despite the controversy, the two remained together and appeared unfazed for much of the past year. Reports from mid-2025 even hinted that they were considering engagement. However, insiders now say that the pressure of public attention, conflicting career paths, and emotional strain may have caused their connection to unravel behind closed doors.
Grande, known for keeping her private life under wraps, has not commented directly on the current state of the relationship. Slater has also remained silent. Until either party speaks publicly, fans are left to interpret the increasingly loud silence.
For now, it seems the fairytale has lost its magic. Whether it’s a temporary pause or a permanent split remains to be seen — but according to those closest to them, wedding bells are no longer in the cards.
