Summary
- Eagle-eyed fans noticed Ariana Grande supporting Ethan Slater's Instagram return, hinting at possible communication or good terms between them despite controversy.
- Ethan's wife, Lilly Jay, did not like or reference his Instagram post, previously calling out Ariana for her behavior and blaming her for the demise of her marriage.
- While there were rumors of an affair, a source denied cheating and stated that Ariana and Ethan's relationship began when they were both single, with Ethan taking the high road during their divorce.
Eagle-eyed fans have noticed that Ariana Grande has been interacting with Ethan Slater on Instagram, since he returned to the social media platform following the backlash they both received upon going public with their romance, given that Ethan is still married to his high school sweetheart.
Ethan reactivated his account on Wednesday, September 6, by showing off some recent photos in an Instagram carousel. “Spamalot,” he captioned the assortment of photos.
The post included a selfie along with video clips from the rehearsal room, where he was joined by director Lorenzo Pisoni. It was revealed last month that Ethan has been cast as The Historian/Prince Herbert in the highly-anticipated revival of Spamalot. The Broadway production is set to kick off in New York City on October 31.
Ariana Showed A Subtle Sign Of Support For Ethan’s Instagram Return
Ethan’s post has garnered thousands of likes, as many of Ethan’s followers are excited to see him return online following the drama from earlier this year. But there was one person’s like who stood out among the crowd – Ariana Grande’s.
While the singer didn’t leave a comment, her subtle like implies a show of support for Ethan’s return. And it may even signal that the two are communicating, or are at least on good terms, despite the controversy their romance caused.
Interestingly, Ethan’s wife Lilly Jay doesn’t appear to have liked the photo, nor does the post make any reference to her or their son.
Ethan’s Wife Previously Called Ariana Out For Her Behavior
Ethan and Ariana’s romance was considered controversial when it became public in July, given that they were married to other people are the time. Ariana has been wed to Dalton Gomez since 2021, though they allegedly separated earlier this year, while Ethan married his long-time girlfriend, Lilly Jay, in 2018. The pair welcomed their first child only last year.
There was speculation Ethan and Ariana’s relationship began as an affair, as fans remain skeptical of the timeline. Lilly has only addressed Ariana’s involvement in the demise of her marriage once, and she didn’t have kind words.
“[Ariana’s] the story, really. Not a girl’s girl,” she told Page Six. “My family is just collateral damage. The story is her and Dalton.”
However, a source denied to the outlet that Ariana and Ethan cheated with each other, implying their relationship started when they were both single. “She’s telling Ethan and others that she only cares about protecting their child,” an insider said, referring to Ethan’s wife. “She’s rightfully upset because her marriage fell apart, but Ariana and Ethan didn’t do anything wrong.”
“Ethan is trying to take the high road and hopes he can resolve this situation for the sake of their child,” they continued.
Although Ethan filed for divorce from Lilly in July, Ariana apparently broke things off with him the following month, in order to give him “space” as he navigates the divorce and co-parenting. However, her recent sign of support via Instagram may indicate that Ethan and Ariana are resuming things where they left off.
