Did Ethan Slater leave Ariana Grande because she couldn't 'carry his children'? Truth behind viral claim amid her Ricky Alvarez romance

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's split has been one of the most shocking celebrity breakups of the year. The Wicked co-stars, who were both previously married to other people, ended their respective marriages around the same time, fuelling cheating speculation. While Grande was married to real estate agent Dalton Gomez, Slater was accused of leaving his wife, Dr Lilly Jay, and their young son to be with the pop star.


Just days after news of their breakup was reported by multiple Hollywood outlets, the 33-year-old singer was rumoured to have rekindled her romance with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, putting her relationship timeline back under the spotlight. Slater, meanwhile, has largely remained out of the public eye since the split.

However, as speculation surrounding Grande's alleged reunion continues to intrigue fans, an alleged interview has gone viral online claiming that Slater admitted that he ended the relationship because Ariana "couldn't carry his children." But is there any truth to the claim? Here's a fact check.

So, like most rumours, this one also began on X (formerly Twitter). A screenshot of a post, originally shared by an X account called Busted, went viral after an Ariana Grande fan page reshared it.

The screenshot claimed, "Ethan Slater in a recent interview on why he broke up with Ariana Grande." It further quoted the actor, "When we were together, I was very adamant that I wanted a child with her, and she agreed. We were so excited to start that chapter. But during the early stages, her doctors found out she was suffering from severe maternal undernutrition, which meant carrying a pregnancy would be incredibly dangerous for her."


"It's hard to admit out loud, but that was one of the main reasons I left her eventually. I had this specific vision for my life and my family, and when I realized her health wouldn't allow us to achieve that, I checked out. I knew I couldn't continue the relationship."

No, the claim is false. Since reports of Ariana and Ethan's breakup emerged last month, neither of them has appeared on a podcast or given an interview discussing the reasons behind their split. There is also no credible evidence that Slater ever made the statements attributed to him in the viral post.

Also, speculating about someone's health, especially after Grande has previously spoken out against body commentary and unfounded assumptions about her appearance, is neither appropriate nor supported by any verified information.

Neither Ariana nor Ethan has publicly revealed why they ended their relationship. However, multiple reports suggest there was no dramatic fallout. Instead, sources claimed the breakup came after months of trying to make things work amid their increasingly busy schedules. With Ariana focused on her music career and Ethan returning to stage projects after the Wicked press tour wrapped up, the pair reportedly drifted apart and ultimately decided they were better off as friends.


After reports of her split from Ethan surfaced, Ariana was quickly linked back to ex-boyfriend Ricky , whom she dated from 2015 to 2016. People reported that the pair have quietly rekindled their romance but are "taking things very slowly." Alvarez has been spotted at several stops on Grande's Eternal Sunshine tour, including her Brooklyn show, where she gave him a sweet nod by changing the lyrics of Thank U, Next to, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, we always find our way back."

The two have also been seen spending time together with Grande's family and sharing PDA during a stroll through New York City's Central Park, though neither has publicly commented on the status of their relationship.