Ariana Grande is reportedly in an 'amazing place' and 'enjoying her downtime' away from public scrutiny, according to a source who spoke to Page Six as the singer keeps a low profile in Los Angeles with Ricky Alvarez, with whom she has rekindled her relationship.
The update follows a statement from her representative confirming she would step back from public-facing work after the end of her Eternal Sunshine tour, citing 'endless, ongoing public scrutiny.'
A Quiet Reset After the Eternal Sunshine Tour
For context, Grande wrapped the Eternal Sunshine tour on 1 September 2026, ending with a 10-show run at London's O2 Arena that brought the total to 41 dates, according to AP News and LBC.
Her team announced in August that she would take 'a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances,' a decision framed by her representative around her well-being after months of intense attention.
The announcement came amid renewed online discussion of her appearance, with PEOPLE reporting increased scrutiny concerning her appearance and health. Discussion intensified around the release of the music video for petal, which drew attention from fans and fellow celebrities.
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That stretch of attention was not new. Grande has faced cycles of commentary about her look and energy for years, often spiking after high-profile projects or red-carpet moments.
This time, the conversation landed differently because it coincided with the final leg of a global tour and a visible shift in how she presented herself on stage and online.
Some fans rallied in her defence, others piled on, and the noise grew loud enough that her team felt compelled to speak.
Rekindled Romance and Halloween Plans in LA
Now, sources say Grande, 33, and Alvarez, 35, are keeping things low-key in LA, with Ricky's family nearby and Halloween plans in the works. 'Ricky's family is there and she loves Halloween things, so she's getting into the season,' a source said.
The pair were last spotted publicly on 24 September at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights, where video showed them kissing in a VIP section and posing with scare actors. Eyewitnesses told TMZ Grande tried to go incognito in a baseball cap but was still recognised.
Unnamed sources have previously said that having Alvarez back in her life has made Grande feel 'instantly calmer,' with one source describing their dynamic as easy and rooted in shared history. These claims remain unverified beyond those reports.
Focker-In-Law Press and a Planned Return
Grande will not be away indefinitely. Multiple outlets, including Billboard and PEOPLE, report she is committed to promoting Focker-In-Law this fall ahead of its theatrical release on 25 November. 'She is planning on doing press for Focker-In-Law and supporting the film this fall,' the source confirmed.
That promotional window is expected to mark her return to public appearances after this current period of reduced visibility. She will also continue work on her brands, including r.e.m. beauty, per Billboard.
Beyond these reported plans, further details have not been publicly confirmed. Yet the pattern is clear: a deliberate step back, a quiet reset with Alvarez, and a targeted return when the film is released.
