Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater might be the center of controversy over the past few months due to their alleged relationship, but it appears that they are ready to take their romance one step further as they made a big move in life; what did they do?
According to a source who spoke with Us Weekly Magazine, the couple are now living together full-time in New York City amid the issues that have been surrounding them online.
"Ethan informed his friends and soon-to-be ex-wife [Lilly Jay] that he's living with Ariana full-time in New York," the source said.
Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ethan Slater are reportedly living together “full-time in New York.”
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 4, 2023
🔗: https://t.co/2fjbhV8ed1 pic.twitter.com/zmttx1v6W0
In addition, the insider noted that both actors, who are set to appear in the movie adaptation of the popular Broadway musical "Wicked," are "really happy and really good for each other."
The source added that all of Grande's friends love the "SpongeBob the Musical" actor.
As of this writing, neither the former Nickelodeon star nor the actor has confirmed the truth behind their relationship.
Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater Taking Things Slow?
The recent news comes after it was reported by the same outlet and a different source that the couple was advised by friends to take things slower so fans shouldn't expect them to walk hand in hand on red carpet events soon.
"Ariana's been told it's too soon to go public with him and to take things slower," the source said.
READ ALSO: Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater Spotted Having Disneyland Date After Filing Respective Divorces
In addition, the insider said that Grande is very aware of how she's perceived by her supporters and is doing her best to be "mature."
"if it were up to her, she'd be seen with him tomorrow," the insider added.
Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater Relationship
Ariana Grande was previously married to her ex-husband, Dalton Gomez. However, things were headed in the wrong direction for the two as they separated in February 2023 after being married for two years.
The pop singer, who is also the owner of REM Beauty, filed for divorce from the real estate specialist on September 18, 2023.
On the other hand, Slater was previously married to his wife, Lilly Jay. The actor filed for divorce in July but the reason behind their breakup was not stated.
Although there were several sources who confirmed that there was no overlap between the two relationships and none of them cheated on their exes, another insider noted that the actor's inner circles told them to be "respectful" as Slater has a one-year-old son with Jay.
READ MORE: Did Ariana Grande Undergo Plastic Surgery? Singer Admits to Getting These 2 Things Only
