Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Advised to ‘Take Things Slower’

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are nonetheless an merchandise — however don’t anticipate to see them hitting the pink carpet collectively anytime quickly.

“Ariana’s been told it’s too soon to go public with him and to take things slower,” an insider completely advised Us Weekly of Grande, 30. “She’s very aware of how she’s perceived by her fans, and she’s trying to be mature. [But] if it were up to her, she’d be seen with him tomorrow.”

Grande and her husband, Dalton Gomez, cut up in January after almost two years of marriage. Last month, a supply advised Us that Slater, 31, and spouse Lilly Jay had been already separated when he started courting Grande.

While some sources insist that there was no overlap between the relationships, the primary insider tells Us that Grande and Slater’s inside circles suggested them to “be respectful” as a result of there’s a household concerned. Slater and Jay, 31, welcomed a son in August 2022.

“Things are heating up behind the scenes,” the insider says. “Publicly, they’re backing off, but [in reality], they’re not.”

Us confirmed final month that Slater filed for divorce from Jay on July 26. The cause for the duo’s cut up was not listed on the paperwork.

One day later, Jay slammed Grande, calling her “not a girl’s girl” in an interview with Page Six. “[Ariana’s] the story really,” Jay stated on July 27. “My family is just collateral damage. “The story is her and Dalton.”

Grande and Gomez, 27, tied the knot in May 2021 after simply over one 12 months of courting. Last month, an insider advised Us that Gomez continues to be holding on to the potential for a reconciliation.

“Although Dalton knows Ariana has moved on with Ethan, he still hasn’t given up hope that they can make things work,” the supply defined. “On one hand, Dalton wants to give Ariana her space, but on the other, he’s been trying to remain in contact with her.”

The insider added that Gomez is “still coming to terms” with the breakup. “What they had was the real deal,” the supply advised Us. “His friends have been trying to set him up with people and although he’s been dating, he’s still holding out hope that he and Ariana will get back together.”

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