Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were photographed cuddling up to each other while attending the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, Feb. 7. The couple began dating after they first met on the set of 'Wicked.

But the real proof, according to the internet, that Ariana Grande is officially icked out by Ethan Slater comes from the fact she literally removed his hand from her waist whilst simultaneously grabbing his other hand so he couldn’t put that one on her.

Chelsea Handler made a Wicked joke about Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater that didn't quite land with the audience at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards. Grande and Slater were seated side-by-side and posted for photos together at the event Friday night (Feb.

"That's good news, everybody!" Handler quipped, making a reference to the opening number in the 'Wicked: Part 1' filmChelsea Handler is taking a playful jab at Ethan Slater's Wicked character!During her opening monologue at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards,

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were the picture of happiness at the Critics Choice Awards, despite Chelsea Handler taking a swipe at their relationship in her opening monologue

Ariana Grande made a rare comment about boyfriend Ethan Slater and couldn’t help but gush over how “amazing” he is. The Grammy-winning artist, 31, who skipped this year's awards ceremony despite three nominations,

Ariana Grande and boyfriend and Wicked co-star Ethan Slater were riding high during a rare date night at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles Feb. 7.

Ariana and Ethan have kept their relationship largely out of the public eye, but as the Wicked press tour ramped up last year, more details about their coupling came to light. ICY