Ariana Grande And Ethan Slater's Alleged Wedding Plans Are Over Amid 'Toxic' Relationship Claims

Ariana Grande's alleged wedding plans to boyfriend Ethan Slater have reportedly fallen through, with insiders sharing that their relationship has gotten somewhat "toxic."

The pair have not been spotted together for the past couple of months, further raising eyebrows about the state of their romance.

Now, speculations are rife that Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are trying to prevent their personal issues from overshadowing their individual upcoming projects.

Ariana Grande And Ethan Slater Have Reportedly Called Off Wedding Plans

Grande and Slater's controversial romance has reportedly hit a major snag, with multiple insiders confirming that their wedding plans have been called off, per the Daily Mail.

The pair kicked off their whirlwind romance in July 2023, after which they made it a point to flaunt it for all to see.

The "Dangerous Woman" singer often had his company at award shows and red carpet events, and would periodically share photos of him on her Instagram account.

In fact, they had even considered tying the knot, as a source shared that marriage was in their plans and that it could come as early as this year.

However, those plans have reportedly been squashed as they've not been seen together since April, when the SpongeBob SquarePants actor joined her at a preview of "Little Shop of Horrors," in support of her "Victorious" co-star Liz Gillies. That was also the last time Slater featured on her Instagram grid.

"At one time, they discussed marriage, but that is no longer on the table. They fell head over heels in love when they first hooked up. But those days are over," a source explained.

The Couple Has Been 'Running Hot And Cold With Each Other'

The wedge between them may have grown as Slater was absent at the MTV VMAs last month, where Grande went home with three awards.

Although the Broadway regular shared a video of her giving her acceptance speech for best pop, he particularly raised eyebrows as he didn't share any congratulatory message alongside.

"Ariana and Ethan have been on and off for most of this year," a source told the news outlet. "He chose not to attend the MTV VMAs with her because they'd had an argument just days before."

"But they made up soon after. They've both been running hot and cold with each other," the source added.

Ariana Grande And Ethan Slater's Relationship Was Described As 'Toxic'

The "Thank U, Next" singer has been promoting "Wicked 2," so her priorities have probably changed.

Yet, it's understood that it may likely remain unchanged even after the movie is released and her schedule somewhat frees up.

"What they have going is more than a little toxic, but they're keeping it together for now," the insider noted about the state of Grande and Slater's relationship.

"At least until after 'Wicked: For Good' opens. After that, it's doubtful they'll stay together. The relationship is unhealthy for both," the source added.

The 'Infatuation Has Worn Off' Between Ariana Grande And Ethan Slater

Grande and Slater's relationship has been controversial from the start, as both stars were married to other people when they became linked to each other after meeting while filming the movie adaptation of "Wicked."

At the time, the "Side To Side" singer had just split from her husband Dalton Gomez, while Slater was still married to his high school sweetheart Lilly Jay, with whom he shared a then one-year-old son.

She came under fire from Internet users who branded her a "homewrecker," with Slater's then-wife later saying she was blindsided by their relationship, describing it as a "darkness" that she struggled to "escape" as she tried to "accept the sudden public downfall of my marriage."

Those times aren't like what's currently going on between them, with a source telling the news outlet that "the infatuation has worn off, some of the novelty."

They added, "So they're having to decide what's left. Maybe she sees something that goes beyond the crush. But if there's nothing more than what there was, it won't last."

Ethan Slater Is Struggling To Keep Up With Ariana Grande's World, A Source Claims

Grande's celebrity has also been something Slater has seemingly struggled to keep up with, and it may have also affected their relationship, per the Daily Mail.

One source said, "He sometimes wonders if he should have stayed in his quieter world; the contrast is brutal."

With her promotional efforts for "Wicked 2" and her upcoming tour next year, he's struggling to catch up, especially while being a present dad with his son.

"He loves her, but he's drowning in the circus of her life," another insider shared. "He's used to a controlled Broadway stage, not sold-out arenas screaming for every move."

The insider added, "Even when he's home, he's mentally halfway through the tour or rehearsals. It's exhausting just watching him try to keep up."

Despite the growing rumors, neither Slater nor Grande has publicly spoken on the state of their relationship.