Title: Ariana Grande Sparks Controversy with New Romance as Divorce Settles
Subtitle: Questions arise as Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s relationship raises eyebrows
Date: [Insert Date]
Ariana Grande, the renowned singing sensation, was spotted enjoying a romantic candlelit dinner at New York City’s Mandarin Oriental hotel’s MO Lounge with her new love interest, Ethan Slater, on Saturday. The sighting comes just as Grande finalized her divorce from Dalton Gomez earlier this month. The couple sat side by side at a private table, overlooking a stunning view of the city, and appeared to be “super flirty and touchy-feely” according to onlookers.
The timeline of Grande and Slater’s relationship has drawn criticism from fans. Reports first emerged of them dating in July while Grande was going through her divorce from Gomez and Slater was separating from his wife, Lilly Jay. Ariana and Dalton’s settlement, which legally keeps her from being single until March 19, 2024, was reportedly smooth due to an iron-clad prenup. Despite the skepticism surrounding their relationship, Grande, with an estimated net worth of $240 million, is said to be living with Slater in NYC.
In the midst of the attention on Grande and Slater, Dalton Gomez has been seen publicly kissing actress Maika Monroe. As part of their divorce agreement, Ariana will not be providing spousal support but instead making a tax-free payment of $1,250,000 to Dalton, along with covering $25,000 of his attorney fees.
Grande’s fans have been vocal about their reservations regarding her whirlwind romance, particularly after recent pictures released by TMZ. Some fans questioned the legitimacy of the relationship, with one comment stating, “She’s never beating those homewrecker allegations.” Others accused Slater of neglecting his wife and infant child, expressing disapproval of their actions.
Grande and Slater first met while filming the adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” in the UK in December 2022. Both couples publicly announced their splits within a few days of each other, with Ariana confirming her separation from Dalton just three days before revealing her relationship with Ethan. Slater filed for divorce from Lilly, citing irreconcilable differences and requesting joint custody of their one-year-old son.
In a series of disparaging interviews, Lilly condemned Ariana, describing her as “not a girl’s girl” and lamenting the impact on her family. However, in an exclusive statement to DailyMail.com, Lilly expressed her determination to move forward as a single mother.
Ariana filed for divorce on September 18, with Dalton filing on the same day. Citing irreconcilable differences, the couple’s separation date was listed as February 20, 2023. Sources close to the situation revealed that all details were settled before the official filing, with the couple aiming to iron out any remaining issues privately.
As Ariana Grande basks in the excitement of her new romance, questions surrounding the timeline of her relationship and the impact on her past marriage continue to linger. Only time will tell if this new love will withstand the scrutiny and criticism it has generated.