Ariana Grande Seemingly Shades Failed Marriage With Savage Move During “Eternal Sunshine” Tour

Ariana Grande made a playful reference to her divorce from Dalton Gomez during the opening night of her “Eternal Sunshine” tour at Oakland Arena in Oakland, California, on Saturday. While performing her 2019 hit “Thank U, Next,” Grande smiled and held up two fingers after singing the line about only wanting to walk down the aisle once, appearing to joke about being open to marrying again after her first marriage ended. The moment drew attention as the singer marked her return to touring after a seven-year break.

Grande also became emotional during the show, pausing to thank the crowd for their support. She told fans that she had missed them and said it was overwhelming to be back on stage, expressing gratitude for the love she received on opening night. The concert served as the launch of her highly anticipated “Eternal Sunshine” tour, which has been described as a major comeback for the pop star.

Grande and Dalton Gomez, a luxury real estate agent, finalized their divorce in March 2024 after three years of marriage. The former couple had a prenuptial agreement, and Grande reportedly made a one-time payment of $1.25 million to Gomez. She also agreed to give him half of the proceeds from the sale of their Los Angeles home and to cover up to $25,000 in attorney fees. According to an insider quoted in earlier reports, the split was a mutual decision, and both sides wanted to remain friendly.

The singer has also appeared to address the breakup in her music. On her 2025 album “Eternal Sunshine,” Grande included the song “Twilight Zone,” which many listeners interpreted as being about her relationship with Gomez. In the track, she sings about realizing that the person she was dating was not who she thought he was, with lyrics describing confusion, deception, and a sense of betrayal. The song suggests that Grande believed the relationship had a false front.

Grande is now dating her “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater, who she has been linked to since July 2023. Her tour performance, emotional remarks, and subtle jokes about marriage all added to the attention surrounding her personal life, while also highlighting her return to live performing after years away from the road.