Ariana Grande’s BF, Ethan Reacted To Her Health Concern Amid ‘HTIMYLM’ Row, ‘Everyone Is Scared…’

Ariana Grande, one of the biggest pop stars in recent times, has repeatedly made headlines for her physical changes and health concerns. Recently, her appearance in her latest music video, hate that i made you love me from her upcoming album, Petals, rekindled discussions about her body. People on social media expressed concern on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), pointing out her visible collarbones and gaunt frame. Amid the public scrutiny around her weight and eating disorders, her boyfriend, Ethan Slater’s comment regarding her health struggles has come under focus.

Ethan Slater feels ‘helpless’ amid growing concern about Ariana Grande’s health

Ariana Grande‘s apparent weight loss over the years has been a subject of constant online chatter. Amid that, the actor-singer’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater‘s reaction to her physical issues resurfaced. He reportedly feels deeply “concerned for her” due to her health troubles, as per a source’s account to the Daily Mail. Although Ethan kept worrying about her, he reportedly felt “helpless” as there was nothing he could do to make things better for his ladylove. Notably, Ethan has been with Ariana since her Wicked movie days, when scrutiny of her weight intensified most. Thus, he knows her situation pretty well, which explains his worries.

Another source shared that not just Ethan, but also other well-wishers of the Side to Side singer were similarly worried about her, but they are afraid to talk to her about it. Their concerns also centred on how the pop star’s physical changes will affect her image among her fans, especially younger girls. Regarding that, the insider said:

“Ariana needs to consider the example she is setting. Everyone is concerned, but no one will ever say anything because everyone is scared of her.”

Ariana Grande couldn’t handle the scrutiny regarding her body

The online scrutiny around Ariana’s body heightened during the press tour for Wicked and its sequel, Wicked: For Good. Around December 2025, she was all over the news for her eating disorder and other health issues. The bloodline singer at that time did not handle the criticism well. The family member revealed that it was very hard for Ariana to cope with the comments and queries regarding her body. As per the source, the singer’s troubles grew when she faced an unexpected event at one of the movie’s promotional events, where she was ambushed by Johnson Wen, a man who breached security and rushed to her. The family member was quoted as saying:

“She did not handle [the press tour] well at all…It bothered her a lot – from the red carpet incident [in which a man rushed to her] to what people were saying about her online. She can be very thin-skinned, and people commenting on how skinny she is was really troubling to her.”

Ariana Grande’s family and loved ones are supportive amid her health issues

Ariana’s family member shared that she has a strong support system, including her family, who offer her constructive criticism without any hesitation. They praise her when she deserves it and aren’t afraid to be blunt when she needs a reality check. The source credited her family members for looking out for her well-being and also named another individual who’s been there for Ariana in the same way. As per them, the popstar “has leaned on Cynthia a lot” throughout the press tour, and her co-star “checks in” with her multiple times a day. Regarding how people around Ariana take care of her, the insider shared:

“Everyone is encouraging her to take care of her own mental health, because she needs to.”

What are your thoughts on Ariana Grande’s boyfriend’s reaction to her health concerns? Let us know.

Also Read: Travis Kelce’s Ex Kayla Nicole Is Choosing Singlehood As He Marries Taylor Swift? ‘Everybody Got..’

Photos courtesy: Ariana Grande/Instagram, YouTube, Universal Pictures, Ethan Slater/Instagram