ARIANA Grande took a stroll with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez after calling off her New Years Eve show.

The 25-year-old pop star and her former backing dancer, 26, proved they are still close despite splitting in 2016 after almost a year of dating.

8 Ricky Alvarez accompanies Ariana Grande in New York on New Years Day Credit: Splash News

The pair looked at ease with each other as they walked to Starbucks on January 1, and the Get Well Soon singer looked snug in a huge Fendi jacket and a black face mask.

Her companion shielded himself from the cold in a beanie hat and oversized jacket.

Ariana's appearance comes after she cancelled her New Years Eve concert in Las Vegas due to a case of bronchitis.

The star opted to stay with her family and friends instead of travelling across the country to perform.

8 The pair dated for nearly a year before they split in 2016 Credit: Louis Bloom / Splashnews

8 Ariana has told fans that she will stay single in 2016 after calling off her engagement to recent ex Pete Davidson Credit: Louis Bloom / Splashnews

8 The 25-year-old star looked snug in a huge Fendi jacket and face mask Credit: Splash News

Despite being spotted with Ricky, Ariana has told fans that she will stay single in 2019 after calling off her engagement to recent ex Pete Davidson.

The pop diva vowed that she would go it alone in a tweet to fans and said she wants to stay single for the rest of her life.

It comes after she and Saturday Night Live funnyman Pete's relationship hit the rocks last year and her ex Mac Miller tragically died.

The pair had been engaged and the split was the basis for Ariana's latest hit Thank U, Next.

A fan had tweeted her writing: "Who is Ariana dating NOW?!" to which the star replied: "Spoiler: for the rest of this year/probably my life: It's no one."

8 Ariana and Ricky have remained close following their split Credit: Louis Bloom / Splashnews

8 The pair took in the sights of NYC on New Years Day Credit: Louis Bloom / Splashnews

She then told her 59million followers: "Please refer back to this tweet for future questions."

Earlier she had written a defiant message on New Year's Eve hoping to put her heartache behind her.

She said: "Farewell 2018, you f***.

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson split just weeks after the death of singer’s ex Mac Miller

8 Pete Davidson and Ariana, 25, split last year Credit: AP:Associated Press

8 Ariana Grande has said she wants to remain single for at least the rest of the year - but 'probably' for life Credit: AP:Associated Press

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“I hope this new year brings you all much laughter, clarity and healing."

But she also took the time to thank her loyal fans for helping her through her struggles. She added: "My timeline is beautiful rn. Proud of u all and the human beings you're growing into. Happy nye! Continue to take care of / celebrate each other the way you always do.

"Happy to know u thru the internet & have u in my life. Our relationship is real and important to me. Love u."

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