Ariana GrandeandEthan Slaterwere seen lookingvery much in-lovewith one another at the Critics Choice Awards on February 7, and it’s no surprise fans once again took the opportunity to diss their relationship.

The couple were seated alongside the rest of theWickedcast as the event was held inside Barker Hander in Santa Monica, California.

HighlightsAriana Grande and Ethan Slater’s relationship drew public scrutiny at the Critics Choice Awards.Fans were concerned over Ariana Grande’s weight loss and mental health.Grande addressed the weight criticism, emphasizing that no one knows what’s happening behind the scenes.

A few paparazzi clips show the two speaking closely with one another while Grande — who has been nominated for a Supporting Actress award for her performance as Glinda — placed a hand on her boyfriend’s leg.

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They could also be seen giggling alongside one another during the show.

“It’s nice to see some of our most beloved child stars grown up and thriving,” she commended. “Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Ariana Grande are all nominated.”

She then added with a laugh, “Now Ariana has found love with a munchkin,” a reference to Slater’s character Boq in theWickedmovie, who is a munchkin himself.

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Once again, they centered around Grande’s weight.

“If he really cared about her, he’d feed her!” one person insisted.

“She’s too thin something is not right,” another quipped.

“She is way to [sic] touchy feely for me and she make me feel sick just looking at her,” a third noted.

Recently released photos have fans talking about her weight loss, per usual

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Someone took a jab at the way Slater was looking at his girlfriend, writing, “No one cares. This is just creepy.”

“Let her eat. Needs a good meal!” a comment read.

Discourse surroundingGrande’s weighthas been in effect ever since theWickedpress tour commenced in early November, starting in Sydney, Australia.

Fans immediately noticed the pop star’s weight loss and questioned whether her mental health was in the right place.

But theThank U, Nextsingerhas tried shutting down those allegations multiple times.

Ariana Grande at Critics Choice Awards seated at a table, engaging in conversation with a man holding a water bottle.

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“ariana grande até se apaixonou por um munchkin”

— Apresentadora do#CriticsChoiceAwardssobre Ariana e Ethan Slater. 😭pic.twitter.com/khOChZpLcM

— Ariana Grande News Brasil ☀️ (@NewsAriana_Br)February 8, 2025

During a somewhat recent interview with French journalist and influencer Crazy Sally, she once again spoke up regarding the “dangerous” and harmful rumors.

“I’ve been doing this in front of the public, been a specimen in a petri dish since I was 16 or 17. I have heard it all. I’ve heard every version of it, of what’s wrong with me. And then you fix it, then it’s wrong for different reasons,” she said.

Grande has spoken up regarding these allegations, saying no one quite knows what’s going on “behind the scenes”

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A person in a green velvet suit at the Critics Choice Awards standing by a curtain, creating a stylish appearance.

“It’s hard to protect yourself from that noise. It’s something that is uncomfortable no matter what scale you’re experiencing it on. Even if you go to Thanksgiving dinner and someone’s granny says, ‘You look skinnier, what happened?’ That is something that is uncomfortable and horrible no matter where it’s happening, no matter the scale it’s happening on.”

The 31-year-old then continued to say that there was a “comfortability” in today’s society where people are so quick to judge and comment on another’s looks, whether that be one’s clothing, face, or body.

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But this shouldn’t be a norm, she claimed, since whatever is going on “behind the scenes” is completely unknown to strangers.

“I’m really lucky to have the support system that I have to know and trust that I’m beautiful,” Grande concluded, adding, “No one has the right to say sh–t.”

Comments were absolutely brutal, holding nothing back

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