Ethan Slater Tap-Dances Around Ariana Grande ‘Girlfriend’ Question

There’s no doubt Ethan Slater can dance on Broadway and on screen … but he also knows how to move around a question concerning his relationship with Ariana Grande.

Ethan dropped by the “Today” show Friday to promote “Wicked: For Good,” and he was asked about working alongside his girlfriend … his answer raised fans’ eyebrows, since there is a rumor the couple has split — rumors we were told were untrue, BTW.

ES took the immediate pivot that it was great to work with the entire cast … not at all addressing any specifics about being on set with his squeeze, Ariana.

Face value, Ethan’s response was fine and gracious … but the sleuths who suspect the couple is keeping a breakup on the DL while promoting the film had something of an “a-ha” moment.