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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater pack on the PDA as they ignore Critics Choice Awards jibe

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were the picture of happiness at the Critics Choice Awards, despite Chelsea Handler taking a swipe at their relationship in her opening monologue

Now Ariana has found love with a munchkin," poking fun at Slater's role as Boq in the Wicked film, which didn't seem to shake the room as she might have hoped, given the mild reaction it stirred among the attendees. Ariana stunned in a sheer, nude gown adorned with floral motifs, its corset-style top and striking cage skirt turning heads, while her hair pulled back into a sleek bun, complimented by sparkling silver earrings, elevated her look. Throughout the evening, the duo was seen cuddling — at one point, Ariana tenderly placed her hand on Ethan's leg and whispered to him, embodying the look of love as they shared giggles and appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves, not letting the comedic jab dampen their spirits.

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