Ariana started dating Daniel after she split from her ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval, who cheated on her with their 'Vanderpump Rules' then-castmate Rachel Leviss.
- May 6, 2024
AceShowbiz - Ariana Madix and her new boyfriend Daniel Wai have something to celebrate about. On Saturday, May 4, the "Vanderpump Rules" star made use of her Instagram account to post a heartfelt tribute on his birthday.
"Happy birthday to the most handsome man I know," so Ariana wrote alongside a picture of the couple smiling at each other during a trip to Coachella last month. The 38-year-old also praised the fitness coach for always letting her "have the first and last bite."
Daniel responded to the post with an equally sweet comment. "Thank you so much. Best year ever!!" he wrote underneath the post.
Ariana started dating Daniel after she split from her ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval, who cheated on her with their then-castmate Rachel Leviss (Raquel Leviss). The "Dancing with the Stars" alum and Daniel first met at a wedding in Mexico in March 2023 and sparked romance when they were spotted making out at Coachella the next month.
The two further fueled the dating speculations when Ariana visited New York City, where Wai resides. The pair were seen cozying up at Yankees games and trendy restaurants. Since then, they have been spotted together on several occasions. including this year's Coachella.
During her appearance on Dear Media's "Scheananigans With Scheana Shay" podcast back in March, Ariana shared rare insights into her new relationship. "He's a very grounding, calming, positive energy," she raved about Daniel. "He's very, like, always trying to help with things."
Ariana also noted that their relationship was "going towards things that are positive." The Bravo personality added that she's going to "keep doing what makes me happy" and "gonna keep him around."
