The news ofTom SandovalcheatingonAriana Madixsent shock waves beyond theVanderpump Rulesfandom. The couple were together for nine years and bought a home together. But that world crumbled when Ariana found out he was having an affair with cast memberRachel “Raquel” Leviss.The former couple are still sharing their home until they can sell it, but have limited their interactions.
Ariana’s career was tied to her ex-boyfriend through theBravoshow and them releasing acocktail booktogether. She has branched out with new business ventures on her own after the scandal. But she has also moved on with a new relationship.TheDancing With the Starsfinalistis dating Daniel Wai after her big heartbreak.
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Ariana Madix’s New Fitness Trainer Boyfriend Will Appear on ‘Vanderpump Rules’
Daniel is a fitness trainer in New York and started dating the reality star in April, according toUs Weekly. He posts some of his meals and workouts on Instagram with the handle @thestrongwai. His website reveals he used to feel insecure as a teenager and became focused on personal fitness. He studied computer science, business, and math in college, then worked in business consulting. Daniel quit working in business to be a full-time certified personal trainer. He has worked with other trainers, likeSage The Gymini,and has professionals, like doctors, as his clients. Daniel doesn’t just exercise in the gym. He’s also into showing his moves in the boxing ring.
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Ariana first posted a picture with Daniel at Coachella. The couple then posted pictures together in New York.He flew to watch her compete onDancing With the Starsevery week. “It’s awesome,” she said. “He’s incredibly supportive. He sacrifices his sleep and time to help me with anything I need, and then he takes a red-eye back and goes straight to work.” Ariana said he also helped keep her place clean and the fridge stocked as she was busy practicing.
Ariana teased that he would appear inseason 11 ofVanderpump Rules"once or twice," according toE! News, despite him not having any previous reality TV experience.Page Sixreportedthat Daniel joined the cast’s trip to San Francisco. Sandoval,Scheana Shay,Brock Davies, andJames Kennedywere reportedly there too.Daniel also has talents behind the bar.There is a video of him bartending forLindsay Hubbard’sbirthday ofSummer Housefame on Instagram.
Season 11’s teaser shows the cast hanging out at the beach. James jokes about making a line in the sand between Sandoval and Ariana. Ariana yells at her ex-boyfriend in a different scene. “Ruin my life, my home, and then f–king attempts to kill my f–king dog,” she says while sitting next toLala Kent. “My lawyer will be dealing with you.”
The new season premieres in January 2024. Vanderpump Rules season 10 is currently available on Peacock.
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