Is he the one?
That was the question Ariana Madix was asked about her boyfriend Daniel Wai on the red carpet at the 2025 iHeart Radio Music Awards on March 17. And she didn’t hesitate to answer.
“Yeah,” Madix simply told E!. “I think so.”
“I think when you know, you know,” she continued. “And I think when I was very early on, I was just like, there’s something different about this guy. And he just continues to show up for me consistently.”
So, has she started thinking about marriage and a family yet?
“Sometimes,” Madix responded.
Ariana Madix and Daniel Wai’s Relationship Timeline
Madix and Wai began dating shortly after her relationship with fellow “Vanderpump Rules” castmate Tom Sandoval ended shockingly, as he cheated on her with Madix’s costar and best friend Raquel Leviss.
The two first met at a mutual friend’s wedding in Mexico just 10 days after everything occurred.
“I met him at a wedding about ten days after all of this. And in no way, shape or form did I go into that thinking anything,” she told Today in May 2023 (via Us Weekly). “I have just been taking things very, very slow and really enjoying myself. And it’s just really lovely to interact with someone who is just so nice and kind and lovely and caring.”
The two confirmed their relationship in April 2023 at Coachella, and he was publicly supporting her during her time on “Dancing With The Stars.”
In January 2024, Wai made an appearance on “Vanderpump Rules” during the season 11 premiere when Madix Facetimed him.
They both show up and support each other, with March 17 being the latest example. Wai walked the red carpet with Madix at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Who is Daniel Wai?
Wai has always had a passion for fitness and turned that into a career as a fitness coach.
However, before that all began, he studied computer science, business, and math and pursued a career in consulting after graduating. Yet, he remained a part-time trainer on top of his corporate job, along with studying and passing his National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer test. Eventually, Wai quit his consulting job and became a full-time trainer.
“I have been a trainer for the past decade and it has been one of the most fulfilling and humbling experiences. However my interest in physical health and conditioning has been with me since I was 13 years old. As a typical teenager I was insecure with my size and strength and decided to incorporate exercise and physical fitness into my life and it has been a large part of my life ever since,” Wai wrote on his website.
It’s clear how much he loves his job.
“Today, I feel I have found my true calling and that is specializing in fitness and exercise that matches a client’s goals, needs, and expectations. Whether it is sport specific, overall fitness, or in attaining a specific body type I will be able to help you achieve your goals in an enjoyable and creative atmosphere. through positive inspiration so that you can live a healthier, happier and energetic life,” Wai concluded.
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Ariana Madix Makes Strong Admission About Her Future With Boyfriend Daniel Wai