Ariana Madix and Daniel Wai.Photo: Ariana Madix/InstagramAriana Madixis happier than ever!As theVanderpump Rulesstar, 37, continues to spend time with new boyfriendDaniel Wai, a source exclusively tells PEOPLE that things are getting serious between the pair.“Ariana’s been telling people in her circle that she’s falling in love with him,” the source says of Madix, who split from her longtime boyfriendTom Sandovalin early March after learning of his affair with their costarRaquel Leviss.“They met in Mexico at a mutual friend’s wedding, shortly afterScandovalbroke. At first, it looked like just a light rebound fling but they have a special bond,” the source continues. “Even though he lives in New York City, they’ve been able to make it work.““It’s happening faster than she thought but he treats her well, they’re having fun, and she’s happy to be moving on to this next chapter with such an incredible guy,” the source adds.A rep for Madix did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Ariana Madix and Daniel Wai.Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty; Daniel Wai/InstagramThe couple wasfirst spotted together in mid-April at CoachellaMusic and Arts Festival, a little over month after Madix and Sandoval split after nine years together. Madix and Wai packed on the PDA at the Indio, California-based event, where they were seen kissing and holding hands.Since then, they’ve been inseparable. In early May, Madix celebratedWai’s big birthday bashin New York City. Wai shared a video recap of his weekend on his Instagram, featuring date nights and a trip to the Yankees game. Other clips showed off the present Madix gifted him in honor of his special day.Then, this week, Wai joined Madix in N.Y.C. again, accompanying her to various dinners and press appearances. He even escorted her to NBC Universal’s Upfronts on Monday morning before her presentation at Radio City Music Hall.While in the Big Apple, Madix and Wai alsoenjoyed a dinner at Campagnola Restaurantwith friends, includingThe Real Housewives of New Jerseystar,Margaret Josephs. In a photo from their night out, Madix and Wai snuggled up and smiled beside their pals.Madix also shared a snap from their New York City travels on her Instagram Stories. The duo were dressed to the nines as they posed outside of the french restaurant Daniel in the heart of Manhattan.Daniel Wai/InstagramPEOPLE confirmed the end of Sandoval and Madix’s relationship in March. At the time, a source said the pair “had been having problems for a while” but his months-long affair with Leviss was “the final straw” for Madix.“She put up with a lot over the years, but she won’t sit back and be disrespected this way,” the insider added.Both Sandoval and Levississued publicapologies to Madix, who postedher own statementon Instagram on March 16.“i want to express my most sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support i have received from friends, family, and people i’ve never even met,” she wrote. “when i have felt like i couldn’t even stand, you all have given me the strength to continue and seen me through my darkest hours. to say i have been devastated and broken is an understatement.“Noting that she was still “reeling from this betrayal on so many levels,” she added an implied warning: “what doesn’t kill me better run.“From left: Ariana Madix, Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval.Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Amy Sussman/Getty; Gabe Ginsberg/GettyThe moment Madix learned of the affair is expected to unfold on Wednesday’s season finale ofVanderpump Rules, and the reality star will also have ascathing confrontationwith Sandoval and Leviss during the three-part reunion, which kicks off on May 24.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Vanderpump Rulesairs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Ariana Madix and Daniel Wai.Photo: Ariana Madix/Instagram
Ariana Madixis happier than ever!As theVanderpump Rulesstar, 37, continues to spend time with new boyfriendDaniel Wai, a source exclusively tells PEOPLE that things are getting serious between the pair.“Ariana’s been telling people in her circle that she’s falling in love with him,” the source says of Madix, who split from her longtime boyfriendTom Sandovalin early March after learning of his affair with their costarRaquel Leviss.“They met in Mexico at a mutual friend’s wedding, shortly afterScandovalbroke. At first, it looked like just a light rebound fling but they have a special bond,” the source continues. “Even though he lives in New York City, they’ve been able to make it work.““It’s happening faster than she thought but he treats her well, they’re having fun, and she’s happy to be moving on to this next chapter with such an incredible guy,” the source adds.A rep for Madix did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Ariana Madix and Daniel Wai.Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty; Daniel Wai/InstagramThe couple wasfirst spotted together in mid-April at CoachellaMusic and Arts Festival, a little over month after Madix and Sandoval split after nine years together. Madix and Wai packed on the PDA at the Indio, California-based event, where they were seen kissing and holding hands.Since then, they’ve been inseparable. In early May, Madix celebratedWai’s big birthday bashin New York City. Wai shared a video recap of his weekend on his Instagram, featuring date nights and a trip to the Yankees game. Other clips showed off the present Madix gifted him in honor of his special day.Then, this week, Wai joined Madix in N.Y.C. again, accompanying her to various dinners and press appearances. He even escorted her to NBC Universal’s Upfronts on Monday morning before her presentation at Radio City Music Hall.While in the Big Apple, Madix and Wai alsoenjoyed a dinner at Campagnola Restaurantwith friends, includingThe Real Housewives of New Jerseystar,Margaret Josephs. In a photo from their night out, Madix and Wai snuggled up and smiled beside their pals.Madix also shared a snap from their New York City travels on her Instagram Stories. The duo were dressed to the nines as they posed outside of the french restaurant Daniel in the heart of Manhattan.Daniel Wai/InstagramPEOPLE confirmed the end of Sandoval and Madix’s relationship in March. At the time, a source said the pair “had been having problems for a while” but his months-long affair with Leviss was “the final straw” for Madix.“She put up with a lot over the years, but she won’t sit back and be disrespected this way,” the insider added.Both Sandoval and Levississued publicapologies to Madix, who postedher own statementon Instagram on March 16.“i want to express my most sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support i have received from friends, family, and people i’ve never even met,” she wrote. “when i have felt like i couldn’t even stand, you all have given me the strength to continue and seen me through my darkest hours. to say i have been devastated and broken is an understatement.“Noting that she was still “reeling from this betrayal on so many levels,” she added an implied warning: “what doesn’t kill me better run.“From left: Ariana Madix, Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval.Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Amy Sussman/Getty; Gabe Ginsberg/GettyThe moment Madix learned of the affair is expected to unfold on Wednesday’s season finale ofVanderpump Rules, and the reality star will also have ascathing confrontationwith Sandoval and Leviss during the three-part reunion, which kicks off on May 24.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Vanderpump Rulesairs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Ariana Madixis happier than ever!
As theVanderpump Rulesstar, 37, continues to spend time with new boyfriendDaniel Wai, a source exclusively tells PEOPLE that things are getting serious between the pair.
“Ariana’s been telling people in her circle that she’s falling in love with him,” the source says of Madix, who split from her longtime boyfriendTom Sandovalin early March after learning of his affair with their costarRaquel Leviss.
“They met in Mexico at a mutual friend’s wedding, shortly afterScandovalbroke. At first, it looked like just a light rebound fling but they have a special bond,” the source continues. “Even though he lives in New York City, they’ve been able to make it work.”
“It’s happening faster than she thought but he treats her well, they’re having fun, and she’s happy to be moving on to this next chapter with such an incredible guy,” the source adds.
A rep for Madix did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Ariana Madix and Daniel Wai.Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty; Daniel Wai/Instagram
The couple wasfirst spotted together in mid-April at CoachellaMusic and Arts Festival, a little over month after Madix and Sandoval split after nine years together. Madix and Wai packed on the PDA at the Indio, California-based event, where they were seen kissing and holding hands.
Since then, they’ve been inseparable. In early May, Madix celebratedWai’s big birthday bashin New York City. Wai shared a video recap of his weekend on his Instagram, featuring date nights and a trip to the Yankees game. Other clips showed off the present Madix gifted him in honor of his special day.
Then, this week, Wai joined Madix in N.Y.C. again, accompanying her to various dinners and press appearances. He even escorted her to NBC Universal’s Upfronts on Monday morning before her presentation at Radio City Music Hall.
While in the Big Apple, Madix and Wai alsoenjoyed a dinner at Campagnola Restaurantwith friends, includingThe Real Housewives of New Jerseystar,Margaret Josephs. In a photo from their night out, Madix and Wai snuggled up and smiled beside their pals.
Madix also shared a snap from their New York City travels on her Instagram Stories. The duo were dressed to the nines as they posed outside of the french restaurant Daniel in the heart of Manhattan.
Daniel Wai/Instagram
PEOPLE confirmed the end of Sandoval and Madix’s relationship in March. At the time, a source said the pair “had been having problems for a while” but his months-long affair with Leviss was “the final straw” for Madix.
“She put up with a lot over the years, but she won’t sit back and be disrespected this way,” the insider added.
Both Sandoval and Levississued publicapologies to Madix, who postedher own statementon Instagram on March 16.
“i want to express my most sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support i have received from friends, family, and people i’ve never even met,” she wrote. “when i have felt like i couldn’t even stand, you all have given me the strength to continue and seen me through my darkest hours. to say i have been devastated and broken is an understatement.”
Noting that she was still “reeling from this betrayal on so many levels,” she added an implied warning: “what doesn’t kill me better run.”
From left: Ariana Madix, Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval.Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Amy Sussman/Getty; Gabe Ginsberg/Getty
The moment Madix learned of the affair is expected to unfold on Wednesday’s season finale ofVanderpump Rules, and the reality star will also have ascathing confrontationwith Sandoval and Leviss during the three-part reunion, which kicks off on May 24.
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Vanderpump Rulesairs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
source: people.com
