Daniel Wai took to Instagram to defend his girlfriend, Ariana Madix, against speculation surrounding her appearance. He stated that Madix worked hard for her physique through diet and exercise and refuted claims of surgery or other procedures. Wai also emphasized that his fitness training business is not about giving away workouts for free. He included a link for potential clients to fill out if they are interested in working with him.
Madix, who recently hosted Love Island USA, addressed the work she has had done in response to social media speculation. She revealed details about getting Botox, lip filler, and filler in her chin, while denying getting any other filler or undergoing blepharoplasty. Wai also mentioned that fans can meet Madix after her performances in Chicago on Broadway, where she plays the role of Roxy Hart in Chicago, a lifelong dream for her. Madix extended her gig through April due to popular demand after her initial debut in December 2023.
Madix expressed her passion for theater and how it has influenced her life decisions during an interview with Extra. She spoke about the significance of her Broadway role and how it has been a driving force in various aspects of her life. She is set to reprise her role in Chicago for another run from August 1 to August 27 starting in May. This news came amid reports of Bravo taking a break from filming new episodes of Vanderpump Rules season 12 following a scandal involving Tom Sandoval and Rachel “Raquel” Leviss.
The scandal known as Scandoval was a major focus in the season 10 finale, reunion special, and season 11 of Vanderpump Rules. It involved Sandoval and Leviss having an affair, leading to the breakup of Sandoval and Madix’s nearly decade-long relationship. Sandoval hinted that season 12 filming would be delayed to allow some breathing room after the scandal and to bring a fresh perspective to the show. Andy Cohen also shared his thoughts on the hiatus, highlighting the approach of taking breaks to allow the cast to live their lives before resuming filming.
The decision to pause filming for Vanderpump Rules season 12 was compared to similar breaks taken by other Bravo series like the Real Housewives franchise. Cohen explained that breaks were often necessary to allow the cast members to experience and respond to real-life events before picking up the cameras again. The delay in filming season 12 was also seen as an opportunity to introduce a new dynamic to the show and avoid the routine of filming specific events like birthdays every year. The future of the show and its return to filming remained uncertain as the cast and production team navigated the aftermath of the scandal.
