Could Ariana Madix be secretly engaged? That’s what “Vanderpump Rules” fans are asking after the Bravo alum celebrated her 40th birthday in Fiji with boyfriend Daniel Wai — and was spotted wearing what appeared to be a diamond ring on that finger.
Although Ariana hasn’t announced any engagement news, social media sleuths are convinced something is up after photos surfaced of the reality star flashing a sparkly ring during multiple outings this summer.
Fans Speculate Ariana Madix May Be Engaged to Daniel Wai
The buzz began on October 21 when a Reddit user posted several images of Ariana, suggesting she might be engaged. “I believe Ariana might be engaged,” the fan wrote alongside snapshots of her and Daniel kissing during a beach sunset in Fiji. Daniel commented on one of the photos, calling it the “best day ever with the best person,” which only fueled speculation.
Other photos showed Ariana wearing the same ring at a concert with friends and during her recent stint hosting “Love Island USA.” Fans quickly flooded the comments with excitement and support. “So happy for how life treated her and [Katie Maloney] post [‘Pump Rules’] … Hope this is true if it’s what she wants!” one fan wrote. Another added, “Love this for our queen.”
Several others referenced Ariana’s painful 2023 breakup with Tom Sandoval, who cheated on her with their friend and co-star Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. “Even though it was done in a terrible way, Scandoval was the best thing that could’ve happened to her. Tom was deadweight,” one commenter noted.
Ariana Madix Opens Up About Love and Long Distance
While Ariana once said she didn’t believe in marriage, her outlook has shifted since meeting Daniel. During an interview with Us Weekly in December 2023, she praised him for the way he loves and supports her.
“I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who feels the way about me that Daniel feels,” she said. “He thinks I am the most beautiful person in the world, the funniest person in the world, the smartest. Having that kind of partner makes everything feel so easy.”
She shared similar sentiments with People, describing Daniel as “incredible,” “supportive,” and “so cute.” Ariana also admitted on the “Disrespectfully” podcast that long-distance hasn’t been easy, since Daniel is based in New York. “The idea of it, I don’t love long-term,” she said. “It’s getting to a point where it’s like, ‘OK, now we’re really going to [move in together].’”
“What’s good about long distance is that it really forces you to talk to each other,” Ariana continued. “You have to have conversations. I think
