Lala Kent expressed concerns about Ariana Madix’s new boyfriend, Daniel Wai, on a recent episode of “Vanderpump Rules,” finding it odd that he quickly declared Ariana “The One” despite her recent long-term breakup and their still-shared living situation. Despite her initial skepticism, Kent acknowledged Wai’s attractiveness, while Madix praised his supportive nature, hinting at a more serious relationship and even reconsidering her stance on starting a family with him.
Lala Kent expresses skepticism about Ariana Madix’s new boyfriend, Daniel Wai, on “Vanderpump Rules,” citing concerns over his intentions and their living situation, despite acknowledging his physical attractiveness.
Lala Kent’s got eyebrows raised and questions popping like popcorn kernels over Ariana Madix’s new beau, Daniel Wai. It’s not just the living situation that’s got her puzzled. Nope. It’s the whole enchilada. During a recent episode of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” Daniel stepped into the spotlight. And oh boy, did that stir the pot.
Ariana, 38, was all smiles, thrilled to have her man by her side in San Francisco. But not everyone was throwing confetti. Lala, 33, didn’t mince words. She found it downright bizarre, a guy proclaiming “She’s The One” after Ariana had just ended a decade-long relationship. And get this—they were still living together. “Something seems off,” Lala mused, scratching her head. Right?
Yet, despite the red flags waving in her mind, Lala couldn’t help but throw a few compliments Daniel’s way. His “fine-looking ass” didn’t go unnoticed during her visit to their hotel room. And she didn’t shy away from praising his physique either. Talk about mixed signals.
This isn’t the first rodeo where Lala’s found herself questioning Ariana’s choice in men. After giving her initial nod to Ariana’s first post-Tom Sandoval fling, she’s circled back to worry town. “What’s his motive? This is weird,” she confided to her mom, Lisa Burningham. Her skepticism isn’t unfounded, given her own rocky love life and Ariana’s bombshell breakup with Sandoval, 41.
In a twist that sounds straight out of a soap opera, Us Weekly confirmed Ariana and Sandoval called it quits in March 2023. The reason? Sandoval’s affair with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. And just like that, Ariana met Daniel at a wedding, and they hit it off.
Ariana and Daniel didn’t waste time moving from casual to serious. “It’s awesome,” Ariana gushed. Daniel’s been her rock, sacrificing sleep and personal time to support her, especially during her “Dancing With the Stars” stint. Coming home to a clean house and a fridge full of food? “Wow, that’s so nice,” she marveled.
With Daniel by her side, Ariana’s even reconsidering her stance on starting a family. She admitted that her previous relationship with Tom had a bigger impact on her feelings about parenthood than she realized. Daniel, however, has opened her eyes to the possibility of a true partnership.
But Daniel’s debut on “Vanderpump Rules” wasn’t all smooth sailing. His decision to join the trip but skip out on cast events raised more than a few eyebrows. And Sandoval? He hinted at wanting a chat with Daniel. Yet, Daniel remained unfazed, determined to stay “unbothered” by the drama.
Catch all the ups and downs on “Vanderpump Rules,” airing Tuesdays on Bravo. And for those who can’t wait, there’s always streaming on Peacock the next day. Because in the world of reality TV, there’s never a dull moment.
