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Ariana Madix Reacts to Engagement Rumors with Wai

Bintano News Desk
February 8, 2026
Ariana Madix Reacts to Engagement Rumors with Wai

Ariana Madix seems to have heard the rumors about her love life. 

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The Vanderpump Rules alum, 40, recently sparked speculation she accepted a proposal from boyfriend Daniel Wai after she wore a suspicious ring to the premiere of Wuthering Heights. 

But Madix offered a telling reaction to the rumors as she celebrated Super Bowl LX on Saturday. 

When asked about the ring by The Daily Mail at Sports Illustrated's 'The Party' in Daly City, California, Madix tossed her head back and appeared to groan. 

Madix has been with Wai for nearly three years, since she dramatically split from boyfriend Tom Sandoval after his affair with a mutual friend came to light.

The couple have been in a long-distance relationship since 2023, but the miles between them haven't interfered in their connection. 

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Ariana Madix offered a telling reaction to rumors she is engaged to Daniel Wai

Ariana Madix offered a telling reaction to rumors she is engaged to Daniel Wai 

Madix threw her head back and appeared to groan when asked about the suspicious ring by The Daily Mail

Madix threw her head back and appeared to groan when asked about the suspicious ring by The Daily Mail 

'We both are very bicoastal, so we do a lot of traveling back and forth together,' she told The Daily Mail at another Super Bowl party, Shaq's Fun House, when asked if a move was on the horizon. 

For now, the couple are enjoying their time together when they aren't busy with their projects.

Madix is still on small screens after she and the entire cast of Vanderpump Rules departed the show last year in a dramatic recast. 

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She has been hosting Love Island USA since 2024 and told The Daily Mail she will be returning for subsequent seasons. 

Wai will also be joining her in Fiji for a portion of filming. 

'Not for the whole time she goes, that's a long time, I still have work. I try and go for two weeks,' he said. 

The couple have been going from strength to strength ever since Madix ended her long-term relationship with Sandoval, following the revelation of his affair with a mutual friend.  

The aftermath played out on episodes of the Bravo reality series Vanderpump Rules - which has since gotten an entirely new cast.

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Madix was asked about the eyebrow-raising accessory by The Daily Mail at Sports Illustrated's Super Bowl party

Madix was asked about the eyebrow-raising accessory by The Daily Mail at Sports Illustrated's Super Bowl party

She sparked engagement rumors after she wore a ring on that finger to the premiere of Wuthering Heights last month

She sparked engagement rumors after she wore a ring on that finger to the premiere of Wuthering Heights last month

The couple have been long-distance since getting together but the mileage between them hasn't dampened their relationship

The couple have been long-distance since getting together but the mileage between them hasn't dampened their relationship

'He is so incredible. He's so smart. He's so supportive. He's so cute. He's just constantly in my corner,' the TV personality previously gushed to People of Wai. 

'And he's someone that I look up to and I feel like would be, if someone were to have told me five years ago before I ever met him I'm dating this guy, I'd be like, "Wow."'

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Sandoval has been dating model Victoria Lee Robinson since 2024 and he has also given updates about their own romance.

Last year during an interview with The Daily Dish at BravoCon 2025 in Las Vegas, he opened up about their current 'chapter.'

He also commented on how his girlfriend's mother is a big fan of reality television.

'Well, this chapter, it's been so great. I'll tell you what. Like, being with somebody who's not fully engrossed in reality TV - her mom is, but she's not - again, it's so great.'

She was last with Tom Sandoval, but their relationship imploded after he admitted to an affair with a mutual friend

She was last with Tom Sandoval, but their relationship imploded after he admitted to an affair with a mutual friend

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The media personality added, 'Like, somebody who can take you at face value, you know, that's been so great.'

Sandoval also expressed that they may move in together during the star-studded event and said, 'I think we found a place together. She's at her own place. I think we found a place.'

In regards to when they may take the major step in their relationship, he told The Daily Mail, 'I think that's happening soon.'

Sandoval further added, 'We really enjoyed just having our time together and growing in our relationship.'

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This article has been aggregated directly from the Daily Mail.

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