Ariana Thanks Her "Amazing Partner," Reveals Where She Stands with LVP, and, Yes, Will Star on Broadway
The Vanderpump Rules cast member wrapped up her dancing gig. Was Lisa Vanderpump by her side? Get all the scoop and find out when she'll appear on Broadway!
ICYMI: Ariana Madix has wrapped up one dancing gig right before she kicks off another. The Vanderpump Rules cast member closed out one chapter this week and you can bet she was in her feelings about it.
Keep reading on to find out how Ariana feels after she completed her recent gig and what's next for her (spoiler alert: it's pretty major).
Ariana Madix thanks dance partner, Pasha Pashkov
After wrapping up the dancing gig, Ariana said the experience felt "like a dream." In an emotional Instagram post that she shared with fans on Dec. 5, she reflected on her Dancing with the Stars experience as well as the bond she formed with her dance partner, Pasha Pashkov.
"Thank you so much to anyone who watched and voted for us. You guys give me so much strength you have no idea," she wrote. "I was def crying at the end. Thank you my family and friends who came to see me! It really means the world to have your support [because] it’s really nerve-racking out there! I love you guys so much. The universe blessed me with the most amazing partner in [Pasha Pashkov]. Thank you for helping me tell my story and I hope this is just the beginning!"
How Lisa Vanderpump recently supported Ariana Madix
In fact, Lisa Vanderpump was on hand cheering Ariana on during DWTS on Tuesday. She posted a photo from the night, writing, "Gooooo [Ariana]!" to which Ariana commented back, "I love you!!!!!!!!!"
What's next for Ariana Madix? Updates on Cocktail Book, Something About Her, and Vanderpump Rules Season 11
Well, plenty. She's just released her new book, Single AF Cocktails, plans to tour in support of it, is working on opening her Something About Her sandwich shop, and, come 2024, will appear in Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules. She's also got a special someone in her life to celebrate it all with, her boyfriend, Daniel Wai.
"I just want to say that this year has been really insane for me," she told The Daily Dish in a recent phone interview. "Obviously many highs and many lows, and I hope that everyone knows who has ever said a kind word to me or about me that I see them and I'm here for them, too."
In the clip above, Ariana opens up about what to expect from Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules, set to premiere in January 2024.
Ariana Madix will star in Chicago on Broadway
Breaking news! Ariana confirmed on Dec. 6 that she will star as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway beginning in January. Ariana's Broadway debut kicks off for a limited eight-week run early next year. The news was announced on the Instagram account for the long-running Broadway show.
In a separate Instagram post, Ariana commented about the dream gig, "IS THIS REAL LIFE." (Yes, Ariana, it is!)
"It's just the biggest dream come true," Ariana added during her appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark (via PEOPLE). "I cannot believe this is real life. I'm going to cry."
(We don't blame you!)
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