Ariana Madix on DWTS and Other Celebrity News  

September 28th, 2023

Ariana Madix Turns Scandal into Strength on Dancing with the Stars

Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix is turning her recent scandal into strength on Dancing with the Stars.

Madix split from her longtime boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, in March 2023 after it was revealed that he had cheated on her with her close friend, Raquel Leviss. The scandal was dubbed "Scandoval" by fans of the show, and it played out publicly on Vanderpump Rules.

Despite the heartbreak, Madix has decided to move on with her life and focus on her career. She is one of the contestants on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, and she is determined to show everyone what she is capable of.

In a recent interview, Madix said that she is using Dancing with the Stars as a way to heal from her recent heartbreak and to prove to herself that she is strong.

"I'm ready to challenge myself and to show everyone what I can do," Madix said. "I'm not going to let my past define me."

Madix has also said that she is grateful for the opportunity to compete on Dancing with the Stars. She said that she is excited to learn new dance styles and to perform for a live audience.

"I'm so excited to be on the show," Madix said. "It's a dream come true."

Madix is one of several celebrities who will be competing on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. Other contestants include Jason Mraz, Selma Blair, and Joseph Baena.

The show premiered on September 25, 2023, on ABC.

Daveed Diggs and Emmy Raver-Lampman Expecting First Child

Daveed Diggs and Emmy Raver-Lampman, stars of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, are expecting their first child together. The couple announced the news on Instagram on September 27, 2023, sharing photos of Raver-Lampman laughing and kissing Diggs as they both hold her bump.

"We can't wait to meet you," they captioned the joint post.

Diggs and Raver-Lampman have been together since 2018, and they got engaged in December 2021. They have not yet announced a wedding date.

Diggs is best known for his breakout role as Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette in Hamilton. He has also starred in the TNT series Snowpiercer and the film Blindspotting.

Raver-Lampman is best known for her role as Allison Hargreeves in the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy. She has also appeared in the Broadway musicals Hamilton, Once on This Island, and Heathers.

Congratulations to Daveed Diggs and Emmy Raver-Lampman on their upcoming arrival!

Jonathan Van Ness and Dax Shepard Debate Trans Rights on Armchair Expert

Jonathan Van Ness and Dax Shepard had a heated debate about trans rights on the latest episode of Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast.

Van Ness, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, took issue with Shepard's branding of The New York Times as a "left-leaning" newspaper because, they claimed, it is "anti-trans." Shepard, on the other hand, argued that the NYT covered a range of subjects and opinions, and that being "critical" or "questioning" trans rights made the person into an "enemy."

The debate escalated quickly, with Van Ness breaking down in tears at one point.

"I'm so tired of having to fight for little kids because they just want to be included," Van Ness said.

Shepard later apologized for the argument, saying that he didn't intend to upset Van Ness.

The debate between Van Ness and Shepard has sparked a wider conversation about trans rights and the importance of inclusivity. It is a reminder that there is still a lot of work to be done to create a more accepting and equitable society for all.