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Ariana Madix was joined by her Vanderpump Rules castmates and boyfriend Daniel Wai for the finale episode of Dancing With the Stars on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, and earlier this morning, she announced she will be starring on Broadway!
As she landed in third place after dancing to Beyonce‘s “Run the World” and Ciara‘s “Level Up,” Ariana, 38, was supported by the likes of Lisa Vanderpump, 63, Kristen Doute, 40, Katie Maloney, 38, and Scheana Shay, 38.
Following the taping of the December 5 finale, Ariana took to her Instagram Story, where she shared a screenshot of her perfect score and admitted she was already missing the show.
“A- Is it crazy I miss it already? I don’t have rehearsal tomorrow??!!!! B- If you see me in this same glam for all my press tomorrow no you didn’t … C- Never taking this [necklace] off [Lele Pons],” she wrote.
On Kristen’s Instagram Story, she shared a behind-the-scenes image of herself and Ariana along with a heartwarming message to her longtime friend.
“[Ariana Madix] I tell you this every week, that I am so incredibly proud of you. Physically, mentally, spiritually you’ve grown and flourished [and] you’ve worked your a** off for this, Ari! You and [Pasha Pashkov] are a match made in dancing heaven! Bring home that Mirrorball, baby! I love you,” she declared.
Also attending the DWTS finale was Katie, who shared a video of herself in the audience, and Scheana, who captioned a clip of her and Daniel, who was seated beside her, with the message, “Proud [boyfriend].”
Daniel also shared support for Ariana on his Instagram Story throughout Tuesday night’s event. And, after the show, he confirmed Ariana was headed to his home base of New York City.
“My champ going on New York adventures!” he wrote in the caption of a photo of her enjoying pizza and wine.
Mauricio Umansky was also at the taping, where he reunited with partner Emma Slater, 34.
While Ariana didn’t win the coveted Mirrorball trophy, she gave an impressive performance as she danced Freestyle to Beyonce and Ciara with Pasha.
As for Lisa, she enjoyed her return to DWTS, on which she previously competed, and shared images of herself with Derek Hough, 38, during the show.
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“Gooooo [Ariana Madix]!” she shared with the pics.
In more exciting news for Ariana, she is now set to make her Broadway debut!
During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday morning, Ariana made the stunning announcement that she will be reprising the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago, joining a list of Bravolebrities who once played the role including Erika Jayne and Lisa Rinna.
“It’s just the biggest dream come true,” she said while revealing the news, via PEOPLE. “I cannot believe this is real life. I’m going to cry.”
Vanderpump Rules season 11 premieres next month on Bravo.
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