‘The Valley’ and ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Stars Dazzle at iHeartRadio Music Awards — See Ariana Madix and Brittany Cartwright’s Sizzling Looks
A high-profile mix of actors, singers, and reality stars hit the red carpet for the annual iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event celebrates the biggest artists and songs of the year, based on iHeartRadio’s streaming data, listener engagement, and radio play. There are also live performances and fan-voted categories, making it a big night in Hollywood. iHeartRadio added some Vanderpump Rules and The Valley stars to the guest list. While Ariana Madix stunned on the red carpet, fans weren’t so into Brittany Cartwright’s look.
Ariana Madix stole the show from her castmates. The Broadway star wore a sculptural mini dress in a candy wrapper-inspired gold foil pattern. She paired the piece with platform stilettos and layers of rings and bracelets. Madix, who’s set to host another season of Love Island, wore her hair in gentle waves, adding a light smokey eye and natural lip. The former Dancing With the Stars contestant wasn’t alone in her radiance on the red carpet.
Madix was joined by her boyfriend of two years, Daniel Wai. As the pair maintains a long-distance relationship between NYC and LA, they enjoy these special events together. While walking the red carpet, Madix shared that Wai was “the one,” telling E! News, “I think when you know, you know … He continues to show up for me consistently.” She added, “With my man, he’s so ‘everything I’ve ever wanted’ without even knowing that that’s what I wanted.”
Brittany Cartwright made a bold choice with her strapless latex dress. The garnet piece hugged the mother of one’s body as she stood on the red carpet. Cartwright paired the dress with a matching red lip and Fendi handbag. Fans weren’t in love with her look. Many took to Reddit to share, commenting, “Someone really needs to hire Brittany a new stylist.” Another wrote, “She is gorgeous, and I feel like whoever styles her constantly picks dresses that do no flatter her at all.”
Despite the fashion police, the When Reality Hits podcast host posted pics of the awards show on Instagram. Cartwright captioned the carousel, “Last night was so much fun at the @iheartradio awards! Janet was my very fun date even though she makes me look so short. We had a blast!”
Michelle Lally, who has changed her name to Michelle Saniei on social media, announced her new podcast yesterday. Now divorced from Jesse Lally, the mother of one is spreading her wings on The Valley and beyond. Naturally, Saniei walked the red carpet at the awards show last night, given that her podcast is produced through iHeartRadio.
Saniei posted on Instagram, “I’m thrilled to share my new (and first!) podcast, Pursuit of Sassiness, with you! Thank you @iheartradio for giving me a platform to open up and to introduce you to the real me. Follow me on this journey and listen to my first episode today.” The Valley costar Janet Caperna commented, “YES!!! Can’t wait to listen! Congrats.”
Caperna joined Cartwright on the red carpet as her date to the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Known for her love of brown, the mother of one wore a silk gown in a cocoa color, accidentally twinning on the red carpet with content creator Andrea Casanova.
Caperna will appear on season two of The Valley as Cartwright faces marital strife with Jax. As the couple seeks divorce, Cartwright will seek full custody of their 3-year-old son, Cruz, as Jax confronts a stint in rehab for cocaine addiction and mental health diagnoses.
The Valley, which premieres on April 15, 2025, at 9 pm ET, will feature wild drama and evolving relationships as the cast navigates their intertwined lives. The entire season one group, and newbies Melissa Carelli, Aaron Nosler, and Benji Quach, will return. Fan-favorite Kristen Doute will celebrate her engagement to Luke Broderick and their pregnancy. The couple plans to move to Colorado after having their baby girl. Between the longtime cast members and newcomers, The Valley promises an entertaining second season.
