10 Things We Love About Dayna Kathan

Dayna Kathan joined Vanderpump Rules this season as one of five new faces on the cast, alongside Brett Caprioni, Max Boyens, Danica Dow and Charli Burnett. The beautiful blonde has become a breakout star, both for her incredible wit (she is a standup comedian, after all), relationships with her fellow SURvers and ability to keep her cool while still getting into the heat of the VPR drama.

She has also not been afraid to put the “real” into reality television, showing her grief over the death of her mother as well coming out as bisexual. Plus, this Vanderpump Rules newcomer already knows how to get under Scheana Shay’s skin like no other — not even Stassi. Keep reading for 10 things we love about Dayna Kathan.

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Dayna Kathan is actually a funny comedian

As evidenced most recently on RHONY, stand-up comedy is not often reality stars’ strong suit. Fortunately, for Dayna Kathan comedy is no laughing matter. Her seriously dry approach to stand-up had her costars crying with laughter instead of cringing, including a pointed routine that seemingly was about her ex-flame Max. (Spoiler: it was actually about her Dad.)

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Dayna Kathan has the worst taste in men

Dayna found herself at the centre of the drama because of her love life. She began the season by seeing fellow new cast-member, TomTom manager Max Boyens — with the two watching their brief relationship go from a fling to flames quickly due to his inability to commit. Dayna went on to start dating another SURver, Brett Caprioni, though it seems like that has since burnt out too. Relatable.

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Dayna Kathan is a cat person

A staple of the scenes in Dayna Kathan’s apartment has been her black cat, Leo. The purr-fect companion for a single young woman in West Hollywood, he was by her side through all her boy troubles. Famously, as she was ending her relationship with Max and giving him back his stuff, she ran his necklace through Leo’s litter box — talk about being catty.

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Dayna Kathan’s Instagram is worth following

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Dayna Kathan’s Instagram is worth following

If you aren’t already, you should consider following Dayna Kathan on Instagram (@DadaDayns). True to her personal brand, it is a balance of hilarious and heartwarming moments including the recent birth of her niece. Besides shots with celebs like Chrissy Teigen, her fellow SURvers and cat Leo, during lockdown she has also posted a ton of fun makeup #fauxtorials and clapped back at her haters, saying: “All the trolls who keep saying that I need a nose job, just like, go ahead and suck my cl*t.”

Dayna Kathan is not afraid to talk about her mother

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Dayna Kathan is not afraid to talk about her mother

One reason Dayna Kathan has connected so strongly with viewers and her fellow SURvers is she is authentically open with her feelings — including grief over her late mother, who she was extremely close with. This came to a head on Vanderpump Rules when frenemy Scheana Shay got her a psychic medium for her birthday in an attempt to communicate with her mom, which was promptly rejected. Cue awkwardness.

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Dayna Kathan is bisexual

Dayna came out as bisexual on Vanderpump Rules during the legendary SUR West Hollywood Pride party. She has also defended her “bi sister” Ariana Madix against criticism from Jax Taylor, who put down her sexuality. Dayna said on WWHL: “I mean, I don't think anyone should be bringing up someone's sexuality in a negative connotation. I don't think Ariana's wishy-washy; I think she knows who she is, and I think that's a below-the-belt dig.”

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Dayna Kathan vs Scheana Shay

Having been interested in the same guys twice in a row (see: Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni), things between Dayna and Scheana were doomed from that first training shift at SUR. From turning Danica Dow against Dayna to that cringe-worthy psychic birthday gift, these two could never get it right. If we have learned anything from Vanderpump Rules though, it’s that not everyone has to be friends — in fact, it makes better television if they aren’t.

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Dayna Kathan is a Leo

Dayna Kathan’s birthday is July 25, 1990 — making her both a Leo and 29 years old. This star sign totally makes sense for the firey SURver, with its main qualities being strength, bravery and star quality as well as optimism, enthusiasm and passion. Another Leo on the air right now is RHONY’s Tinsley Mortimer.

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Dayna Kathan fits in with the OG cast

While some of the other new SURvers have seemingly dropped the fried goat cheese ball with the OG cast members, Dayna has integrated herself seamlessly. Stassi, Beau and Lala all showed up to her recent comedy show and Katie has described her as the “brightest newcomer” in the press. Additionally, she is now besties with Ariana Madix.

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Dayna Kathan has a unique sense of style

Dayna and Danica both professed their love for fast fashion this season and she certainly turned out some solid lewks during many episodes — though it seems the most attention-grabbing will be her Vanderpump Rules reunion outfit. Wearing a partially sequinned lime green dress, she posted the outfit on Instagram with: “take me to your leader flow 👽 was the #pumprules reunion virtual? yes. was it still f*cking insane and shocking? also yes.”