Sandoval and many of the forged slammed Rachel in the course of the reunion, which touched on her revenge porn lawsuit and podcast feedback, Tom “weaponizing” Ariana’s psychological well being and the pair’s new relationships and why Lala believes Katie is filled with it.
Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix might not agree on a lot, however relating to Rachel Leviss’ conduct post-Scandoval, they’re in the identical boat.
Throughout Half 1 of the three-part Vanderpump Guidelines reunion, host Andy Cohen grilled the pair on all issues Rachel, together with the revenge porn lawsuit she filed in opposition to them and feedback made about them and the present typically on her podcast — this after Leviss selected to not return to the Bravo sequence.
“I all the time inspired her to take a while away from all people, together with myself, and are available to her choice that means,” Sandoval, who reportedly cut up from Rachel final Could, mentioned of her exit, earlier than labeling her a “f–king coward.”
“Wanting again, I believe she’s a f–king coward. Like, I am sorry to say it,” he mentioned. “And I believe her sitting right here preaching to all people that she’s shifting on however nonetheless speaking relentlessly about me and all people [on her podcast] is simply f–king ridiculous.”
Response to Rachel Leviss’ Podcast
Cohen then particularly requested about Leviss saying on her podcast that she felt “groomed” by Sandoval, as a result of she was in “a really weak frame of mind” after splitting from James Kennedy.
“Which is past f–king slander, contemplating she isn’t underage. That suggests pedophilia,” Sandoval mentioned.
“No it would not,” Lala Kent interjected. “It is taking somebody who’s youthful than you and extra impressionable than you and somebody who’s at the next stage of energy than the opposite particular person.”
Sandoval hit again, exclaiming, “I used to be very impressionable when she took all her garments off and jumped in my f–king pool.” With that remark, Madix dropped her head into her arms.
Katie Maloney mentioned that it did not look like Rachel was “taking quite a lot of duty” for her actions, whereas Tom Schwartz mentioned Leviss was “conniving,” “ruthless in her pursuit of enjoyment” and “not a sufferer.” Added Sandoval: “She pursued this, as did I.”
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Response to Revenge Porn Lawsuit
Speak then shifted to the revenge porn lawsuit Leviss filed in opposition to each Sandoval and Madix. Whereas neither Tom or Ariana might remark immediately on the continuing litigation, Scheana Shay jumped in to defend her pal.
“They cannot reply it, it is ridiculous,” mentioned Shay. “Ariana did not ship that video to anybody, she didn’t distribute it, it’s so ridiculous she is being put by way of this s–t once more, as if Rachel did not put her by way of sufficient final yr.”
Ariana merely mentioned she did not perceive why she was being focused, as she had “by no means achieved something” to Leviss.” Sandoval agreed, saying, “It is one factor to return after me, however to return after Ariana, I am questioning if she has a f–king soul, it is like insane.”
“She would not [have a soul],” Katie mentioned, earlier than James added he was simply “over it” all. In fact, as Andy identified, Kennedy was the one who introduced Rachel into the group within the first place — a remark which made him apologize to the remainder of the forged.
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Tom & Ariana on ‘Weaponizing’ Psychological Well being, New Relationships and Extra
Each Tom and Ariana addressed another lingering points between them, beginning with their dwelling state of affairs. Whereas they could not touch upon the continuing authorized drama over their shared dwelling, Madix did verify she’s been dwelling in an Airbnb in New York.
Cohen then introduced up how Sandoval was accused of “weaponizing” Ariana’s suicidal ideation on the present, after he claimed he could not break up with Madix as a result of she threatened to kill herself. He did not assume he weaponized something, defending himself by saying, “I introduced it up as a result of I felt that it was used in opposition to me in a really textbook, manipulation tactic.” He additionally mentioned he “did not consider it.”
Lisa Vanderpump defined it was seen as a grimy transfer as a result of whereas he put his personal suicidal ideation onto the present, Madix hadn’t achieved the identical — and Tom was the one who talked about it on digital camera.
After Tom mentioned he did not consider the threats of suicide, Scheana mentioned that if he actually needed to “name bulls–t” on Madix, he might have “walked out the f–king door,” as an alternative of dishonest on Ariana with Rachel.
In case you or somebody you realize is fighting melancholy or has had ideas of harming themselves or taking their very own life, get assist. The Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) gives 24/7, free, confidential help for individuals in misery.
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Because the reunion went on, Tom tried to clarify his feedback evaluating his state of affairs to that of George Floyd and O.J. Simpson — saying he was merely “speaking in regards to the absurdity” relating to the media consideration Scandoval was getting. “I considered huge issues in information,” he added, “Clearly, they’re means greater, they’re components of actions.”
“I am seeing the scandal sandwiched between the f–king battle in Ukraine … that is silly,” he added. “Why is CNN speaking a few dishonest scandal on a responsible pleasure actuality present?”
The 2 exes then spoke about their new relationships, Ariana’s with Daniel Wai and Tom’s with mannequin Victoria Lee.
Madix mentioned she and Daniel nonetheless aren’t dwelling collectively and he or she has her personal place when she goes to NYC, the place he lives full time. It would not look like they’re planning to maneuver in collectively anytime quickly, as she mentioned, “It will be good to be bi-coastal.”
She was additionally requested whether or not moving into a brand new relationship helped her recover from all the things with Tom.
“I believe it’ll be a really very long time earlier than I am gonna be absolutely processed by way of all these issues and I do not need to put my life on maintain for some day I may be ‘absolutely healed,'” mentioned Ariana.
Tom, in the meantime, mentioned his relationship life with Victoria was “going nice,” including that she “would not watch the present,” and has her personal profitable profession and home. He additionally acknowledged that she dated Leonardo DiCaprio “some time in the past,” earlier than James introduced up how Tom and Ariana have wallpaper of their dwelling displaying Leo leaving the Chateau Marmont with a mannequin.
Lala Says Katie Is not Being Actual When It Involves Ariana
The ultimate section of the reunion targeted on Ariana’s relationships with a few of her costars, particularly Lala and Katie, all through the season.
When requested whether or not seeing Lala work together with Sandoval made her “need to take a step again” from Kent, Ariana admitted she did not really watch any of the season.
“Earlier seasons, I’d watch all the things. This one, I felt like I didn’t need to get dragged again to this time in my life once I felt like I used to be actually attempting to reside within the current and give attention to the long run,” she defined.
That being mentioned, she added that Lala was very upfront along with her in particular person about eager to work by way of some issues involving Sandoval.
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Kent then threw everybody for a loop when she known as out Katie for apparently venting her frustrations with Ariana to her in personal, however not doing the identical on digital camera. Based on Lala, Katie mentioned Ariana “had mainly deserted you and the sandwich store,” and claimed Maloney mentioned Madix “wasn’t caught up on her hire with the sandwich store.”
Katie did admit to feeling somewhat slighted when Ariana took off to Broadway to star in Chicago with out them actually speaking about it, however in any other case did not cop to any smack discuss behind Madix’s again.
“Why when the cameras go up am I all of the sudden the enemy once I’m speaking about the identical s– we have talked about on the telephone?” exclaimed Lala. “There have been a number of individuals sitting up right here who have been dwelling within the feedback part,” she added, accusing Katie, Scheana and James particularly for not eager to ruffle any feathers with Ariana, after seeing she was the brand new “fan favourite.”
“You needed me to throw her beneath the bus about how mad I used to be. I am not doing that,” mentioned Katie, defending herself, earlier than the episode ended with out them actually fixing something.
The three-part reunion will proceed subsequent Tuesday on Bravo.
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