Did Ariana Madix And Tom Sandoval Fight After Scandoval Came To Light? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
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Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval’s nine-year-long relationship went up in flames when she found out that he was cheating on her with her friend Rachel Leviss. The drama between the three Vanderpump Rules stars attracted a lot of eyeballs and massive ratings for the reality show. The scandal took over the Internet last year and laid bare several revelations.
After the news came to light, people showered Madix with love and support. However, everyone wanted to know the details. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live in 2023, the reality TV star told Andy Cohen how the confrontation went down and how things escalated. Here’s what happened.
Ariana Madix’s Explosive Encounter With Tom Sandoval
Ariana Madix explained to the talk show host that Sandoval was allegedly very good at concealing his double life. She alleged that he successfully kept all evidence of his adultery hidden. This is why it came as such a surprise for her. Madix felt devastated and betrayed. Detailing her confrontation with him, she revealed that he was screaming at her when she found out the truth.
“We were in the backyard, and he threw a beer can,” Madix disclosed and added that Sandoval was more concerned about people hearing about it than how hurt she was by his actions. “I think there’s some part of him that’s really loving the attention that this has brought him, and as long as people continue to give him that attention, he will be happy about it,” she mused.
Ariana Madix on Tom Sandoval-Rachel Leviss’ Betrayal
In an interview with The New York Times, Madix called the whole betrayal process very layered. “It’s the manipulation, it’s the narcissism, it’s the double life,” she divulged. She also stated that Sandoval was a hypocrite because he constantly preached about integrity and accountability. This is also why she felt people were shocked to see that he had no integrity.
The actress called the act deceitful and revealed that she was not open to forgiving Sandoval or Leviss for what they did to her. Madix also explained that she said any chance of being forgiven vanished because the duo went out and gave interviews victimizing themselves. Madix realized they still needed to gain accountability and take responsibility for their mess.
Scandoval’s Effects On Vanderpump Rules
Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, and Rachel Leviss’ personal lives weren’t the only things affected by the cheating scandal, popularly known as Scandoval by the Internet. The dynamic between the cast members changed drastically in season 11 after the 10th season ended with the cheating bombshell being dropped. With the group equations in a mess and Madix refusing to interact with Sandoval, things started looking dreary for the reality series.
Earlier this week, Bravo officially announced that Vanderpump Rules will be rebooted. The next edition will feature an all-new cast. Production on season 12 of the reality show will start in 2025.
