Ariana Madix says she has no intention of filming Vanderpump Rules with her ex Tom Sandoval and his new fling, Raquel Leviss.
Speaking to the iconic New York Times following the shocking Vanderpump Rules Season 10 finale, Ariana explained why she doesn’t think it makes sense to film with Tom and Raquel. “I have nothing to say to either of them,” she said. “Our show is very real and follows a real group of friends, and neither of them are in the group of friends, so, good luck.”
When asked if there is any chance for redemption, Ariana Madix echoed Scheana Shay’s comments in an EXCLUSIVE interview with TV Deets and revealed that the way they have dealt with the scandal has nixed that opportunity. “I think any chance that either of them separately had for that ended when they started giving trash interviews victimizing themselves, her TMZ [interview] and his Howie Mandel [interview],” she said. “I think had they not done or said all of those horrible things, maybe one day, but I think the answer ultimately is no. In our friend group, the answer is no.”
The Season 10 finale featured a shocking scene between one-time enemies Ariana and Kristen Doute, who was previously let go from the series back in 2020. When discussing Kristen’s guest appearance, Ariana dished that it just made sense with what was going on at the time. “She was at my house [after I found out about the affair]. I think at that point my blood was 80 percent rosé and nicotine because I was burning the wick at both ends,” explained Ariana.
“She was asked [by producers] if [she would film] and she said, ‘This is up to you.’ I love her dearly. Their relationship was much different than my relationship with him, but at the same time, I think there is a common denominator when it comes to certain problems,” she continued. “What’s crazy is their relationship ended 10 years ago, and yet, somehow, he’s managed to not grow in those areas at all.”
Perhaps the most chilling moment came in the finale’s first few moments with Ariana and Tom sitting down to hash out their issues, with the former revealing that she knew his strategy from the get-go would be to play the victim. “When he sat down on that couch [during filming] and tried to give the sad sack act, I knew he was going to try to sell a bit,” she said. “I knew he was trying to be that person so that I would be the angry person; I could see what was happening in front of my face, and it was really frustrating. Honestly, when he started yelling at me, I felt a little bit satisfied that he was finally going to be the real him.”
Click Here to check out Ariana Madix’s full interview with The New York Times.
Part 1 of the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 finale airs next Wednesday, May 24 at 9|8c, with Part 2 airing on May 31 and Part 3 wrapping things up on May 31, only on Bravo.
