In a recent Vanderpump Rules After Show episode, sparks flew between Lala Kent and James Kennedy over Scheana Shay’s tricky situation with fellow castmate Tom Sandoval. The drama further stirred the pot among the reality TV stars. While they’re friends, they’re certainly unafraid to let their real opinions fly.
The heart of the argument? Scheana’s reluctance to cut ties with Tom following his headline-making affair with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss and betraying their mutual friend, Ariana Madix.
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Lala pointed out that Scheana and Tom’s friendship predates Scheana’s bond with Ariana, suggesting a deeper connection beyond the scandal. James, however, seemed to think the timeline was irrelevant. This earned a sharp rebuke from Lala, who insisted, “It does matter, actually.”
Lala argued that Scheana’s history with Tom shouldn’t be dismissed just because of his recent actions. “It’s not like Scheana was besties with Ariana first. She and Tom have their own friendship history,” she explained, emphasizing the situation’s complexity.
Scheana, caught in the middle, expressed her struggle, noting how both Tom and Ariana are dear to her, complicating her feelings and decisions. James questioned whether Scheana would feel differently if the roles were reversed, a suggestion Lala quickly shut down, defending Scheana’s empathy.
Lala also tackled the issue of Ariana’s expectations regarding mutual friends and Tom post-breakup, highlighting the absurdity of expecting friends to shun Tom while Ariana herself continued sharing a home with him.
Calling for understanding and support for Scheana, Lala criticized the lack of compassion shown towards her. She’s advocating for a little more grace, given the circumstances.
Vanderpump Rules Season 11 continues Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.
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