Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval were on bad enough terms with Rachel Leviss when Vanderpump Rules Season 11 was filming. However, when Rachel filed her lawsuit against the two of them, things went from bad, to much, much worse.
The lawsuit accused Tom and Ariana of revenge porn. Rachel’s team alleges that the VPR stars recorded and distributed Rachel’s NSFW video without her knowledge or consent. The case is ongoing with nothing set in stone. But the cast have already made up their minds it seems.
Sandoval and Ariana find common ground against Rachel and her lawsuit
On the first part of the Season 11 reunion, the cast discussed Rachel without holding back. While there were several elephants in the room, it was only natural to bring up the lawsuit. Ariana admitted that she didn’t know why she was being targeted. She said she’d “never done anything” to Rachel. Surprisingly, Tom agreed with Ariana.
“It’s one thing to come after me,” Tom said, “but to come after Ariana, I’m questioning if she has a f*cking soul, it’s like insane.” Katie Maloney didn’t leave it as a matter of question. “She doesn’t,” Katie said flatly. Despite the group’s feelings for Tom or Ariana, they all appeared united in their feelings against Rachel.
However, on the other hand, there was some disagreement as to whether Tom “groomed” Rachel. Tom said the claim was “beyond f*cking slander, considering she is not underage. That implies pedophilia.” But Lala Kent disagreed. She said, “It’s taking someone who is younger than you and more impressionable than you.”
She also pointed out Tom’s position of power over Rachel. Tom fired back with, “I was very impressionable when she took all her clothes off and jumped in my f*cking pool.” Ariana hung her head in her hands. Sometimes, Sandoval, you should just stay quiet.
The Vanderpump Rules Season 11 reunion continues Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.
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