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Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright have a lot to say about the recent scandal.Taylor and Cartwright spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about life after reality TV, their new podcast, and all things Scandoval. The couple hasn’t been on the Bravo show for two seasons but are still good friends with most of the cast and have been in touch with several of them since news broke that Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss were having an affair behind Ariana Madix’s back. Like many, Taylor remembers exactly where he was when the news of the scandal broke. «My buddy, Jason, texted me, he’s like, 'Hey, you were right all along,'» Taylor said. «I thought he was mad at me.

Vanderpump Rules starsTom Sandoval and Ariana Madix announced the end of their relationship after being together since 2013 when she first joined the show. Sandoval is now on an apology tour — this time his sights are set on Madix. News of their split sent shockwaves through the pop culture-obsessed world, but why? ET takes a closer look at how we got here.Feb. 10, 2014A post shared by Thomas Sandoval (@tomsandoval1)Nearly 10 years ago, Sandoval and Madix confirmed their relationship during the season 2 reunion episode of Vanderpump Rules.

Ariana Madix is stepping out. Over the weekend, the star made her first public appearance since Scandoval began.An eyewitness tells ET that Madix appeared at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre on Saturday night in Los Angeles for Make That Sandwich, a show where host Lindsay Ames gets friends to take turns listing ingredients to make a delicious sandwich, which she then makes live for them on stage.At the event, Madix greeted an energized and eager audience, playing the sandwich-making gameshow alongside Andrea Jin, Michael Glazer, TikTok's Salt Hank, Fibula, and Ames' co-host, Brianna Sedor.

Ariana Madix is stepping out. Over the weekend, the star made her first public appearance since Scandoval began.An eyewitness tells ET that Madix appeared at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre on Saturday night in Los Angeles for the Make That Sandwich show.«Ariana was there with other comedians, including Connor Wood, who sat next to her and seemed to have a little crush on her,» the eyewitness says. «They were somewhat flirtatious throughout the show, with their hands on each other's legs, and Ariana leaning her head on his shoulder at a point.»The eyewitness notes that, while there «wasn't any mention» of Tom Sandoval cheating on Madix with Raquel Leviss, the crowd did gave her «the loudest cheer» and chanted «Team Ariana» during the event.«If the news about Tom hadn't dropped recently, you wouldn't have known anything could be wrong,» the eyewitness says.

fans (and everyone else who has become sucked into the Scandoval of it all!). In the new midseason trailer for the Bravo reality series, viewers get to see the first footage of the fallout between Tom Sandoval and his ex Ariana Madix over hisalleged affair with Raquel Leviss.Sandoval is seen kissing someone in bed as it cuts to Scheana Shay declaring herself the «OG home wrecking whore of this group,» before saying, «and then came Lala [Kent] and now you.» Shay is talking Leviss, who laughs in the clip, which is clearly taken before the pair's alleged altercation in the wake of the cheating scandal news.Leviss is also seen kissing Tom Schwartz as his ex Katie Maloney declares that they are not divorced yet.

star Kristina Kelly is a new mom!The reality star introduced the world to her first child — whom she shares with boyfriend Max Ville — on Sunday with a super cute post on Instagram.«You’re more than I could have ever dreamed of, welcome to the world River,» the proud mom captioned the post.Kelly's adorable snapshot showed her precious new baby wrapped tightly in a little blanket and sleeping soundly in her crib.A post shared by Kristina Kelly

And the Scandoval fallout continues. Amid Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ affair scandal, curious fans have speculated about Tom Schwartz’s involvement after his kiss with the former pageant queen.

Ariana Madix has remained relatively quiet since the Vanderpump Rules scandal broke, but that’s about to change, ET has learned. A source tells ET, “Ariana is getting ready for the reunion. She’s preparing herself and getting in the correct mindset for it.

Tom Sandoval is standing his ground. On a new episode of podcast, former star Kristen Doute claimed that her ex-boyfriend is refusing to vacate the home he shares with Ariana Madix amid his cheating scandal with Raquel Leviss. Bravo had no comment on Doute's podcast claims.«He owns the home, but is he leveraging that as, 'Well, it's mine.' And, 'F**k you. I don't care,' and, 'You can't tell me to go?'» host Nick Viall questioned.«That's exactly what he's doing,» Doute answered, before calling his actions «wild.» «We tried having a mutual friend, one of Ariana's college best friends, rather than someone too close to them [reach out to him]… just saying, 'Listen, dude, you gotta at least give her a couple hours heads-up when you need to come home to pick things up.

Teddi Mellencamp wants to clarify her take on Scandoval. Or rather, her  about it.Earlier this week, a comment Teddi made on Melissa Gorga's  podcast spun itself into a headline across multiple outlets, all covering the fallout from  star Tom Sandoval cheating on longtime love Ariana Madix with co-star Raquel Leviss.«She probably paid Raquel to do this,» Teddi remarked, the «she» being her former  castmate Lisa Vanderpump, who stars on and executive produces . «Clearly I was making a joke and I'm being eviscerated for making a joke, which wasn't even being reported correctly, because everyone conveniently leaves out I said 'probably' and was ,» the  podcast host tells ET. «I love Bravo fans, I think how passionate they are is obviously why is so successful, but it feels like my words will continue to get twisted and when people will come at you and say, 'I wish you weren't alive, I wish you died!'» she adds. «They get brutal with even the words they say.

Kristen Doute is giving  fans an inside look at the post-Scandoval aftermath. While appearing as a guest on Nick Viall's  podcast this week, Doute shared some of Tom Sandoval's text messages to Ariana Madix after news of his months-long affair with Raquel Leviss.

Raquel Leviss isn’t a guarantee for the upcoming reunion, ET has learned. A source close to production says the reunion filming details «keep shifting.»The reunion is currently set to tape next Thursday, and as far as the cast knows, it's still on for that day. However, Leviss' involvement in the taping still remains uncertain. «It's really, constantly in flux,» the source says of Leviss' participation, as production navigates filming with both her and Scheana Shay after the former filed for a restraining order against her co-star.Leviss requested a temporary restraining order against Shay, which was filed on March 7 and included photos of Leviss with a black eye and a cut on her eyebrow — injuries she claims she suffered at Shay's hands.Attorney Neama Rahmani, who is representing Shay, released a statement to ET, denying Leviss' accusations, both in regard to the photos she submitted and the claims she made in the documents regarding Shay and Leviss' alleged interaction.«This case is a fabrication by a known liar and a cheat who has betrayed everyone close to her.

Vanderpump Rules star Katie Maloney thinks the wool was pulled over her ex-husband Tom Schwartz’s eyes, by Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss. Earlier this month,Sandoval and Ariana Madix announced the end of their relationship after a months-long affair between Schwartz’s best friend and business partner, Sandoval, and co-star, Leviss, was revealed.Wednesday, Maloney was on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, when host Andy Cohen asks her, “Do you think Schwartz was a pawn in all of this?”“I do. Yeah, part of me believes he was duped, by both of them,” responds Maloney. Cohen then asks Maloney how she’d respond if she found out Schwartz did choose to protect Sandoval and willingly took on the backlash.“I would light him on fire,” Maloney says. Maloney goes on to tell Cohen that she wasn’t shocked Sandoval and Leviss were secretly having an affair and looking back now, there were many red flags. Additionally, Maloney gives an update on Ariana saying she is, “In a really good head space and taking care of herself.”Thursday, Ariana, who deactivated her Instagram after the allegations broke, returned to the platform to share her side of the story and thank the friends and Vanderpump Rules castmates who have been by her side and supporting in the aftermath.Posting a photo of herself in a hot pink and green dress from a recent trip to Mexico for her friend's wedding, Ariana started off the message writing, «Hi.

Ariana Madix is speaking out following her split from Tom Sandoval amid allegations that he had a months-long affair with Raquel Leviss.Madix, who deactivated her Instagram after the allegations broke, returned to the platform to share her side of the story and thank the friends and  castmates who have been by her side and supporting in the aftermath.Posting a photo of herself in a hot pink and green dress from a recent trip to Mexico for her friend's wedding, Madix started off the message writing, «Hi. Where to begin?»Noting that she wanted to share her «most sincere gratitude» for the «outpouring of love and support» she's received since the news broke, Madix added, «When I have felt like I couldn’t even stand, you all have given me the strength to continue and seen me through my darkest hours.»The reality star continued, «To say I have been devastated and broken is an understatement.

Ariana Madix is speaking out following her split from Tom Sandoval amid allegations that he had a months-long affair with Raquel Leviss.Madix, who deactivated her Instagram after the allegations broke, returned to the platform to share her side of the story and thank the friends and  castmates who have been by her side and supporting in the aftermath.Posting a photo of herself in a hot pink and green dress from a recent trip to Mexico for her friend's wedding, Madix started off the message writing, «Hi. Where to begin?»Noting that she wanted to share her «most sincere gratitude» for the «outpouring of love and support» she's received since the news broke, Madix added, «When I have felt like I couldn’t even stand, you all have given me the strength to continue and seen me through my darkest hours.»The reality star continued, «To say I have been devastated and broken is an understatement.

 is back, with the fallout from Raquel Leviss' kiss with Oliver taking center stage. On Wednesday's all-new episode, Raquel has a panic attack after Lala Kent, Katie Maloney and Kristina Kelly call her out for her behavior during their girls' trip to Las Vegas.After confirming that she did in fact kiss Oliver, Raquel seems shocked that she's being judged for something she thought Lala gave her the OK to do.«Raquel, why are you like this?» Katie asks.«Are you serious right now?» Raquel fires back. «Like, it was Lala's territory and I was not allowed to kiss him?»«No, no.

Once is a coincidence, twice is a pattern? Katie Maloney had some serious questions about Raquel Leviss‘ dating preferences before news broke about her affair with Tom Sandoval.

Katie Maloney is entering the chat. During an appearance on the podcast, the star blasted Raquel Leviss for her affair with Tom Sandoval amid his relationship with Ariana Madix.Prior to «Scandoval,» Maloney said she was «apprehensive» about Leviss «but still trying to give her a chance.»«I was really trying to give her the benefit of the doubt and try to get some kind of friendship off the ground with her,» Maloney explained to Lala Kent.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp thinks her former co-star and friend, Lisa Vanderpump, had a hand in «Scandoval» to boost  ratings. The 41-year-old reality star believes the British restauranteur orchestrated the cheating scandal between Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval in order to help the Bravo series.«She probably paid Raquel [Leviss] to do this,» Mellencamp said.The ALL IN by Teddi owner made the claim in an episode of Melissa Gorga's  podcast that was recorded before Vanderpump's March 8 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen to discuss the scandal.Mellencamp points out that Cohen invited Vanderpump to after a long hiatus because «nobody's cared until now.»«She’s gonna say the same points that I’ve been saying, like, 'Listen, [Sandoval and Madix] weren’t in a good place for a long time. His needs weren’t met.

Pump the brakes. What fresh hell is this?Reality TV reached record levels of emotional carnage in the wake the shocking revelation that “Vanderpump Rules” star Tom Sandoval has been carrying on a months long affair with cast mate Raquel Leviss, the supposed bestie of his long time girlfriend, Ariana Madix. The dark deed came to light while Madix was supporting her two-timing man and his cover band the Most Extras (eye roll) as they took the stage at his bar TomTom in West Hollywood.

Ariana Madix isn’t going to let Tom Sandoval’s infidelity ruin her plans. The Vanderpump Rules star was photographed dancing and enjoying herself in Oaxaca, Mexico, over the weekend. Madix was attending a friend's wedding that was planned long before news broke earlier this month that her ex cheated on her with Raquel Leviss, ET has learned. The 37-year-old was spotted enjoying sunny Mexico while wearing a colorful dress and spending quality time with friends. On Saturday, Tom Schwartz broke his silence amid allegations of the months-long affair between his best friend and business partner, Sandoval, and his co-star, Leviss.In a video obtained by TMZ, Schwartz said Sandoval is doing «OK relatively speaking» and that he has a sense of profound sadness.

#Vanderpump cast member who’s texted her. Can you guess? SUR’s servers and bartenders were initially a hard partying bunch with dreams of modeling, acting and music careers. Vanderpump acted as both mother hen and referee to her staffers, counseling them as they dated and mated — almost exclusively with each other.As the seasons wore on, the stars began to all have similar facial features as they spent their Bravo earnings at the cosmetic surgeon.

Kristen Doute is back. Bravo confirmed that the 40-year-old reality star will be returning to  as the show addresses Tom Sandoval cheating on Ariana Madix with Raquel Leviss.Doute previously dated Sandoval for roughly five years when Madix first joined the Vanderpump Rules cast in 2013.

alum Stassi Schroeder revealed on Friday she is expecting a son with husband Beau Clark.Schroeder had previously announced her pregnancy earlier this month, and this week's news means the couple's first child, daughter Hartford, will soon have a little brother. Schroeder released the update on her podcast. «I knew the whole entire time that we were having a boy,» she said. «I kept saying it.

Tom Sandoval’s ex-girlfriend has a lot to say! Vanderpump Rules co-stars, Lala Kent and Kristen Doute, sat down for Scheana Shay’s Friday episode of Dear Media'sScheananigans with Scheana Shay, and the topic of choice– Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ affair which led to his breakup with Ariana Madix. Sandoval’s ex-girlfriend, Doute, had the most to say. «This is all very surreal that this occurred with he and Raquel behind Ariana's back,» she said. «Like, there's still something I have not fully digested yet.

Scheana Shay is pushing back at claims made by Raquel Leviss in her recent filing for a restraining order.Leviss' request for a temporary restraining order against Shay, filed on Tuesday, included photos of Leviss with a black eye and a cut on her eyebrow -- injuries she claims she suffered at Shay's hands.Attorney Neama Rahmani, who is representing, released a statement to ET, denying Leviss' accusations, both in regards to the photos she submitted and the claims she made in the documents regarding Shay and Leviss' alleged interaction.«This case is a fabrication by a known liar and a cheat who has betrayed everyone close to her. Scheana never punched Rachel, period,» Rahmani stated.

Garcelle Beauvais has a sixth degree of separation when it comes to Scandoval! The star's son, Oliver Saunders, found himself locking lips with Raquel Leviss during Wednesday night's episode of . Oliver, who is an employee at Vanderpump à Paris in Las Vegas, and Raquel's makeout was filmed last year and ended the recent episode of the Bravo series. According to Oliver's estranged wife, Samantha Saunders, they were still a couple when the kiss took place.«We were together,» Samantha tells ET. «I blame him.

Ariana Madix is back. The Vanderpump Rules star returned to Instagram after recently deactivating her profile after news broke that her longtime boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, was having an affair with Raquel Leviss. Although Madix is back on the social media platform, she hasn’t posted anything just yet. Meanwhile, both Sandoval and Leviss have used Instagram to issue apologies.On Wednesday, Sandoval shared a personal message on his Instagram, and started his statement by apologizing to «everyone I've hurt.»He then apologized to Madix, writing, «Most of all, I want to apologize to Ariana. I made mistakes, I was selfish, and made reckless decisions that hurt somebody I love.

Lala Kent isn't holding back! The star is getting very real when it comes to her feelings about Raquel Leviss.During the latest episode of her podcast,, Kent addressed the ongoing cheating scandal, surrounding Tom Sandoval's split from Ariana Madix after she discovered his months-long affair with Leviss — all of which occurred amid the ongoing filming of season 10 of Kent admitted that she had initially recorded an entirely different episode — which delved deep into the details of the situation — but was told that she couldn't release it, as it is set to all play out on the show itself.So instead, she weighed in on the situation as a whole, and didn't mince words when it came to her feelings about Leviss — as well as the embattled reality star's future on the show.«I don't know if she'll come back. I personally would leave and run away and go home,» Kent shared.As for whether or not Leviss' relationship with Sandoval will continue, or if she'll be able to find someone else on the show, Kent simply ruminated, «Bottom feeders attract other bottom feeders.»Last week, news broke that Madix had split from Sandoval — after dating for nearly a decade — when she discovered an incriminating video and text messages on his phone, between him and Leviss.

Raquel Leviss is addressing the current status of her controversial relationship with Tom Sandoval.Leviss and Sandoval's months-long affair was revealed publicly last week after Sandoval's longtime girlfriend, Ariana Madix, discovered an incriminating video and text messages on his phone, between him and Leviss.Following her exclusive statement to ET apologizing to Madix and sharing that she is in counseling for her «unhealthy behavioral cycle,» Leviss released a second statement late Wednesday evening, addressing the status of her relationship with Sandoval in the wake of the Vanderpump Rules stars' scandal. «Besides the indefensible circumstances surrounding our relationship, my feelings for Tom have always been sincere and born out of a loving friendship,» Leviss, 28, wrote on Instagram. She added, «I care for Tom and I don't want to label anything or predict what lies ahead... Right now I need to heal.»She also explained that she appreciates the extent to which their actions hurt and upset people, and she wants to focus on growing and learning as a person.«Knowing how many people we hurt, I need to understand my choices and learn to make better ones,» Leviss added.

Raquel Leviss is addressing the current status of her controversial relationship with Tom Sandoval.Leviss and Sandoval's months-long affair was revealed publicly last week after Sandoval's longtime girlfriend, Ariana Madix, discovered an incriminating video and text messages on his phone, between him and Leviss.Now, with many castmates and fans turning their backs on her and Sandoval, Leviss is opening up about what her relationship with Sandoval looks like in the wake of the scandal.«Besides the indefensible circumstances surrounding our relationship, my feelings for Tom have always been sincere and born out of a loving friendship,» Leviss, 28, said in a statement to on Wednesday. She added, «I care for Tom and I don't want to label anything or predict what lies ahead... Right now I need to heal.»She also explained that she appreciates the extent to which their actions hurt and upset people, and she wants to focus on growing and learning as a person.«Knowing how many people we hurt, I need to understand my choices and learn to make better ones,» Leviss added.

Lala Kent had her suspicions about Raquel Leviss all along. On Wednesday's all-new episode of which comes on the tail of Leviss' alleged affair with Tom Sandoval --- Kent voiced her concerns over Leviss «stealing men» during a girls trip to Las Vegas.The girls arrive at Burbank airport for their flight to Vegas, ready to get the party started.

Stassi Schroeder is weighing in on the roiling drama at the heart of the universe!During a new episode of her podcast, then former  cast member shared her thoughts and expert analysis of the ongoing cheating scandal surrounding Tom Sandoval's split from Ariana Madix over his affair with Raquel Leviss.«I have been out of this situation and this environment for three years now. That’s a really long time, and I didn’t ask for that. That choice was made for me.

Raquel Leviss with a black eye and a cut on her eyebrow, injuries she claims she suffered at the hands of her  co-star, Scheana Shay, in the wake of her involvement in the Tom Sandoval cheating scandal.The photos were submitted as part of Leviss' request for a temporary restraining order against Shay. According to the court documents, obtained by ET, Leviss claims the alleged altercation occurred on March 2 at around 1:30 a.m.

Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz will miss season 3 of Winter House, ET has learned. A source tells ET, “Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz were anticipated to film for season 3 of Winter House, but will now miss filming due to the Vanderpump Rules saga. The cast is heading to Colorado this weekend, but now that cameras are back up for, the Tom's will be filming for that.”“There is a possibility the duo could go to Colorado later, and come in near the end of the  season.

Raquel Leviss tried to apologize to Ariana Madix privately after news broke that she was having an affair with Tom Sandoval, ET has learned.A source tells ET, “Before publicly apologizing to Ariana, Raquel tried to get in touch with Ariana privately. Raquel first reached out on Friday, Feb.