Ariana Madix has moved on after her split from her cheating ex Tom Sandoval.
31.03.2023 - 13:57 / usmagazine.com
Not her world — anymore. Pregnant Stassi Schroeder opened up about experiencing the fallout of Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ affair from the sidelines after her Vanderpump Rules exit.
The Bravo alum, 34, dove into the drama during the Thursday, March 30, episode of the “Scrubbing In” podcast with hosts Becca Tilley and Tanya Rad. “I tried to stay away from it for a really long time,” she said of stories involving her former costars. “That was what was most healthy for me.”
Schroeder added: “Even now, it’s been kind of hard — not gonna lie — to see all of this Vanderpump Rules stuff come up and it’s everywhere. I’m DM’d about it all day long, like, ‘I’m gonna need you to weigh in, I’m gonna need you to weigh in.’ At first, I was like, ‘Oh, this is interesting and crazy that this is happening.’ And then it kind of was like, ‘I’m having a little triggered moment.'”
The New Orleans native, who is currently expecting her second child with husband Beau Clark, was fired from the hit reality series in June 2020 for past racist behavior. Original cast member Kristen Doute was also axed, along with newcomers Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni.
Watching the uproar surrounding Sandoval, 40, and Leviss, 28, has resurfaced some old feelings for Schroeder. “I’m like, ‘I used to live in this world for so long,'” she said on Thursday, joking that it’s “unfair” that she’s “not even being paid” but is still “living” the drama.
Us Weekly confirmed on March 3 that Sandoval and Ariana Madix split after nine years of dating due to his infidelity. The Next Level Basic author teased that she’ll “never forget where” she was when the news broke.
“We were literally at my house, and I’ve been cleaning
Ariana Madix has moved on after her split from her cheating ex Tom Sandoval.
Vanderpump Rules, eagle-eyed fans took to Twitter to point out a NSFW moment that may have hinted at the start of Scandoval.In a clip from Wednesday's episode, titled, «It's All Happening… Again,» Tom Sandoval's appears to smack Raquel Leviss' butt right in front of then-girlfriend, Ariana Madix. The cringe-worthy moment went down during one of the many pre-wedding events ahead of Scheana Shay and Brock Davies' Mexico nuptials.While it's unclear what Sandoval was doing, fans are speculating that the TomTom co-owner tapped Leviss on the backside, causing her to shriek in surprise, as she appears to swat Sandoval's hand away.Madix meanwhile, is just feet away, and is getting up to exit the room when the alleged smack went down.The moment ironically occurred after Sandoval was poking fun at Leviss for making out with Tom Schwartz, just minutes before — a scene that caused blackash of its own after Schwartz's ex, Katie Maloney, expressed her disapproval over Leviss' dalliances with her then soon-to-be ex-husband.The way the camera grabbing Sandoval smacking Rachel’s ass when they got up to leave… #PumpRules#vanderpumpRules#vprpic.twitter.com/6IdBOTPRGfAs fans of the show know, last month, ET confirmed that Sandoval and Madix called it quits after she discovered the aspiring musician was having an affair with Leviss.
Bravo fans are reeling after the latest episode of Vanderpump Rules. Why is that? Many think the cameras caught Tom Sandoval grabbing Raquel Leviss’ butt in front of Ariana Madix!
The upcoming “Vanderpump Rules” season 10 reunion show is not one to be missed.
Offering more context? Tom Schwartz finally addressed how he learned about Tom Sandoval‘s affair with Raquel Leviss — and offered an update on where the couple stand now.
The Scandoval content is far from over. Andy Cohen shared new details about taping the season 10 reunion of Vanderpump Rules — confirming he got plenty of facetime with Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss.
Connecting the dots. Scheana Shay revealed a new major red flag from her wedding that points at Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ romance ahead of their cheating scandal.
The calm before the storm. Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval offered a glimpse at their relationship dynamic before his affair with Raquel Leviss came to light.
Putting him on blast. Lala Kent slammed Tom Sandoval for allegedly taking Raquel Leviss to the same restaurant where he celebrated his relationship with Ariana Madix.
The state of Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ relationship is still up in the air.
Barely on her mind! Ariana Madix gave her unfiltered — and shady — thoughts about ex Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss after taping the season 10 Vanderpump Rules reunion.
Ariana Madix could care less about Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss.In a video obtained by, the Vanderpump Rules star is asked about Sandoval and Leviss spending time together after filming the reunion last week and following news breaking that Sandoval cheated on Madix with Leviss. «What are your thoughts about Raquel and Tom hanging out right after the show,» the paparazzi ask. «I don’t know what they do. I don’t follow that,» says Madix.«Do you care at all what they did? Them hanging out,» he says.«At this point, I don’t care about anything either of them does,» the 37-year-old reality star fires back.According to photos obtained by, Sandoval and Leviss were spotted dining at the famed Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood late Thursday night, just after they taped the Vanderpump Rules reunion.
Ariana Madix doesn’t “care” about what Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss are doing together.
After the Vanderpump Rules reunion taping concluded, Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss hit the town together.
Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss once again showed a united front after the reunion show.According to photos obtained by TMZ, Sandoval and Leviss were spotted grubbing at the famed Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood late Thursday night, just after they taped the reunion. According to the outlet, nobody else from the cast attended the grub sesh.While they didn't engage in any PDA, the outlet also reports they looked very much like a couple, sitting closely together in a booth.
Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss have been spotted together for the first time since Scandoval. The duo was photographed having a casual chat together on Thursday, after filming for the highly-anticipated season 10 reunion of Vanderpump Rules wrapped.
Leaning on each other? Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss were spotted for the first time together amid Scandoval while at the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion taping.
Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss have been spotted together for the first time since Scandoval. The duo was photographed having a casual chat together on Thursday, after filming for the highly-anticipated season 10 reunion of wrapped.«Raquel and Tom took time to sit and talk after filming,» a source tells ET.
Reading between the lines? Lala Kent broke down how a moment in season 10 of Vanderpump Rules may have pointed to Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ affair.
Addressing the drama. Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright offered their thoughts on the end of Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix‘s relationship — including what led to his affair with Vanderpump Rules costar Raquel Leviss.