Tom Sandoval’s Reasons for Cheating on Kristen Doute and Ariana Madix Are Eerily Similar: A Breakdown

For Ariana Madix, the drama and turmoil of the past few months have actually taught her something very important about her own emotional endurance and inner strength.

Ariana Madix, the drama and turmoil of the past few months have actually taught her something very important about her own emotional endurance and inner strength.Madix was joined by Lisa Vanderpump at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, and the reality stars spoke with ET about being at the gala, and the rollercoaster year thus far.«I'm just so excited to be here! This is such a thrill to be invited by the and Lisa,» Madix marveled. «To be able to experience this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a moment that I've honestly dreamed of.»Madix added, «I've watched this correspondents dinner on television the coverage every year so to be able to be here is really incredible.»Madix's tumultuous love life has been front and center of entertainment news coverage over the past two months amind "Scandoval" — the popular term for the cheating scandal that emerged when it was revealed that Madix's longtime boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, had been cheating on her for months with fellow co-star Raquel Leviss.Scandoval has rocked the show itself, with many fans both captivated and angered by the situation and has led to serious turmoil among the cast.«Normally, the magic of this show is the ups and the downs...  the authenticity of the show,» Vanderpump shared with ET.

And so the plot thickens!

Calling out the rumors. Tom Sandoval has heard the speculation about Raquel Leviss‘ stay at a mental health facility — and he isn’t thrilled by the insinuations.

Tom Sandoval's embarked on a trip to «get away from the noise,» and a source tells ET there's no truth that Raquel Leviss tagging along for the ride.A source close to Sandoval tells ET that he wanted a vacation that features a lot of «mindful activities like hiking, meditation and rock climbing to get away from the noise of Scandoval.» The source also said Sandoval «hasn't been drinking and is cleansing, and just being really healthy and getting clear.»The trip — which Sandoval has documented on his Instagram Stories — comes nearly two months after his cheating scandalupended his near decade-long relationship with Ariana Madix and sent just about everyone within the Vanderpump Rules world into a tailspin.The scandal has in no way died down since it came to light. And, most recently, eagled-eyed  fans feel they've pinpointed the start of Scandoval.

Tom Sandoval’s mom Terri reportedly knew about his affair with Raquel Leviss while he was still dating Ariana Madix.

Shay Mitchell has an “amazing team” at Beis. The actress gushed about her luggage company after the brand poked fun at Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval’s cheating scandal.

Tom Sandoval was not expecting the Arizona resort he was at to reveal his stay.

Tom Sandoval slammed Mirival Resorts for suggesting he was staying at the Arizona wellness retreat while it was reported Raquel Leviss was seeking treatment for her mental health. ET exclusively learned on Friday that Raquel had checked herself into a mental health treatment facility amid the Scandoval fallout. This comes over a month after it was revealed that Sandoval and his longtime girlfriend, Ariana Madix, had broken up amid allegations that he had cheated on her with Leviss.«Raquel and her family decided before the relationship was discovered that she would enter a voluntary facility for mental health counseling,» her rep told ET.Once the news broke, fans started to speculate that Leviss was at Mirival Resorts and Sandoval would soon be joining her.

Not holding back. Tom Sandoval slammed Miraval Resorts for implying he stayed at the Arizona location while Raquel Leviss sought out treatment for her mental health.

Remaining unbothered? Vanderpump Rules’ Ariana Madix enjoyed the first day of Coachella with Scheana Shay just hours after ex Tom Sandoval was spotted heading toward the music festival.

Jax Taylor is not holding back with his assessment of Tom Sandoval‘s effect on the lives of those around him!!

The hits — literally — just keep coming. Vanderpump Rules fans are reeling over footage of Tom Sandoval appearing to slap Raquel Leviss’ butt in front of Ariana Madix.

Lala Kent felt something was happening between Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval for a long time!

Tom Sandoval is detailing his first kiss with Raquel Leviss. The star appeared on the latest episode of the , and opened up in detail for the first time about the start of his affair with Leviss, which began amid his nearly decade-long romance with Ariana Madix.Sandoval explained that, over the last year, he began to «feel trapped» in his relationship with Madix and realized that he needed to «make a change to feel alive again, to feel motivated, to feel optimistic again.»Enter Leviss, who came along «at the worst time ever» for Sandoval because he was «yearning for a connection.»«As Raquel and I became really good friends,» he explained. "… I thought she was so awesome.

An unexpected makeover! Tom Sandoval said goodbye to his mustache while opening up to Howie Mandel about his affair with Raquel Leviss.   

Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix both hit the town this weekend with dueling events!

Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix had dueling events over the weekend. Sandoval took the stage on Friday and Saturday to perform with his band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, in Los Angeles and Montclair, California. The musician went shirtless for both performances and wore black low-rise sequin pants.A post shared by Natalia Loren Blassio (@houseofloren)Meanwhile, Madix, Scheana Shay, and Katie Maloney hosted an «Emo Nite» party held at the Avalon in Hollywood, California, on Friday night. reports that Shay was heard saying, «F**k Tom!» and, «I said, 'f**k Tom,' in case you didn’t hear me,» as a hard rock version of Kelly Clarkson’s «Since U Been Gone» played.The ladies were also seen on stage, wearing «Every Nite is Nite» sweaters while dancing and singing. A post shared by Scheana Shay (@scheana)The outlet adds that Madix then stuck her middle finger up in the air while The All-American Rejects' song, «Gives You Hell,» played in the background.As many know, Madix and her reality TV cast members have been embroiled in an affair scandal, now dubbed «Scandoval.» Last month, news broke that Madix and Sandoval, her boyfriend of nearly 10 years, called it quits after she discovered he was having an ongoing affair with Raquel Leviss. Sandoval and Leviss' affair began over the summer, in July 2022, but it wasn't until March that she saw an inappropriate video of Leviss pop up on her then-boyfriend's phone.

Taking some space. Scheana Shay said Ariana Madix is doing well after figuring out how to avoid Tom Sandoval while sharing a house.

Tom Sandoval had the audacity to do WHAT during the Vanderpump Rules reunion?!