Lisa Vanderpump’s famous Pump Restaurant & Lounge is shuttering its doors.
20.04.2023 - 00:25 / variety.com
McKinley Franklin editor Lisa Vanderpump, Bravo personality, restauranteur and branding mogul, labeled the “Vanderpump Rules” infidelity scandal, “a producer’s dream, but talent’s nightmare.” When speaking with editor at large Kate Aurthur at Variety’s 2023 Entertainment Marketing Summit, Vanderpump revealed just how “gobsmacked” and “shattered” she was when the cheating scandal — aka the Scandoval — broke out between her cast members on the reality show, which she executively produces. “I was basically having a bloody heart attack,” Vanderpump told Aurthur.
TMZ first reported that “Vanderpump” stars, and real-life couple, Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix’s nine-year relationship came to an end after Sandoval’s affair with fellow co-star Raquel Leviss. Since then, all eyes have been on the reality TV show centered around Vanderpump’s restaurants in West Hollywood.
Vanderpump painted the picture of the magnitude of the affair for the uninitiated, “It was almost akin to ‘Friends,’ like [if] Chandler and Phoebe suddenly [started] shagging.” While filming for Season 10 of “Vanderpump Rules” had wrapped prior to the Scandoval leaking, production quickly picked up once the news broke to capture the fallout on-camera. “This group moves so quickly and they talk 10 times a day — we had to pick up the cameras straightaway.” Tensions between cast members ignited to the highest degree when the full cast came together for the first time after learning of the infidelity to film the show’s reunion episode. Vanderpump recalls how during the “first minute [of the reunion], it looked like it was gonna end there,” hinting at a conflict that will play out on-screen later in the season. “It was so intense and there were a lot of tears, a
Lisa Vanderpump’s famous Pump Restaurant & Lounge is shuttering its doors.
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Vanderpump Rules, Ariana Madix catches then-boyfriend Tom Sandoval in a lie involving Raquel Leviss, with whom he was secretly having an affair. The episode opens with Sandoval, Ariana, Tom Schwartz, and Raquel en route to a glamping adventure to celebrate Raquel's birthday. The episode goes into true-crime mode, with a rewind flashback voiced-over by Lala. As she narrates, viewers see Katie Maloney at Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd's house to work on sandwich recipes for her and Ariana's restaurant, alongside the chef who's helped curate menus for Lisa's other L.A. eateries.
Ariana Madix is having major regrets over her relationship with Tom Sandoval amid Scandoval.
Ariana Madix is having major regrets over her relationship with Tom Sandoval amid Scandoval.A 52-second trailer promoting the season 10 finale dropped Tuesday, and shows the dramatic aftermath of Sandoval and Raquel Leviss' affair.«I was going to break up with Ariana regardless,» Sandoval is seen telling Scheana Shay, who fires back, «But you didn't. You f**ked her best friend instead.» The reality star then discusses his affair with best friend Tom Schwartz, telling him he «felt something I hadn't felt in a very long time.»Things heat up when Sandoval comes face to face with Madix over his actions and when he mentions Leviss' name, that's the last straw for Madix, who gets angry and screams that she «doesn't give a f**k about f**king Raquel!»«Your friendship is f**king bulls**t!» she yells, which causes Sandoval to scream back, «No it's not!»«Yes it is,» Madix stands firm, amid scenes of Sandoval telling the inner circle that «there was one other time» he slept with Leviss to everyone's horror. «I regret ever loving you,» Madix coldly tells her ex, as we see her having a heart-to-heart with Lisa Vanderpump looking very worried.In another scene, Leviss and Sandoval download all the chaos that's gone down since their affair came to light.
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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.
Scandoval escalates on the upcoming Wednesday, May 3, episode of Vanderpump Rules — and Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd are at the center of the investigation into Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ relationship.
Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ months-long affair may not have been exposed until March, but one unsuspecting person was on to them: Ken Todd.In a sneak peek for next week’s new episode of Vanderpump Rules, Lisa Vanderpump and Katie Maloney are making sandwiches in the kitchen at Villa Rosa when Lisa’s husband, Ken, drops a bomb.«I can’t believe that Tom Sandoval had Raquel over when Ariana’s away, in the jacuzzi as well.»«I know. I know,» Lisa responds.«And to stay the night,» Ken continues. «I couldn’t believe that.»Prior to Ken’s reveal, Lisa learned of the sleepover from Raquel after she shows up an hour and a half late to her shift at SUR.«Hi, I’m sorry.
Vanderpump Rules, Tom Sandoval denies hooking up with his co-star, Raquel Leviss, despite their months-long affair. Sandoval, who owns a bar featured on the show and is dating Ariana Madix at the time this episode is taped, is asked by a producer if anything physical has happened between him and Leviss. He replies with a slight smirk, «No, nothing has happened between Raquel and I.» This denial came after several members of the friend group question why Sandoval was spotted hanging out with Leviss by himself at The Abbey bar in West Hollywood.
Scandoval is slowly unraveling right before our eyes on Vanderpump Rules.
Ariana Madix and Daniel Wai’s romance isn’t just a Coachella fling, ET has learned. The star and fitness trainer have been «casually dating» for a month and met at a wedding in Mexico, sources tell ET. Madix was photographed dancing and enjoying herself in Oaxaca, Mexico, last month, which is where she met Wai, and they «really hit it off.» Madix planned to attend the wedding long before news broke last month that her ex, Tom Sandoval, cheated on her with Raquel Leviss.We’re told that since the wedding, Madix and Wai have been «having fun» and «right now the two are casually hanging out with no label.»Madix and Wai have both worked in the hospitality industry and shared several friends in common, but didn’t connect until the wedding. Madix's friends find Wai to be «a breath of fresh air.»After the wedding, Wai shared a video on Instagram saying, «What a great time in Mexico beautiful weekend with amazing friends.
Scheana Shay is back in the clubhouse and spilling the tea on what really went down with her and Raquel Leviss.While appearing on Wednesday, Shay opened up about the alleged altercation between her and Leviss, which went down after the stars both appeared on the show together on March 1. This was the same night Shay found out about Leviss' months-long affair with their co-star, Tom Sandoval, effectively ending his nine-year relationship with Ariana Madix.«I did not punch her in the face -- as you see, I can't really form a proper fist,» Shay said, attempting to clench her long, manicured hands into a fist.«There's a shove and there's a punch, and I did not punch her,» She added. When asked if she threw Leviss' phone, Shay admitted that she did, and she doesn't regret any of it, answering host Andy Cohen with an emphatic «no.»The alleged altercation led Leviss to file a restraining order against her co-star, seeking court-ordered protection from Shay following the encounter, in which Leviss claimed that Shay punched her and caused injuries to her face.After submitting the TRO request, the judge approved it and ordered Shay to stay 100 yards away from Leviss, her home, vehicle and workplace.
Scandoval is slowly starting to come to light on Vanderpump Rules.