‘Vanderpump Rules’ Alum Kristen Doute Visits Ariana Madix Amid Tom Sandoval Split, Raquel Leviss Cheating Scandal

Tom Sandoval to the rescue!On Wednesday's all-new Vanderpump Rules, Tom stepped in to defend Raquel Leviss following her fallout with Lala Kent, Katie Maloney and Kristina Kelly in Lake Havasu.Following the trip, the group convenes at Tom and his then-girlfriend, Ariana Madix's, home, for a pool party, where Lala decides to share her side of the story with Scheana Shay.«I think she’s weak,» Lala says of Raquel.«She’s built so much confidence this year,» Scheana retorts.«That’s a PC answer, and I respect it, but I’m gonna decline that,» Lala replies.While Lala says she's unable to forgive Raquel for calling her a «mistress,» Scheana reminds her that it was not long ago that she too was wearing that label. «It’s like wearing a f**king scarlet letter,» Scheana says in an interview before a flashback to her sit-down with Brandi Glanville for being with her then-husband, Eddie Cibrian, hits the screen.«Here we are in 2022 and I’m still a home-wrecking whore,» she continues.The conversation about Raquel's behavior on the trip continues, with Kristina joining in. But Scheana isn't going to let all the back-and-forth about her then-bestie slide — she decides to tell Raquel that Lala called her weak.«I think Lala’s pathetic.

Like day and night. Months before news broke of Raquel Leviss‘ affair, Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval were both in her corner amid multiple Vanderpump Rules feuds.

Ariana Madix screams at her now-ex Tom Sandoval in a “Vanderpump Rules” teaser after his months-long affair with Raquel Leviss was revealed.

Kristen Doute is defending Scheana Shay from claims that she allegedly “hit” Raquel Leviss after discovering she was engaging in a months-long affair with co-star Tom Sandoval.

Katie Maloney is the latest “Vanderpump Rules” star to take a swipe at Raquel Leviss.

Katie Maloney is not holding back with her feelings about Raquel Leviss.

Out on the town! Ariana Madix partied in Mexico days after she split from Tom Sandoval over his affair with their Vanderpump Rules costar Raquel Leviss.

Kristen Doute is returning to “Vanderpump Rules” after being fired from the cast in 2020.

DJ James Kennedy is Team Ariana all the way!

Kristen Doute is coming back to VanderPump Rules.

We are finding out more details about Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval‘s breakup.

Tom Schwartz seemed to exclusively hint towards the drama occurring behind the scenes between himself and his co-stars, Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss, during ET Canada’s interview at the “Vanderpump Rules” season 10 premiere. 

Ariana Madix is grateful for the love she’s received since her shocking split with Tom Sandoval! At least, according to Katie Maloney!

It takes a — fashionable — village! Ariana Madix’s costars and famous friends have rallied around her in support amid news of Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ cheating scandal. 

Always on her team. Katie Maloney gave fans an update on how Ariana Madix is coping amid her split from longtime boyfriend Tom Sandoval.

Raquel Leviss is taking more legal actions against her Vanderpump Rules co-stars.

Vanderpump Rules fans will get to see the “Scandoval” drama sooner than they thought!

Moving on, but not away. Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix are “still living together” following their recent split.

James Kennedy returned to the set of Vanderpump Rules and gave a sneak peek of what fans can expect following Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ affair.The 31-year-old DJ posted a video to his Instagram Story on Monday, March 6, of himself, dressed in a sports coat, on the set of the hit Bravo show, ready to film an interview with the episode’s clapboard showing the scene labeled "#Scandoval." Bravo also shared a photo from the set. A post shared by Bravo (@bravotv)On Friday, March 3, ET confirmed Sandoval and Ariana Madix called it quits after she discovered the aspiring musician was having an affair with Leviss. A source close to production also confirmed to ET that cameras were back up and rolling as the drama played out, with plans to include the fallout of the breakup in season 10, which is currently airing on Bravo.A source told ET, «Some cast members had suspicions that something went down with Sandoval and Raquel while filming, and are considering the split [as] confirmation.»Kennedy and Leviss dated for five years and got engaged in May 2021, but called off their engagement seven months later. Sandoval helped Kennedy plan the engagement. Sandoval publicly addressed the news of their split and the cheating allegations in a lengthy Instagram post.«Hey, I fully understand and deserve ur anger and disappointment towards me, but please leave Schwartz my friends and family out of this situation,» he wrote, seemingly confirming the cheating allegations.