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They were friends — until they weren’t. Ariana Madix and Tom Schwartz maintained a bond throughout the years, but things took an unexpected turn in the aftermath of Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ cheating scandal.

William Earl After months of relative silence on #Scandoval, “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix has opened up about the cheating scandal that rocked reality television. For the uninitiated, Madix’s nearly decade-long relationship with co-star Tom Sandoval blew up in March when it was revealed he had been having a months-long affair with her best friend and their mutual co-star, Raquel Leviss. A recently taped new finale for the series’ 10th season — which addresses how the friend group reacted to learning about the affair — aired on May 17, and was followed by Madix’s first sit-down interview on the topic with Andy Cohen on his “Watch What Happens Live” show.

From employees to pals. Tom Sandoval and Billie Lee first became friends after the then-SUR hostess joined the cast of Vanderpump Rules.

Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss are no longer seeing each other.

Although Vanderpump Rules star Katie Maloney thinks Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ cheating scandal is a “dumpster fire,” she does think they should give love a shot.

Katie Maloney thinks Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss' cheating scandal is a «dumpster fire,» she does think they should give love a shot. While appearing on Wednesday’s, the 36-year-old was brutally honest about "Scandoval."«I don’t know what they’re doing but I still think maybe they should give [their romance] a shot because they’ve blown up their lives, so they might as well,» Maloney said.The Something About Her owner also shared her thoughts on Leviss giving Ariana Madix advice on her relationship issues with Sandoval during Wednesday’s season 10 episode, calling it the «most nefarious» thing she had «ever» seen. She told host Andy Cohen, «My jaw was on the floor» about the awkward exchange. On Wednesday's episode of Vanderpump Rules, Leviss offered Madix tips on how to spruce up her sex life with then-boyfriend of nine years, Sandoval.

Honoring his muse? Tom Sandoval poked fun at his affair with Raquel Leviss by referencing his Vanderpump Rules costar during a recent concert.

Moving on! Ariana Madix has offered glimpses into her steamy connection with Daniel Wai following her split from Tom Sandoval.

Raquel Leviss is still at a mental health treatment facility and hasn’t looked at social media in weeks, but her Instagram account was hacked, ET has learned. A source tells ET, «About a week ago, someone hacked her account and posted a Reel of Tom Sandoval dressed as her for Halloween. She has not seen her phone or a computer for four weeks.» On Tuesday, Leviss’ team posted a message to the star's Instagram Story saying that after working with the social media platform, her team was able to regain access to her account and will be running it for the next month while she continues treatment.The source adds, «It took her team two days to get in contact with Raquel to discuss with her how she wanted to handle it.

She’s thriving and moving on! After Ariana Madix was spotted packing on the PDA with Daniel Wai at Coachella earlier this month, costar Lala Kent is thrilled about the prospective couple.

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.

Ariana Madix‘s new romantic connection is showing off just how amazing their turn at Coachella was!

Ariana Madix's new man, fitness trainer Daniel Wai, is sharing the special moments he had with the Vanderpump Rules star during the first weekend of Coachella.Wai created a highlight reel from the music festival in Indio, California, and it heavily focuses on his time spent with Madix.

Ariana Madix is having the time of her life at Coachella! On Saturday, the “Vanderpump Rules” star and her crew had a packed second day at the annual music festival. Included in the festivities, and spotted getting close to the reality superstar, was fitness trainer, Daniel Wai.

Ariana Madix is having the time of her life at Coachella! On Saturday, the star and her crew had a packed second day at the annual music festival. Included in the festivities, and spotted getting close to the reality superstar, was fitness trainer, Daniel Wai.Madix and Wai appeared to attend the Camp Poosh pool party together with a group of friends. Wai shared a series of videos on his Instagram Story from their second day in the desert including a snap of his, Madix and their friends' shadows, a video of Madix dancing during a nighttime performance and a picture of them cozied close together.As for Madix and Wai, a source tells ET, «They’re old friends from when Ariana used to live in New York.

Fresh ink! In between enjoying live performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Ariana Madix was keen to get a new tattoo.

Soft launch vibes? Ariana Madix is living her best life at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where fans think she might have teased a brand-new romance following her split from Tom Sandoval.

Ariana Madix is living her best life right now. In fact, she feels amazing!

Ariana Madix is living her best life right now. In fact, she feels amazing!The  star was spotted at Coachella on Friday hanging out with social media influencer Farai Bennett, who posted a short TikTok video showing the reality TV star in great spirits.

She’s thriving! One month after Ariana Madix split from ex Tom Sandoval following his infidelity scandal, she’s in good spirits while attending the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.