Lisa Vanderpump hinted at an emotional reunion for “Vanderpump Rules,” mentioning it starts slowly but intensifies, leading to everyone in tears, while also addressing her stance on Tom Sandoval’s actions during the season. She clarified that defending Sandoval doesn’t mean condoning his actions, amidst the controversy involving his affair with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss and the subsequent fallout with Ariana Madix.
Lisa Vanderpump hinted at an emotional “Vanderpump Rules” reunion, addressing the controversy surrounding Tom Sandoval’s affair and emphasizing the importance of understanding and compassion among the cast.
Lisa Vanderpump dropped a hint. She said fans of *Vanderpump Rules* should brace themselves for a reunion filled with emotions. “It starts off slow, then builds up,” she shared with *Us Weekly*. And guess what? It ends with everyone in tears. Quite the rollercoaster, huh?
The reunion was taped on a sunny Saturday, March 16. During her chat, Lisa touched on the drama surrounding Tom Sandoval. Oh, Tom. His split from Ariana Madix, after his affair with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss, had everyone talking. Lisa was quick to clarify she wasn’t defending his actions. “What he did? Not OK. But let’s be real, others have done it too,” she said. Infidelity’s not new, but it doesn’t make it right.
Now, onto the photo of Lisa and Tom looking all kinds of serious. Drama, drama, drama. And then there’s this bit about Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval. Their affair caused quite the stir, making waves in March 2023. The fallout? Massive.
Lisa didn’t stop there. She’s still got Ariana’s back. “We were all hurt,” she admitted. But, the show must go on. They had to address the elephant in the room, for cohesion’s sake. Sandoval, on his end, felt the heat. Public backlash is tough, and he was feeling it. Despite his mistakes, Lisa reminded us, he’s not a villain. “He did a bad thing, but he’s done good too,” she pointed out.
Love’s complicated, folks. Lisa loves them all, like a mother hen watching over her brood. She hopes for understanding and growth among them. And then, there’s Sandoval, opening up about his struggles on an episode of *Vanderpump Rules*. “If I cry, they say it’s fake,” he vented. The scandal took its toll, pushing him to dark places.
Sandoval’s candidness about his mental health was a bold move. He wanted his side heard, amidst the chaos of strained friendships. “You feel attacked,” he said, sharing the isolation that comes with being in the eye of the storm. Despite the backlash, he urged for empathy. “I’m still a person,” he reminded everyone.
The cast of *Vanderpump Rules* is no stranger to controversy. Since its debut in 2013, the show has seen its fair share of scandals. And through it all, Lisa Vanderpump has been there, navigating the stormy waters of reality TV drama.
In light of Sandoval’s struggles, Lisa asked the cast to be kinder. She knows the pain of loss all too well, having lost her brother, Mark Vanderpump, to suicide. The cast, including Scheana Shay and Lala Kent, took steps to be more supportive on screen.
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