Ariana Madix is setting the record straight on her post about 'Vanderpump Rules' departure following claims she snubbed her co-star Lala Kent due to onscreen drama.
- November 28, 2024
AceShowbiz - Ariana Madix sparked controversy with her farewell post as "Vanderpump Rules" prepares for its return with an entirely new cast. Reflecting on her 11-season journey, Madix, 39, penned a heartfelt post accompanied by a selection of photos that spanned her time on the show.
She shared her sense of peace in closing this chapter, stating, "Vanderpump Rules, you will forever be that girl [love] I was up til 4am looking for all the right pics and the right words, but there's no post or caption that could ever encapsulate everything. I am forever grateful to have been a part of such an incredible cultural phenomenon."
However, fans quickly noticed notable omissions from her post, particularly the absence of former costar Lala Kent. While Tom Sandoval's exclusion was expected following their contentious split due to his cheating scandal in 2023, Kent's absence raised eyebrows.
Addressing one of the comments, Madix clarified, "I wish I could do more slides. I had a lot more things. Maybe another post!"
The latest season of "Vanderpump Rules" was fraught with drama, particularly stemming from the fallout of Sandoval's affair with Rachel Leviss. Initially on Team Madix, Kent, 34, later criticized her co-star for evading on-screen interactions with Sandoval while their relationship became the focus on their show.
On the "Vanderpump Rules After Show", Kent was vocal about her frustrations, stating, "I'm going to be real about Ariana. She coasts through every single f***king season. And we are asking you to have one conversation with Tom Sandoval - the guy you shoved down our throats for so many years."
Madix, however, defende herself, "I gave them the best f***king ending to what that season could have had in that moment by leaving. It was real and it was exciting to watch."
Madix emphasized her commitment to authenticity, noting that she allowed cameras into her life unfailingly. "As far as real life stuff, that's always been real and authentic for me. I can't fake that. What did I not show you? I showed you my storage unit of a f***king bedroom," she remarked.
"Vanderpump Rules" is currently streaming on Peacock.
