“How did this go from a one-night stand to a full relationship between the 2 of you?” Now, Andy, THAT’S the burning query and we all want the reply. Will the reality come out on half one of manyVanderpump Guidelines reunion? Tonight, it’s everybody vs. Sandoval. However first, we kick issues off a day earlier than the reunion when Andy sits down for one-on-one interviews with these concerned within the infamous Scandoval.
Andy is holding this pre-reunion interview for 3 causes: to provide Sandoval an opportunity to come back clear, to have Ariana share her expertise, and for Raquel to clarify how this all occurred. Throughout this filming, Sandoval nonetheless lived in the home he shared with Ariana. Ariana explains that it took Raquel 48 hours to textual content an apology to her, however the injury had already been accomplished.
Within the texts, Ariana tells Raquel, “You might be DEAD TO ME.”
Raquel responds to Ariana: “Ariana, I don’t know what to say proper now moreover I actually f–ked up and I’m so so so sorry.”
Ariana fires again at Raquel: “Shut the f–okay up you f–king RAT.”
Raquel Leviss’ textual content message to Ariana Madix was shared on the Vanderpump Guidelines reunion. Credit score: @QueensofBravo
Sandoval claims he first slept with Raquel the very subsequent See You Subsequent Tuesday after the notorious guys’ evening. Ariana was suspicious of NOTHING, and it’s heartbreaking to see the season flashback displaying Ariana defending that “worm with a mustache.”
Sandoval goes on to say he “took a break” from Raquel after the primary time (in August), however then they grew to become shut once more. Andy asks if it received Sandoval off to see his girlfriend and his mistress standing subsequent to one another, however Sandoval denies that vehemently. Andy ponders what might have pushed Sandoval to cheat on his girlfriend of 9 years, and Sandoval states he felt like Ariana’s “homosexual bff” and that it was not honest they weren’t sharing cracks of their relationship in entrance of the cameras. Little question Sandoval is scared and nervous to face this group on the reunion…
On the day of the reunion, Andy asks Schwartz, “Have been you silent or had been you silenced?” To that, Schwartz whispers, “The reply is each.” Ariana’s face when Sandoval enters the stage and listening to her utter, “Effectively, he seems like sh*t,” is simply the beginning of the tip for Sandoval. Andy reminds us that Raquel isn’t legally allowed to be in the identical room as Scheana because of the restraining order she filed towards Scheana. Raquel is sitting in a close-by trailer, watching stay footage till Scheana is 100 yards away.
James primarily says that he’s the primary man within the group by default, and Andy kicks it off by giving Sandoval the chance to apologize to Ariana and/or the solid. Sandoval begins his faux emotional rant, however James cuts him off by yelling, “Pull your self collectively, man.” Thanks, James, for calling Sandoval out for his crocodile tears — that magically stopped after James made enjoyable of him.
Sandoval tells Ariana, “I like you and I apologize.” Gross. Ariana claims that Sandoval is victim-blaming, and she or he doesn’t consider a phrase that he says. Lala calls Sandoval Randall and a narcissist. When LVP jumps in, she calls it a harmful declare, however Lala refuses to again down.
Ariana makes it clear that Sandoval brought on the “divide within the relationship” by sleeping with different individuals and that he made these selections. Sandoval goes off speaking about their connection dissipating — aka, making Ariana really feel prefer it’s HER fault HE had an affair.
Schwartz sensed points brewing with Sandoval and Ariana’s relationship, and Scheana lets it’s recognized that based on Ariana, they had been in a very good place, and that was in JANUARY. In truth, they had been even intimate with one another. This seems to be information to Raquel in her trailer listening in to the reunion. The shock on her face — chef’s kiss.
Andy needs to know why Sandoval didn’t inform Ariana in regards to the affair, however as an alternative, he will get interrupted by a salty James. James is disgusted that he used to consult with Sandoval as “large bro,” and so they start going at it as a result of James nonetheless very clearly loves Raquel and feels backstabbed by Sandoval. Now this seems to be one thing Raquel within the trailer is having fun with — two males, seemingly combating over *her*. Sigh, how romantic.
Andy has to carry James again from decking Sandoval, after which he laments that he dropped his playing cards within the midst of the chaos. James calls Sandoval a “back-stabbing ho,” and Andy should demand that James “keep in your f*cking chair.”
Lala reminds Sandoval that Ariana was his life accomplice and that he ought to cease “pulling out the historical past books” to attempt to defend his habits. Andy, for the THIRD time, asks Sandoval why he by no means got here clear with Ariana. Sandoval states he was afraid to and didn’t wish to add extra to her plate as she had quite a bit happening on the time.
Schwartz lets us know that Sandoval broke it down for him in late August, to which Sandoval seems confused and aghast, virtually, dare I say, mad at Schwartz? Lala hits Sandoval with, “Ohhh did you guys not put your timelines collectively to match?” Touché. Ariana laughs as a result of Sandoval was not given the prospect to coach Schwartz. Schwartz goes on to say that all through the autumn, Sandoval and Raquel spent an “inappropriate period of time collectively.” However how bizarre was it for Sandoval to encourage Schwartz to hook up with Raquel after they cheated?! And the way can Raquel sit there with that silly grin on her face like she received a contest?
Ariana talks about how she forgave Sandoval for sleeping with Miami Lady eight years in the past as a result of their relationship wasn’t that severe at that time (??), however this proves that Sandoval hasn’t modified in any respect.
Andy addressed the “seismic breakups” that occurred previous to Scandoval. Katie talks first about Schwartz and the selection she “didn’t wish to make.” Katie shares how laborious it was navigating the newly divorced life, however her solely stipulation was that he not hook up with anybody within the group. And everyone knows Schwartz messed that up the minute he made out with Raquel. Schwartz calls it “wealthy” of Katie to say that as a result of she was sleeping with different individuals whereas they had been nonetheless residing collectively. Looks as if Schwartz took some notes from Sandoval and is taking part in the blame sport.
When Schwartz says the kiss with Raquel was liberating, Raquel smirks whereas the remainder of the solid gags. Bravo to Andy (pun meant) for calling everybody cheaters and reminding them that nobody on this group has clear arms… apart from Katie. He wonders how this isn’t hypocritical, however Lala reminds him that nobody was sleeping with their greatest good friend’s man.
Katie’s “phrases” don’t appear to jive with Schwartz, and Andy questions Schwartz’s relationship with Jo, Kristen Doute’s ex-best good friend. Katie calls Jo a “creep,” and Schwartz threatens to hit her with a stop and desist (seems as if he’s getting authorized recommendation from Raquel today, huh?). Schwartz denies happening double dates with Raquel and Sandoval. To that, the group boos the Toms as a result of we ALL know that the 4 of them went snowboarding collectively — there’s photographic proof!!
The entire Schwartz and Sandy’s phase ought to have been scrapped. The one good half about it was Andy making them appear to be fools for considering they knew easy methods to run a enterprise. And to observe Schwartz lament over the #teamariana followers. Ariana explains that she could have a tough time confiding in LVP if she continues backing the Toms, however she clarifies by saying that she’s going to at all times love and help LVP (cuz she is aware of the place her bread is buttered and to not p*ss LVP off).
One thing About Her — the objective is to be open by the tip of Could (so, like, now). The ladies have felt the help by means of an early merch push, and Ariana lets Andy know she has one thing to REPLACE the notorious TomTom hoodie from BravoCon.
Scheana lastly speaks — 50 minutes into the reunion. Scheana explains that her friendship with Lala has grown. Schwartz does a pleasant job deflecting the warmth off of him and interjecting that Katie advised him she didn’t really feel like Lala was giving her the identical quantity of loyalty as she provides Lala.
Lala reminds Katie of all of the instances she was there for her, however Scheana now realizes on reflection that she ought to have by no means pushed Raquel into making out with Schwartz. She admits that she let what Raquel advised her be the “bible,” and when Scheana mentions bullying, Lala goes off. Sandoval jumps in and tells Lala that she has bullied prior to now, and Lala claims she knew Raquel was a snake the minute she met her. To that, Sandoval retorts, “Takes one to know one I assume.”
As tensions rise, Lala tells LVP she’s gotta cease defending the Toms, and LVP turns into appalled. James storms off the set and Raquel rolls her eyes within the trailer. She’s secure in there… for now. However that eye-rolling higher cease earlier than she makes her approach to the stage and will get eaten alive.
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