Ariana Madix Drops Hints on 'Vanderpump Rules' Season 11 Drama, Unveils the Ultimate Trouble-Maker
Ariana Madix spills the beans on what to expect in ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Season 11 during her appearance on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ Get ready for the biggest pot-stirrer yet!
Ariana Madix returns to the Clubhouse to give Andy Cohen — and Us — a sneak peek of what's to come on the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules.
During her appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Sunday, December 10, the 38-year-old answered a series of questions about her fellow castmates. Andy, 55, kicked things off by asking who cries the most this season, and Madix pointed to Lala Kent. She also revealed that James Kennedy is the biggest gossip and named Brock Davies as the person who gets the closest to Tom Sandoval.
Ariana previously suggested that she wouldn't approve of her costars maintaining friendships with Sandoval, 41. However, she stated on Sunday that she has relaxed her stance on this. "My stance is that I won't dictate anyone else's choices, but I will make sure that I'm acting in a way that makes me comfortable," she explained. "So, if I feel uncomfortable with someone's behavior in this regard, I will simply remove myself."
Later, Ariana participated in Andy's series of pointed questions, naming Scheana Shay as "the biggest pot-stirrer" and Katie Maloney as "the most loyal friend." She also mentioned that she and Katie, 36, "consistently" drank the most during season 11, largely because their other costars were staying sober.
Ariana's boyfriend, Daniel Wai, was present in the audience during her WWHL appearance. However, she mentioned that he will not be prominently featured in season 11 of Pump Rules. "You might catch a glimpse of him once or twice, but he lives here in New York City, and it's not really his scene," she explained. "But he was a good sport."
Later in the episode, Andy inquired about Ariana's opinion on Raquel Leviss starting a podcast. "Do your thing, girl," Ariana responded, also stating that she would decline any invitations to appear on the show.
Ariana provided an update on the status of her and Sandoval's shared home, which they both still own. During her time on Dancing With the Stars, she stayed in an Airbnb with her pets, but she still visits the house occasionally to collect her belongings. While she wants to sell the house, Sandoval is not in agreement. "I am currently working on resolving the ownership situation of the house," she said. "I would appreciate it if Joe Weiner could get back to my lawyer quickly to help with this."
Ariana's honest appearance on WWHL comes after over six months since her first interview post-breakup with Sandoval with Andy. In March, she made headlines when it was revealed that their nearly decade-long relationship ended due to Sandoval's infidelity with their former co-star Raquel, 29.
Ariana briefly stepped away from social media but later expressed gratitude to her fans and friends for their support. She also reunited with her Vanderpump Rules cast members for the filming of the explosive season 10 reunion. After wrapping up filming, Sandoval capitalized on the public attention by touring with his band, making a TV appearance, and starting his own podcast.
Meanwhile, Raquel checked into a mental health facility for a 90-day treatment program. Following her time at the facility, Raquel announced that she had no intention of returning for the filming of Vanderpump Rules season 11, as her top priority was her own health and well-being.
Since then, she has made her first appearance on the red carpet since the incident and will soon be launching a podcast titled “Rachel Goes Rogue,” which reflects the choice to reclaim her birth name.
Ariana returned to filming season 11 to show how she was handling major life changes, giving a glimpse into both the challenges and joys of her new chapter. She will showcase her friendships and romance with personal trainer Wai in the upcoming season. In addition to being named We's inaugural Reality Star of the Year, Ariana has also made appearances on season 32 of Dancing With the Stars, will play Roxie Hart in an upcoming six-week run of Broadway's Chicago, released her new book "Single AF Cocktails," and is getting ready to open her sandwich shop, Something About Her, with Katie.
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The TV personality recently shared the valuable lessons she learned from the scandal.
In an exclusive interview with Us for her October cover story, Ariana revealed, "This situation made me realize that I can do hard things. The worst-case scenario literally did happen, and I was OK. Like, look — you can handle what’s thrown at you." She also mentioned, "I’ve grown up [since joining the show]. I’m somebody who never really wanted to grow up. [But] over time, I’ve been able to love myself more and give myself a lot more grace when it comes to things we go through during filming. And that has allowed me to give others more grace."
