Scheana Shay Opens up About the Shocking Truth Behind Filming Season 11 with Tom Sandoval

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Amazon Live took place on Monday, July 24.

She added, "It's unbelievable, but I actually ended up shedding tears to the point where my eyelashes hurt that day. To add to the discomfort, my contact lenses were dry, and I was congested. I felt an all-encompassing sense of weakness, surpassing anything I had experienced during the previous 11 seasons."

Later in the livestream, Scheana revealed that she had a "spiritual meditation" with Sandoval after her husband Brock Davies decided not to participate in the filming. Both Scheana and Sandoval were surprised to be paired together for this scene.

Sandoval's presence on the Lake Tahoe getaway has been a much-discussed topic among fans ever since filming resumed. He has been distanced from his fellow cast members due to his affair with Raquel Leviss, which became public knowledge in March. This led to the end of his nine-year relationship with Ariana and strained his relationships within the cast.

Earlier this month, Scheana garnered attention when a fan requested a photo with the cast, including Sandoval, in Lake Tahoe. Soon after, she turned to social media to clarify her decision to pose with her co-star in the picture.

"I'm unsure why I feel compelled to justify taking a photo with my hand positioned in a fist behind another person," Scheana expressed in a video shared on her Instagram Stories on July 19th.

Lala Kent, who was present in the group photo, showed her support for Scheana in the video, saying, "It's frustrating that some people don't understand that we're shooting a show. Besides, it was that girl's birthday. Are we supposed to say, 'No, absolutely not'? Of course not. Happy birthday. Let's take a damn picture. That's what it means to be an adult."

Later, Brock (33) and Ariana also addressed the criticism, with Scheana's husband calling out those who sent her hateful messages for filming with Sandoval.

Reflecting on the duality of public life is an inevitable challenge. While there is love and support on one side, hurtful comments, especially targeting my wife, cannot be ignored. It is deeply painful and feels like a personal attack," Brock shared on his Instagram Story on Friday, July 21. "Let us not forget that Vanderpump Rules revolves around genuine individuals, sincere friendships, and real emotions that have developed over 15 years. It goes beyond being just entertainment; it has become a significant part of our lives that you have come to value.”

Furthermore, Brock highlighted that Scheana and the others had no control over who joined the cast trip.

"We're not just here for the photo ops. We're here experiencing our lives, sharing our journey," he expressed. "It's about time we foster respect and empathy, not only for the 'characters' you see on screen, but for the actual individuals behind them. Let's transform this community into something genuine, just like the friendships you eagerly follow. Let's make it even better."

Ariana clarified that she did not feel bothered by Scheana's decision to take a picture with her ex-boyfriend. In an Instagram Stories post on Friday, she expressed her admiration for Scheana as a friend and explained that Scheana had simply taken a photo with a fan on their birthday. Ariana also mentioned the negativity and mean comments directed towards Scheana, emphasizing that Scheana had done nothing wrong and was simply being kind. Furthermore, Ariana pointed out that it is common for the entire cast to be in group photos, even if there are tensions or issues among them.