Why Lala Kent Believes Jax Taylor and Kristen Doute's Presence on 'Vanderpump Rules' Could Have Encouraged Scandoval to Come Out Sooner

Lala Kent believes that Jax Taylor and Kristen Doute would have been her allies in exposing Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss' affair if they were still on Vanderpump Rules. During her recent appearance on the "When Reality Hits With Jax & Brittany" podcast, Lala expressed her frustration, claiming that nobody wanted to listen to her. She emphasized the importance of acknowledging the reality of the situation rather than dwelling on hypotheticals. Lala's intuition led her to believe that the affair was indeed happening.

Sandoval, 40, and Ariana Madix called it quits in March after nine years together upon her discovery of his months-long affair with Raquel, 28. Although the scandal eventually made its way onto the camera, with additional footage being recorded for the season 10 finale, Lala shared on Tuesday that things might have unraveled sooner if Jax, 43, and Kristen, 40, were still part of Pump Rules.

Lala Kent playfully suggested that Kristen Doute, who was fired from the Bravo series in June 2020 due to past racist behavior, would have gone so far as to hack into their phones to support her in her suspicions about Sandoval's unfaithfulness.

Jax concurred with Lala, stating that he would have been the one tasked with the responsibility of exposing the affair once Lala and Kristen had gathered the necessary information. (Jax and his wife, Brittany Cartwright, announced their departure from Pump Rules in December 2020 after a span of eight years.)

Lala expressed her belief that, for the first time, she and Jax would have been fully united in their mission, likening themselves to the infamous duo Bonnie and Clyde. She humorously mentioned that Brittany would have played the role of the voice of reason, urging them to calm down, while they defiantly proclaimed their determination to confront the situation head-on.

The host of the "Give Them Lala" podcast maintained that if Jax and Kristen had not been involved, the scandal would have been exposed much earlier. Lala emphasized that Jax and Kristen are particularly skilled at stirring up drama, which made it challenging when they were no longer part of the show. Lala also pointed out that there are individuals on the show who are more concerned about how they will be perceived in the comments section rather than being authentic on camera.

Jax agreed with his former costar, pointing out that the stars of Pump Rules “can’t pick and choose” what they talk about.

Jax Taylor accused Sandoval of engaging in frustrating behavior. He revealed that he had been pointing out for years that their relationship was not being properly addressed. Jax believed that Tom was not behaving appropriately. He had consistently voiced his concerns about this.

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Jax, Brittany, and Kristen left the show in 2020, but it was recently announced on June 28 that Bravo plans to create a Vanderpump Rules spinoff featuring the trio. According to Deadline, the new series will follow a group of friends in the San Fernando Valley, as they transition into parenthood and adult life, leaving their wild pasts behind. The show is expected to premiere with eight episodes, but further details have not been confirmed.

In the meantime, Lala has been outspoken about the recent drama surrounding Pump Rules as season 11 approaches. On a podcast episode released on Tuesday, she argued that Sandoval is "a dangerous person" due to his excessive lies about the affair. However, Lala had previously admitted to feeling "dirty" about her comments during the season 10 reunion.

Fans witnessed the unfolding of Raquel and Sandoval's affair on the Bravo series in the spring. Subsequently, viewers were updated on the cast during a multi-part reunion that was broadcasted in May. During that time, Lala strongly criticized both Sandoval and Raquel for causing emotional distress to Ariana and for deceiving everyone about the timeline of their relationship, which actually began in August 2022.

To everyone's surprise, Raquel admitted during the reunion that Sandoval had coached her into falsely claiming that they had become involved much later than the actual date. This revelation was a bombshell, and it finally allowed Lala to see Raquel's vulnerable side, realizing that she too was experiencing pain.

Raquel expressed her fear of the TomTom co-owner, convinced that he would harm her due to her aversion to dishonesty. She acknowledged that he was the only person she could rely on, and betraying him would leave her completely isolated.

On the other hand, Lala shared her thoughts with TMZ on June 8, admitting that she was taken aback by the events that unfolded in the last five minutes. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, she emphasized the need for Raquel to receive genuine support and expressed her hopes that she sought the necessary assistance.