Ariana Madix looked downright dazed as she stepped out on Thursday after her unfaithful ex Tom Sandoval split with Raquel Leviss and the social media furore over their breakup at the series finale.
The 37-year-old reality star flashed a bright smile as she headed to the Today Show in New York after 28-year-old Raquel called off her romance with 39-year-old Tom after their months-long fling at the March came to light.
Ariana showed off her taut waist in a cropped white blouse paired with cream cargo pants and heels while walking.
She wore her blonde tresses in a chic updo with strands framing her face and sported a radiant makeup palette.
The outing came hours after the shock, with a source telling Page Six, “Raquel has dropped out.” “Sandoval isn’t right for her.”
Ariana rules! Ariana Madix looked downright dazed as she stepped out on Thursday after her unfaithful ex Tom Sandoval split with Raquel Leviss and the social media furore over their breakup at the series finale
Out and over: The outing comes hours after Shock shared the news, with an insider telling Page Six: ‘Raquel has dropped out.’ ‘Sandoval isn’t right for her’
contacted the couple’s representatives for comment.
Although the affair was only revealed in March, both Sandoval and Leviss have revealed that their romance actually began last summer.
In the season 10 finale of Vanderpump Rules, which aired Wednesday, Madix and Sandoval had an epic confrontation over his infidelity.
‘Do you want something?’ Sandoval — who became hyperventilated while discussing his affair in a one-to-one conversation with Lisa Vanderpump elsewhere in the episode — asked Madix, to which she replied, “So you die.”
“I regret every moment that I stood up for you, defended you and supported you.” “You are worth nothing and I want you to feel that deep in your soul,” she told him during the brutal conversation.
After the finale aired, fans of the series took to social media to voice their opinions. Many praised Ariana for her “strength” and “elegance.” While another fan wrote, “The most epic breakup moment in reality TV history.”
Another wrote, “Scandovaling is the new word for ‘I’m a victim, it’s not my fault.'”
In a meme, Sandoval complained about the couple’s lack of sex life and their lost “mojo,” to which Ariana replied, “So fuck my boyfriend!”
Last laugh: The reality star, 37, flashed a mega smile as she headed to the Today Show in New York after Raquel, 28, called off her romance with Tom, 39, after their month-long affair ended in March light had come
Love triangle: Leviss, 28, and Sandoval, 39, caused an uproar among the reality show cast when their infidelity was exposed, breaking the heart of the hunk’s girlfriend of nine, Ariana Madix (pictured during their affair together in November 2022 ).
Epic showdown: Madix and her ex Sandoval had an epic confrontation at the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 finale that aired Wednesday
The ending: Madix didn’t mince words when she opened up about Sandoval’s affair with co-star Raquel
Stark: After the finale aired, fans of the series took to social media to voice their opinions. Many praised Ariana for being “strong” and “elegant.”
Brutal memes: In one meme, Sandoval complained about the couple’s lack of sex life and their lost “mojo,” to which Ariana replied, “So fuck my boyfriend!”
Epic: “The most epic breakup moment in reality TV history,” wrote another
Scandovaling: Another wrote: “Scandovaling is the new word for ‘I’m a victim, it’s not my fault'”
Explosive: After the finale, the cast of Vanderpump Rules will reunite for the reunion. The first part of the reunion will air on Wednesday, May 24th
Fan reactions continued with another meme showing Sandoval hugging his friend Tom Schwartz.
“You are some of the most clueless dumbass in reality TV,” the Twitter user captioned the photo.
Another meme featured a scene from Gone with the Wind where Scarlett O’Hara was crying.
“Sandoval is crying like…” read the caption.
Paused: Contract negotiations for the cast have been put on hold due to the aftermath of Scandoval
‘Wow. He never took responsibility. And it’s too late to refer to the really good time together. “F-offf sociopath,” wrote another.
There were also accusations against Sandoval for being performative, with one Twitter user writing, “What kind of performance is that, crying on Schwartz’s shoulder?”
“Sandoval teaches acting classes for beginners,” added another.
After the finale, the cast of “Vanderpump Rules” will reunite for the reunion. The first part of the reunion will air on Wednesday 24th May, then part two on Wednesday 31st May and part three on Wednesday 7th June.
It was announced on Wednesday that contract negotiations for the cast of “Vanderpump Rules” were on hold due to the aftermath of “Scandoval.”