Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval have seemingly come a LONG manner since their bitter breakup!
Just months after their explosive break up, the Vanderpump Rules stars will not be solely filming the following season of their actuality present collectively however… smiling?! Dare we are saying, having enjoyable collectively? We know, we all know. How on this planet did this occur?!
Well, followers noticed the seemingly candy interplay on Instagram Tuesday. The entire forged was gathered for a non-public yard water tasting with water sommelier Martin Riese whereas capturing content material for the brand new season of the Bravo present. Scheana Shay shared some vids of the get-collectively and Martin later uploaded a gaggle shot which very clearly confirmed Ariana and Tom each smiling on the occasion!!
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Granted, they have been standing a number of individuals away from one another, nevertheless it’s nonetheless large! Take a glance:
When Ariana first came upon Tom cheated on her with Raquel Leviss, she swore she’d by no means movie with him once more. And now she’s in a position to smile in his presence?? Good for her! It most likely helps that she’s already had her time to hash issues out with Tom! Previous reviews from ET claimed she’s been “laying into him” whereas filming. So, he’s def not off the hook!
Speaking of filming, it looks as if Tom is working out of people that shall be his buddy on the present for the reason that community is formally bringing again at VERY controversial co-star! Page Six confirmed on Thursday that Billie Lee is ready to return for subsequent season!
The #NoFilter podcast host Zack Peter was first to interrupt the information. A Page Six insider then spilled the tea on Wednesday, saying the comic shall be returning because the Schwartz & Sandy’s co-proprietor’s ally for the brand new season following the dishonest scandal! She was first launched on the present in Season 6 however left after two seasons in 2019. Teasing her return, the supply mentioned:
“Billie came back to support Tom as he was experiencing some mental health challenges when cameras went up for Season 11.”
But she additionally desires to “clear her name” after a number of forged members accused her of hooking up with the bar proprietor through the Season 10 reunion. Addressing what Billie’s relation to Tom was through the begin of Scandoval, a supply shared:
“Although Billie and Tom have been close for a long time, she didn’t speak to him for six about weeks after news of the affair broke out of respect for Ariana. It was a difficult time because Billie was close with both of them.”
She then made waves when she was noticed spending the night time at Tom and Ariana’s residence whereas the latter was away:
“When she stayed at Tom and Ariana’s house in April — while Ariana was out of town — it was to make sure that Tom was OK amid the public vitriol. Billie gave Ariana a heads-up that she would be staying with Tom at their place.”
For the file, each events have denied hooking up and Ariana has maintained she doesn’t assume the rumors are true. We marvel how Billie’s determination to hitch the forged as Tom’s ally will have an effect on her friendship with Ari??
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It doesn’t appear good! But there’s an opportunity they’re filming collectively, too. The supply continued:
“Billie has filmed multiple scenes with Sandoval and more cast members. She is currently negotiating her contract for the rest of the season, which wraps filming in September.”
Sounds like she’s hoping to remain for so long as she will! With Raquel nonetheless MIA, they should amp up the drama by some means!
According to the outlet, Lee has been an enormous assist to Sandoval all through this ordeal, together with setting him up with Dr. Kien Vuu, MD, the founding father of VuuMD Performance and Longevity, to assist him rebuild his self-esteem. Also on Tuesday, the doc, who focuses on “human optimization and regenerative medicine,” tagged each Tom and Billie in a publish, saying:
“Just finished a session with a client and I walk away just feeling so inspired by the bravery, the commitment, the courage to do the deep internal work. […] I’m reminded of the big healing.”
A second supply went on to inform Page Six that the Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras frontman is in a a lot better place lately:
“Tom is doing great today. He’s focusing on the positive and even expanding his social circle outside of the cast.”
This contains aspiring singer Tii — who he was noticed hanging out with in Hollywood over the weekend. As we reported, Billie launched them and “there’s definitely a connection.” So far, there’s been a lower than glad response to Billie’s return. Check out a number of reactions on X (Twitter):
“I DO NOT like Billie at all. And it has nothing to do with anything but her s**tty personality and I’m not sorry. Not even a little bit. She’s awful.”
“I’m only on season 7, but what really opened my eyes about Billie was when she was talking to Lisa [Vanderpump] about Katie [Maloney]’s weight and said she should stop complaining and ‘put down the food.’ Left me speechless and I could never look at her the same.”
“Why can’t she have a conversation with Maddix off-camera? She’s nowhere near relevant in this situation.”
“Of course, she’s coming back as his guard dog! She’s desperate to be famous and has all the internalized misogyny. They’re two peas in a pod.”
OOF!
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