Ariana Madix needs to make one factor clear to followers proper now: Don’t come for her bestie Scheana Shay!
The 38-year-old’s allegiances have been known as into query earlier this week when she was caught hanging out along with her greatest buddy’s dishonest ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval throughout a filmed forged journey to Lake Tahoe. It all began when Scheana posted a video of the group (sans Ariana and Katie Maloney) heading to Lisa Vanderpump’s new restaurant Wolf. And because the fan account @QueensofBravo identified, Sandoval’s voice might be clearly heard within the background. This led them to consider that Scheana and the group have already forgiven the Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras frontman. The social media consumer wrote:
“Is that Sandoval’s voice??? All is forgiven, I guess.”
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Other followers additionally slammed Scheana for seemingly making amends with Sandoval – even calling her “fake.” And when a photograph of Scheana and Sandoval smiling and standing subsequent to one another in a gaggle picture with a fan, everybody wasn’t blissful and continued to name her out for forgiving Tom. However, the podcast host clapped again. She insisted on social media that she has not rekindled her friendship with the 41-year-old enterprise proprietor, writing on Twitter:
“Who said all is forgiven?? We are all here for Lisa.”
She later stated of the image:
“I’m posing in a photo for a fan. I take photos w strangers on the daily and have my arm bent up behind ppl. End of story. Should I look miserable in a group fan photo I got thrown in walking to our car?”
Even Lala Kent got here to her protection on IG Stories, saying the 2 of them – together with James Kennedy, Ally Lewber, Tom Schwartz, and Brock Davies – solely posed with Sandoval in an image because it was the fan’s birthday. Despite setting the file straight a number of instances over the previous few days, the hate in opposition to Scheana on social media has continued. And now, Ariana has entered the chat to inform everybody that sufficient is sufficient. She wrote on Instagram Stories Friday evening:
“@scheana is an amazing friend who took a photo with a fan for their birthday. there’s been so many mean comments towards her for it and she was just doing something nice. we always try to stop for photos and when the whole cast is present, it’s common for the whole cast to be in the photo regardless of what is going on between any of us at the time.”
Ariana wasn’t the one one to return to Scheana’s protection! Her hubby Brock chimed in concerning the drama in a since-deleted publish, saying they have been simply “caught in a moment with a fan.” He continued:
“It’s hard not to reflect on the duality of public life. Love and support on one side, and hurtful comments on the other — particularly about my wife. It stings, it’s personal. Remember this — Vanderpump Rules is about real people, real friendships and real emotions spanning over 15 years. This isn’t just entertainment, it’s a part of our lives you’ve come to appreciate.”
The 33-year-old additional slammed the “unkind” messages Scheana has acquired from followers for hanging out with Sandoval as a substitute of Ariana:
“We’re not just here for the photo ops. We’re here living our lives, sharing our journey. It’s high time we promote respect and empathy, not just for the ‘characters’ you see on screen, but for the real people behind them. Let’s make this community as real as the friendships you tune in for. Let’s make it better.”
Look…
The forged can’t assist if Sandoval attends sure occasion, particularly ones hosted by LVP. They’re not totally in management over these selections since they’re below contract to movie a actuality present. And irrespective of how a lot they (or followers) dislike him for dishonest on Ariana with Raquel Leviss, the crew should work with him in some type of capability. So this hate aimed toward Scheana and the group for taking an image with him (of all issues) is taking issues manner too far.
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