Ariana Madix Opens Up About Affair and ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Departure

“I was completely blindsided,” Madix said. “I never saw this coming. I thought we had a solid foundation, but I was wrong.” Madix shared that she found out about the affair through “a group text message.”

The revelation has sent shockwaves through the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast and crew. Madix has since left the show, confirming her departure on social media. “This experience has been incredibly painful and I need time to heal,” she wrote.

Brittany Cartwright, Madix’s close friend, expressed her support for Madix. “I’m so proud of Ariana for speaking her truth,” Cartwright told E! News. “She deserves better than what Tom did to her.”

The news of Sandoval’s infidelity has been met with widespread condemnation from fans of ‘Vanderpump Rules.’ Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment and support for Madix.

It remains unclear what the future holds for ‘Vanderpump Rules’ and the former cast members. The show’s producers have not yet commented on Madix’s departure or the impact of the affair on future seasons.