The Scandoval was the biggest moment in Vanderpump Rules history, and a historic watercooler sensation that helped the Bravo staple ascend far beyond its typical reach. Suddenly, the show was a cultural tentpole, with the cast even scoring seats to the White House Correspondents Dinner.
And no one felt that rise more than Ariana Madix, who went from a supporting member to the face of the show. From a plethora of endorsements to a Dancing With the Stars spot and her newly minted run as Roxie in Chicago on Broadway, Ariana’s on top of the world. But, the year-long scorned-ex-turned-success story is nowhere to be seen in Ariana’s actual contributions to the show this season.
This week’s VPR saw Lisa Vanderpump set the stage for Tom Sandoval’s return to the fold, proving once again that, in this world of scandalous deviants, no one stays down for long. It’s a fact Ariana should be well aware of, but her poor strategy was on full display tonight, and she might have made a fatal misstep.
