Tom Sandoval obtained the pariah remedy at BravoCon over what occurred with Ariana Madix — and whereas he had many detractors, he did have one key defender … Lala Kent.
The ‘Vanderpump’ panel is underway in Vegas Friday as a part of the weekend-long conference — and as all of us anticipated … the dude walked out onstage to a refrain of boos from the viewers, though it sounds prefer it would possibly’ve been extra enjoyable booing … if that is even a factor.
Anyway, Tom took it in stride and powered via his questions … even though some continued to playfully hiss and jeer as he talked. He’s a villain — and he owns it.
Now, by way of seating association — sources on the bottom inform TMZ TS and his ex, Ariana Madix, weren’t actually wherever close to one another whereas they have been up there … nevertheless, we’re informed that wasn’t essentially accomplished because of any kind of request from both of ’em.
In different phrases … the higher-ups at Bravo seem to have simply plopped the 2 of them the place they ended up by mere probability, in all probability assuming there’s nonetheless dangerous blood over the dishonest.
There’s definitely unfinished enterprise between AM and Tom — which was previewed in a sneak peek at Season 11 … displaying Ariana freaking out at someone, who many have presumed to be Tom. In one specific second within the trailer, she says … “Ruin my life, my dwelling, after which fucking try and kill my fucking canine. My lawyer will likely be coping with you!”
On its face, it could appear she’s speaking to Tom right here … however time will inform if that is true.
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Anyway … in the course of the Q&A panel, our sources inform us Lala went to bat for him in entrance of everybody — telling the gang they oughta have some respect for Tom contemplating he confirmed up, and continues to place himself on the market along with his band regardless of the backlash.
Of course, what’s attention-grabbing about that lies in what Lala was saying about Tom earlier this 12 months — together with in the course of the reunion, the place she was one of many fiercest ones dragging him.
We additionally obtained her on digicam round that very same time … and there, she known as Tom a narcissist.
Now, nevertheless, she appears to have modified her tune — and seems to kinda be in his nook right here. The two of them have been tight on the present for years now, so maybe all of the outrage fatigue lastly kicked in on her finish … because it has for thus many others as nicely.
Feels like Scandoval could be dropping its steam — no less than among the many castmates, anyway.