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From fansboycotting Sandovals new bartoVanderpump Rulescast memberssharing their reactionson social media, everyone has remained strictly Team Madix.
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According toPeople,Lala Kentreplied to Kennedys post, Ive been telling yall!
Everyone said I was a bully.
Its called YOU TRIGGER ME AND I SEE YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE!
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Ive known these two are disgusting from the jump.
But how did this all go down?
Heres a complete timeline of the Tom SandovalAriana MadixRaquel Leviss cheating scandal.
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February 10, 2014:Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madixconfirm their relationshipduring the season-two reunion before going Instagram-official.
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[While Sandovals Instagram post is still up, Madixs hassince been deleted.]
My sexuality is not something that is meant to sound cool to a bunch of dudes.
October 26, 2021:Madix reiterates her feelings about marriage.
Its really more about the two people.
November 16, 2021:During an episode ofVanderpump Rules,Madix reveals she froze her eggs.
This does not mean that Im jumping on the baby train, she says,perPeople.
Its about having agency over my own body and my own future.
Instagram:@raquelleviss
Its also kind of a nice, fun fuck you to anybody who questions my values or my choices.
December 5, 2021:Raquel Leviss and James Kennedycall off their engagementaround seven months after his May proposal.
We love each other very much, but we arent in love anymore.
We want nothing but the best for each other so hey keep any thoughts positive.
The dog passed away on August 2, 2022.
Later, some fans speculate that the kiss was actually a cover-up for Sandoval and Levisss affair.
It looks like were a throuple, she said while looking at the pics.
It looks like were in a throuple on a romantic vacay.
Levissadded, These photos better never surface.
And then it became, from my point of view, like an emotional affairwhich is still inappropriate.
January 9, 2023:Madix denies rumors that she and Sandoval have an open relationship.
We dont have an open relationship.
Im really not that cool.
Thought that was obvious, Madix tweets,perPeople.
[The tweet has since beendeleted.]
January 2023 (Part III):Schwartz may not be the only person who knows the truth….
According to TMZ, Green wasnt cool with their situation.
March 1, 2023:Sandoval is askedby Page Sixfor the secret behind the most stable relationship inVanderpump Ruleshistory.
We definitely have our ups and downs for sure, Sandovalsaysof his relationship with Madix.
I think weve been really good about respecting each other and having each others backs in a reasonable way.
She was supporting his new single, a source latertellsPeople.
She had no idea any of this was happening behind her back.
This is reportedly the night Madixdiscovers the alleged affair.
Its also the night Leviss comes clean to Schaena Shay after their taping ofWatch What Happens Live.
More on all of that in a minute.
Leviss also tells Page Six shesdating herselfduring the interview for theirVirtual Reali-Teapodcast.
Mostly everyone is shook and completely heartbroken for Ariana.
She reportedly began scrolling and saw their history of inappropriate texts.
A source claims the affair has been going on for upwards of six months.
This is someone she thought she knew, someone she planned to spend the rest of her life with.
You cant even put into words that betrayal.
After the news breaks, Sandoval is photographedpacking his bags into a caroutside their home.
Have you ever been one of the most hated people in America?
he asks the audience,perUs Weekly.
Meanwhile, Madix spends time with Sandovals exKristen Doute.
Doute and Sandoval dated from 2007 to 2013.
In 2020, Doute and Stassi Schroeder werefired fromVanderpump Rulesfollowing racist actions against costar Faith Stowers.
This is in real time, Doute says in the Instagram video on March 3 while hugging Madix.
I love you so much.
The pair share a kiss before Madix says, I love you.
Everything must go, Kent captions an Instagram story of the sale,perPeople.
This was a very personal thing.
I need some time to address everything else, he writes.
His excuses allegedly did little to sway fellowVanderpumpcast members to his side.
Shay has been publicly supportive of Madix ever since.
I am beyond sad that it ended the way it did, he writes.
The choices I made hurt so many people.
I acted in a way that clashes with who and how I want to be.
I will continue to reflect and work on myself.
I have work to do.
I always have, and I always will.
I don’t expect sympathy, understanding, or forgiveness, she adds.
I will prioritize my mental health and learn from my mistakes.
According to the publication, the legal documents claim Shay punched Leviss in her left eye.
You forget its not just the show.
They were together working four or five years before the show.
They grew up together.
She very much kind of has Arianas back.
March 11, 2023:Schwartz denies kissing Leviss to cover up her affair with Sandoval.
Unless I was a pawn in the game, hetold TMZat the airport.
He also commented on how his business partner is fairing right now.
[Sandovals] okay, I think.
And to some extent, maybe he is, Schwartz says.
But he knows he fucked up, and the whole thing is just really sad.
He continues, Luckily, Ariana has a really good support system, and shes with her friends.
I hope shes living a good life, just indulging.
Hope she goes on a living spree.
Im just hoping this whole thing blows over.
Schwartz doesnt say how long he knew about the affair: Youll see it play out on the show.
He adds: Just sad about the negative impact its having on our business.
March 13, 2023:Peoplepublishes photosof Madix celebrating a friends wedding in Mexico.
The reality star is all smiles.
(This is reportedly where she meets hernew boyfriendDaniel Wai.)
March 16, 2023:Ariana Madixmakes her first official statementon Instagram.
March 20, 2023:Madix tells Sandoval she wants him to die in themidseason trailerforVanderpump Rules.
March 22, 2023:Lifetimeannouncesthat Madix will star in the networks upcoming movieBuying Back My Daughter.
Meanwhile, Leviss gives herfirst Scandoval interviewtoTMZoutside a nail salon in Valley Village, California.
She also says that she and Sandoval are on a break.
March 23, 2023:During the season-10 reunion taping, Leviss and Shayfilm separatelydue to the restraining order.
The hoodie is nowsold out.
March 24, 2023:Leviss drops her restraining order against Shay a day after filming.
I dont know what they do, Madix says when askedabout the new Scando-couple.
At this point, I dont care about anything that either of them does.
He doesnt say much, thoughmostly just different versions of no comment.
And while he regrets the way the scandal played out, he adds, Hindsights always 20/20, man.
March 28, 2023:Madix launches revenge merch.
Im on set so I have to be quiet, and I cant talk long.
But I really wanted to share something exciting with you.
If you go to this link, something cool is there.
Okay, I love you guys, she says.
March 29, 2023:Leviss isphotographedleaving Sandovals home with multiple bags while Madix is out of town.
The photos spark sleepover rumors, but a rep for SandovaltellsE!
Newsthat Madix did not stay the night.
The caption reads: We provide the bag, not the baggage.
April 9, 2023:Madix is rumored to be joining the cast ofDancing With the Starsin September.
April 11, 2023: Cue Ross Gellar screaming, We were on a break!
Later the same day, the doyen of reality TV inserts himself into the narrative.
Howie, you have to be careful before you take a side.
Bravo and production were aware and in support of her journey toward better mental health.
Thesteamy makeouthappened during Bad Bunnys set, and the two were all over each other.
Wai also posted a couple of photos with the reality star on his Instagram Stories and they seemed smitten.
April 18, 2023:Madix isphotographed kissingthe personal trainer while dropping him off at LAX airport.
Meanwhile, Sandovaltells TMZhow he feels about Madixs Coachella hookup: I love that.
Otherwise, Madix has the last laughliterally.
The interview dives right into jokes about the ongoing drama.
Next, Madix directed.
Dickinson compared herself to Madix for the entire video duration, even commenting on how they both date theworstguys.
Though the interview is pure comedy, truth bombs were definitely dropped.
April 19, 2023:The newly airedVPRepisodesheds some more lighton the situation.
Maloney also brought it up during an argument with Sandoval about Leviss.
His response, perPeople: Dude, what the fuck are you saying, dude?
Get the fuck out of here, man.
At the fucking Abbey?
We know everybody there, he said,per Page Six.
Its not a place where I would take a secret fucking rendezvous.
“Nothing has happened between Raquel and I, Sandoval later told a producer.
Like, nothing that wouldnt happen between, you know, like, me and Katie [Maloney].
I stayed up late.
May 2, 2023:Bravo posts a dramaticVanderpump Rulesfinale trailer after aslightly altered versionleaked online.
May 16, 2023:In the lead-up to theVPRfinale, more clips are released.
In a frank conversation, Madix recalls how she found out about the affair and confronted Leviss.
May 17, 2023:Buckle up for finale day.
But first,Page Sixreports that Sandoval and Leviss have split.
Sandoval is not the one for her, the source said.
Meanwhile, a source toldPeoplethere wasno breakup"because they were never a couple.
May 17, 2023 (Part II):Now let’s break down that finale.
You’re worth nothing and I want you to feel that deep in your soul.
Basically, Sandoval sobbed and apologized to everyoneexceptAriana, including Schwartz, Lisa Vanderpump, and Shay.
“Me and Raquel had every intention of telling Ariana before the reunion,” hepromised.
During a confessional, Vanderpump said she is not going to turn my back on Sandoval.
Sandoval also went over to Leviss' place, where they both said I love you on camera.
I can’t predict the future.
Your best days aren’t behind you, maybe they’re just beginning.'”
It wasn’t all heart-eyes and smiles for Leviss, though her screentime was minimal.
At one point, James Kennedy confronted Leviss over the phone with Maloney and Kent listening in.
“You lied to everyone’s face,” Jamessaid.
His stinky, 40-year-old cock?
You’re not the brightest chick."
Meanwhile, Maloney confronted Schwartz, who admitted to knowing since the summer of 2022.
“I knew about the one-night stand, OK?
Remember, she wasone of his groomsmen.
Madix also took one last opportunity to address Tom Sandoval directly.
During the finale, Sandoval told Schwartz that Arianacould’ve followed himto discover his affair.
She also admitted to knowing the truth about Sandoval’s hookup with Miami Girl.
They slept together, it was before he and I were exclusive, shesaid.
When asked about her own new relationship, Madix says she’s very happy and very satisfied.
When leaving the taping, she’sphotographedsmiling as Wai carries her bags.
Karmas a relaxing thought.
I had thought that we needed cameras on them right away, Baskin tellsVariety.
And I now think we need a minute.
So we need a little space.
May 23, 2023:Not so fast!
She alsoopened up toPeopleabout learning to trust again, all the while promoting some razors.
Get that bread, Ariana.
May 24, 2023:Part one of the reunion breaks the internet.
And if you thought Ariana had moved on at all…no.
Other highlights includeKennedy wanting to punch Sandoval.
He made a big mess.
I havent seen him in a while.
June 7, 2023 (Part II):This evening,the final reunion specialairs on Bravo.
She kept her T-shirt on.
Even Kennedy and Kent were left speechless for a moment.
Even theVanderpump Rulescast was rendered momentarily speechless.
I even suggested, I was like, What would Ariana think of having me as an addition?
And he was like, No, no, no, no, she would not be into that.
On June 8, Madix also makes her debut as aGlamourcover star.
June 9, 2023:After watching the reunion special, Kent tellsTMZher thoughts on Leviss have shifted.
She adds, You’re gonna get the smoke.
Oh, my God, I love it.
I was not thinking long-term, she said.
I was completely wrapped up in heartbreak and wanting to get certain needs met….
I wasnt trying to be a malicious person.
I just got wrapped up in this and wasnt thinking clearly.
But we were not best friends….
I dont expect her to forgive me.
Leviss also confirms that the former couple are still living together.
They havent been an authentic couple, romantic, intimate.
Bethenny actually upset me more [than Leviss] in the things that were said, Madix told Shay.
In many states, [he was my common-law spouse], Madix noted.
I find that hurtful in regards to other women in relationships who dont have children.
She should know better than to say that about anybody.
Miss u friend,per Page Six.
Leviss fully blocked him, as she revealed on her Stories.
A birthday present to herself!
January 30, 2024:New year, same drama.
February 20, 2024:You thought the Viall interview was bad?
Sandoval continues to attempt to rehabilitate, or at least profit from, his image withaNew YorkTimesprofile.
It goes overlike a lead balloon.
But I witnessed the O.J.
NO, TOM, NOT REALLY.
This post will be updated.
