Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix breaks silence on Tom Sandoval cheating scandal

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Tom and Ariana in happier times (Image: Getty Images)
Tom and Ariana in happier times (Image: Getty Images)

Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix has finally broken her silence on the Tom Sandoval cheating scandal.

Ariana called time on their nine-year relationship after discovering Tom had reportedly been having an affair with their co-star Raquel Leviss.

And it appeared the rumours were true when Tom issued a grovelling public apology last week, saying his biggest regret was “dishonouring” Ariana.

After deleting her Instagram account in the wake of the scandal, Ariana is now back on social media.

And today the 37-year-old reality TV star looked to be moving on with her life as she posted for a stunning photo in a pink maxi dress.

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Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix breaks silence on Tom Sandoval cheating scandalPals say Ariana thought she would marry Tom, who she was with for nine years (Getty Images)

Addressing what had been going on in her life the past few weeks, Ariana told her 1.4 million followers: “Hi, where to begin?

“I want to express my most sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support I have received from friends, family, and people I’ve never even met in the last two weeks.

“When I have felt like I couldn’t even stand, you all have given me the strength to continue and seen me through my darkest hours.”

Describing the pain the betrayal had caused her, she continued: “To say I have been devastated and broken is an understatement.

“However, I know that I am not in this alone. So many of my closest friends are also grieving this loss right now and reeling from this betrayal on so many levels.”

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix breaks silence on Tom Sandoval cheating scandalTom is said to have cheated with co-star Raquel Leviss (Instagram)
Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix breaks silence on Tom Sandoval cheating scandalThe trio pictured together in November last year (MediaPunch/REX/Shutterstock)

Thanking her friends and family for all their support, Ariana added: “I am so f***ing lucky to have the best support system in the world and I hope I can repay every single person for the love you have shown me.”

She ended the post: “What doesn’t kill me, better run. Love, Ariana.”

Her co-stars and celebrity pals were quick to comment on the post praising her for her strength.

Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay wrote: “THERE SHE IS!!!!” followed by six flame emojis.

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix breaks silence on Tom Sandoval cheating scandalAriana finally breaks her silence two weeks after the cheating scandal was reported (Instagram)

Co-star Kristen Doute commented: “I love you babycakes. You are slaying life & your support squad is here for your trustfall. Watch out world: she back.”

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Fellow cast member Dayna Kathan said: “A WHOLE F***ING QUEEN!!!!!! I love you for life.”

While Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause, who was allegedly cheated on by her ex-husband, also offered her support.

She wrote: “Yessss so happy you feel supported and loved!! You look so beautiful and the last sentence... chefs kiss.”

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix breaks silence on Tom Sandoval cheating scandalTom has since issued a grovelling public apology to Ariana (Chelsea Lauren/REX/Shutterstock)
Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix breaks silence on Tom Sandoval cheating scandalIt is unclear if he is now in a relationship with younger co-star Raquel (Instagram)

Ariana and Tom split after she discovered he and Raquel had been “communicating inappropriately for months”, it has been claimed.

According to sources in the US, Ariana is said to have found out about the “full on affair” when Tom’s phone buzzed and an explicit video from Raquel popped up.

The alleged affair is reported to have begun in summer 2022 when Raquel started “sleeping over at Tom and Ariana’s house when Ariana’s been out of town”, an insider told .

A source told magazine at the time: “This has been going on for upwards of six months – all the while, Tom was sleeping next to Ariana in bed.

“This is someone she thought she knew, someone she planned to spend the rest of her life with. You can’t even put into words that betrayal.”

Katie Wilson

Cheating, Chrishell Stause

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