Ariana Madix avoids awkward run-in with ex Tom Sandoval as the Vanderpump Rules cast film at SUR restaurant – after his mistress Raquel Leviss’ bombshell interview
Ariana Madix, 38, stayed drama-free on Saturday and avoided an awkward encounter with ex Tom Sandoval, 40, when the Vanderpump Rules cast was spotted filming at SUR restaurant, where Jax Taylor and James Kennedy hosted brunch.
The blonde beauty kept her look casual and wore a chic one-shoulder brown dress with sheer sandal-like heels.
She wore her hair in a loose bun and put on brown sunglasses to shield her face from the sun.
Ariana’s dress perfectly showcased her toned legs, as she smiled as she was joined by her Vanderpump Rules co-star and friend Katie Maloney.
The pair, who recently opened the Something About Her sandwich shop together, couldn’t stop smiling when they arrived at SUR together.
Girl on the go: Ariana Madix, 38, avoided an awkward encounter with her ex Tom Sandoval when the Vanderpump Rules cast was spotted filming at SUR restaurant after Raquel Leviss’ impressive interview; seen Saturday
She arrived with her co-star and friend Katie Maloney
Meanwhile, Tom pulled off a 1970s-inspired look as he stepped out in a snazzy brown, orange, and yellow shirt, hidden in a pair of flared cream trousers.
The co-owner of the TomTom bar wore aviator goggles and white platform Converse sneakers.
Despite being the show’s newest villain, Tom looked in a good mood as he rolled up Lisa Vanderpump’s eatery.
Ariana, Katie and Tom were also joined by castmates Lala Kent, Scheana Shay and Tom Schwartz for James and Jax’s afternoon event.
Despite the fact that Tom and Ariana are very much apart, the couple still lives together, much to the chagrin of Vanderpump Rules fans who saw the dramatic Scandoval play out in real time.
The blonde beauty defended her decision not to move just yet, explaining to a follower: “I’m living in my home that I own, working with my attorney and financial advisors to figure out the best way forward before I leave my dog and my older cat uprooted. which causes even more trauma for the three of us.”
Meanwhile, the Buying Back My Daughter star slammed Bethenny Frankel’s recent bombshell interview with her ex-BFF Raquel Leviss.
During the interview, the Skinnygirl founder downplayed Ariana’s relationship with her cheating ex-boyfriend, noting that they were not married and had no children together.
Ariana clapped back on the Scheananigans With Scheana Shay podcast, saying, “In a lot of states (he was my common-law husband)… I find that hurtful when it comes to other women in relationships that don’t have kids.” Maybe they can’t have children, they don’t want children or they don’t want to get married.’
Despite the recent new drama, the Florida-born bombshell has found love again.
The petite reality TV star is currently in a relationship with her new boyfriend, Daniel Wai, who she says has “a very grounding, calming, positive energy.”
“He’s really nice, he’s always trying to help with things,” she told Shay.
Casual-cool: The blonde beauty kept her look casual and sported a chic one-shoulder brown dress with see-through sandal-like heels
Restaurateurs: The duo recently opened the Something About Her sandwich shop together
Best friends forever: Katie showed her support for her BFF Ariana by wearing a shirt that reads ‘Boys Lie’
Blondie: She wore her hair in a loose bun and put on brown sunglasses to shield her face from the sun
Retro: Meanwhile, Tom pulled off a 1970s-inspired look as he stepped out in a snazzy brown, orange and yellow shirt, hidden in flared cream trousers
He was joined by BFF Tom Schwartz, who showed off his new bleach blonde locks
Women Supporting Women: Lala Kent and Scheana Shay also attended the event
The ladies looked very stylish
Beauties: Lala teased her toned tummy in a strapless crop top while Scheana put on a busty show in a floral bustier
Family affair: Lala brought her daughter Ocean, two, and her mother for the shoot
Scheana put on a love affair with her husband Brock Davies
DJ James Kennedy walked hand in hand with his girlfriend Ally Lewber after his set
The couple was also photographed arriving together with James lugging his DJ equipment around
Schwartz – who was previously married to Katie Maloney – kept it comfy in flip flops and blue jeans for that day’s shoot
Host: Brunch co-host Jax Taylor – who recently opened his own sports bar in Studio City – looked handsome in fitted white pants
The bombshell was excited about how he likes to help her with everyday tasks, like calling her credit card company.
As for their future together, Madix said she will keep doing what makes her “happy” and moving in that direction.
“He’s someone who brings a lot of good luck,” she continued, prompting 38-year-old Shay to say she’s “obsessed” with Wai.
Shay went on to say that unlike her boyfriend’s “past relationships,” this one brings out “the best” in Madix.
“You’re for the first time with someone—I’ve personally ever seen—who supports you, who loves to help you and empower you and who also takes the backseat and just makes you shine,” Shay praised.