Hallelujah, we’re finally stepping into summer, which means it’s Cancer season and Love Island season, too. That means it’s also Ariana Madix’s time to shine, and I couldn’t be happier to see the Broadway star and Sandoval slayer back on my screen as we approach her birthday era (June Cancers are elite, duh). When I saw Ariana was returning to Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, I hoped she’d dip a toe into the ongoing Vanderpump Rules universe drama, but lucky for all of us, she low-key took a two-handed dive instead. Andy Cohen got Ariana to weigh in on pretty much all of her former friend group and her relationship. I’ve rounded up Ariana Madix’s WWHL updates on everything Vanderpump Rules for the early bedtime crowd.
Did Ariana and Sandoval sell their house?
Ariana calls the situation regarding the home she shared with her ex “Ongoing but hopefully wrapping up soon.” She confirmed that Tom “still lives there,” but Miss Girl obvi lives in her “own house,” she bought herself, IKTR.
Is Ariana Madix still with her boyfriend Daniel?
Yes, Ariana is still loved up with her beau, Daniel, and confirmed to Andy they’re two years strong. Daniel was in the audience at WWHL, so you know it’s real.
Will Ariana Madix join The Valley?
It doesn’t seem like it’s totally off the table that Ariana would at least make a cameo on The Valley one day, though there’s no indication she’s already filmed anything. When Andy asked Ms. Madix who she’s the closest to on the LVP-produced spinoff, Ariana said, “Kristen and Brittany, Janet and Jason.” She also mentioned that she’s “getting to know Michelle a little bit.”
Ariana later admitted Scheana probs wants a spot on The Valley more than Lala, but it makes sense because Scheana is already “in the mix” with the group, so she doesn’t have to “vy” as much as Lala. Considering Ariana and Sche Shu are old-time besties, Ariana officially has an existing relationship with like half the cast, FWIW!
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Is Ariana still friends with Scheana?
Ariana said she’s “good” with Scheana but echoed Andy’s sentiment that their relationship is “not where it was.” Meaning they talk for big events, like checking in during the LA Wildfires or Scheana’s birthday, but Ariana didn’t make it IRL to celebrate Scheana this year.
Will Scheana get cast on Dancing with the Stars?
When Andy noted it’s kinda sad (lolz) that DWTS won’t just offer Scheana a slot on the roster after how much Scheana has publicly hinted/begged for the gig, Ariana had an interesting insight as a Dancing alum. Apparently, “they don’t like it” when you simp for a spot, so Scheana’s insistence on openly talking about it being her dream job may be the very thing that’s standing in her way, according to Ariana.
Are Ariana and Lala still friends?
Basically, no, according to Ariana, who admitted on WWHL they haven’t spoken “since the reunion.” Ariana did add that it’s not like she and Lala have even run into each other to have a chance to speak, as Lala was not at Kristen’s baby shower. Pretty sure no one who watched Lala’s behavior on Vanderpump Rules would be stunned that Ariana didn’t reach out to Lala or vice versa.
Are Ariana and Katie still friends?
Hell yeah, Ariana and Katie are still “close,” Andy confirmed. Ariana also has good things to say about Katie’s music man BF, Nick. “I really like him for her,” Ariana shared after saying how cute they are together. Anything is an improvement from a husband who hates the sound of your voice, TBH!
Is Ariana still friends with Schwartz?
Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, Ariana described her friendship with the other Tom as “cordial” but “there’s not a relationship there,” after Andy pointed out they were both at Doute’s baby shower together.
Why did Schwartz and Sandy’s bar get closed?
While the Toms have conceded “financial problems” and blowback from the Scandoval drama led to the restaurant’s demise, Ariana told WWHL she was “not surprised” when she heard the news because “there were issues and things like that” back when she was still with Tom. Ariana rated her surprise a mere three on a scale of one to ten, with ten being truly shocked. (I also was not surprised, as someone who ordered the lobster corn dogs.)
