'Blindsided': Ariana Madix Shocked By Affair Between Tom Sandoval And Raquel Leviss

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When you thought you heard it all, Ariana Madix has something to say about the Tom Sandoval cheating scandal. Here are the details you need to know.

Ariana Madix Steps Out Following Ex-Partner's Affair Discovery

Ariana Madix was spotted for the first time since discovering her ex-partner Tom Sandoval's infidelity on Saturday.

Madix Leaves Home Without Shoes

Ariana Madix was spotted leaving her Los Angeles home without shoes when her ex-partner, Tom Sandoval, returned from a performance with his band in Anaheim, California.

Sandoval Arrives Home

Tom Sandoval was spotted arriving at their shared home with a face full of makeup and multiple bags. Ariana Madix hastily left the property in her white sedan within minutes of his arrival.

Madix's Appearance as She Left the House

Amid the tense circumstances, Madix left the house wearing fuzzy socks and carrying a pair of Ugg slippers. She was dressed in a pullover and gray sweatpants.

Madix Part Ways with Sandoval After Nine Years

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The nine-year relationship between Madix and Sandoval came crashing down when it was revealed last week that he had been involved in a romantic relationship with their 28-year-old co-star, Raquel Leviss.

Sandoval Apologizes on Instagram

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Tom Sandoval publicly apologized for his affair on Instagram, breaking his silence about the months-long infidelity on Saturday.

Sandoval Pleads with Fans

Sandoval urged his fans not to target his loved ones or colleagues due to his behavior while addressing the fallout from his affair.

“Hey, I fully understand and deserve ur anger & disappointment towards me, but please leave [Tom] Schwartz, my friends, and family out of this situation…” he wrote

Schwartz Knew 'Very Recently'

Sandoval explained that Schwartz, his business partner and best friend of many years, had only found out about his cheating “very recently” and did not support his behavior.

Sandoval's Partners and Employees Should Not Suffer

Sandoval acknowledged that his restaurant, Schwartz & Sandy's, may have his name on it, but it's not just about him. He stated that three other partners and twenty employees rely on the restaurant for their livelihoods, and they should not suffer because of his actions.

He urged his followers to direct their anger towards him, not his associates, who did nothing wrong. Sandoval acknowledged that he was a “small part of a much bigger thing” and apologized for the harm he caused to his partners, employees, and their families.

“They did nothing wrong. I'm so sorry that my partners, Greg, Brett, and Schwartz, and our employees have to suffer for my actions,” he wrote.

Sandoval Announces Hiatus to Address Personal Issues

In light of recent events, Sandoval announced on his Instagram that he would take a hiatus to address his issues out of respect for his employees and partners. He expressed the need for some time to deal with everything and concluded his statement with an apology, stating, “Sorry for everything.”

Sandoval and Leviss Were Planning to Tell Madix Everything

According to a source who spoke to Page Six, Sandoval and Leviss planned to tell Madix about their affair “for weeks.” However, Madix found out about the infidelity on her own on Wednesday night when she stumbled upon text messages from Leviss on Sandoval's phone.

Sandoval Addresses the Scandal During Performance

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Sandoval acknowledged his cheating scandal for the first time during a performance with his band Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, asking the audience, “Have you ever been one of the most hated people in America?” about the backlash he's faced. He publicly apologized on Instagram less than 24 hours after the performance.

Audience Supports Ariana

During a concert, a woman in the crowd shouted, “Ariana!” and Sandoval responded by saying, “We love her.”

Madix Finds Out About Sandoval’s Affair

Madix recently discovered that Sandoval had been involved in an affair with their co-star, Leviss, ultimately ending their nine-year relationship.

She learned the truth when an NSFW video popped up on Tom’s phone, and saw inappropriate texts with Raquel.

Bravo's 'Vanderpump Rules' Renewed for 11th Season

Raquel and Tom’s drama has contributed to the show's success as Bravo renews Vanderpump Rules for an 11th season. Viewers come to expect controversy and chaos from the show, and the cast’s antics haven’t disappointed!

Raquel Leviss Is the Star of The Show

According to a production source, Raquel Leviss has become the show's star this season, giving it her all.

“We should change the name of the show to Raquel Rules as she has certainly become the star of the show this season.”

Cameras Are Back On

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Production for Vanderpump Rules has resumed filming, and the cameras are now capturing the aftermath of the recent scandal involving Sandoval, Madix, and Leviss. According to a source, the upcoming season is set to be the most dramatic yet, as the cast reacts to the news and fallout from the situation.

Madix Deletes Instagram

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After the news of Sandoval's alleged affair with Leviss broke out, Madix deleted her Instagram account. Representatives for Sandoval, Madix, Leviss, and Bravo have not yet issued any comments on the matter.

Madix Blindsided

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According to a source close to Ariana Madix, the alleged affair between Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss had been ongoing for over six months, even while Sandoval was sharing a bed with Madix. The source revealed that Madix was caught entirely off guard by the news and is devastated, saying that words cannot describe how she feels.