Does Ariana Madix of Vanderpump Rules have the right to throw shade at her ex, Tom Sandoval? Absolutely. In the soul-crushing final episode, Tom finally came clean about his affair with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. However, Ariana let all her anger out when she decided to lay into him at the Bravo reunion. Who could blame the former bartender, especially since it looked like Tom had little to no remorse for his actions?
Viewers and cast alike were stunned when news broke in March that Tom had been having a months-long affair with Rachel. The entirety of Season 10 showed Ariana going to bat for the former beauty queen and defending her character. How two people could deceive someone they claimed to love was beyond comprehension. However, Ariana is not sulking away into the shadows and is instead getting a few digs in of her own.
Ariana Is in the” Upgrade” Era
The former SUR and Villa Blanca bartender is not sitting at home wallowing. Instead, she’s embracing all that life is going to throw at her, including new business ventures. In a new ad for T-Mobile, Ariana spouts that she is loving her new “freedom” and jokes that she is in her “upgrade era” after sharing that a lot can happen in three years.
Almost confirming that Tom isn’t allowing her to film ads in their shared Valley Village home, Ariana opens up her scene in a new kitchen by telling fans, “My phone has been ringing off the hook lately. I wonder why.” Supporters of Ariana rushed to the comment section with one writing, “Attention companies: I will like anything this woman endorses.” It’s clear that even though Ariana was cheated on, she is happily laughing all the way to the bank.
Ariana Shades Tom’s White Nails
As if the first ad wasn’t sweet enough, Ariana released an advertisement with Duracell shortly before the last installment of Vanderpump Rules Season 10 premiered. In the commercial, Ariana sat in front of a bowl of Duracell batteries, noting she was “done with anything basic.” In a shady but glorious move, Ariana picked up a bottle of white nail polish on the table and threw it to the side. The move was clearly a nod to Tom’s love for white nails.
The battery ad had another dig in it, as Ariana said, “I buy my own batteries now, and I prefer Duracell.” During the season finale, Tom Sandoval was filmed telling his buddy, Tom Schwartz, about his issues with Ariana, which included him saying, “Like Ariana, when’s the last time you’ve gone to the store and bought paper towels and toilet paper? There’s pens in the drawer there are batteries in the drawer because I do that. You don’t go out of your way to do things for me.” No worries now, Tom…it looks like Ariana may be covered for life.
Ariana Steps Out of the Closet
During the same commercial, Ariana was filmed stepping out of the kitchen closet, saying to choose who you can “trust.” This dig could be a mention of the time Tom outed Ariana as bi-sexual on national TV to feel cool in front of his friends. The closet also was filled to the brim with toilet paper. In a witty closing statement, Ariana ensured that Tom would get her hints, telling cameras, “Duracell’s guaranteed to last 12 years—that’s much better than 10.”
Tom Will Be Haunted by T-Shirts Forever
Almost every part of the Vanderpump Reunion was tough to watch, but Tom’s insecure comments radiated across America. While Tom was being asked about his infidelity, he claimed he didn’t sleep with anyone else while hooking up with Rachel. However, Ariana quickly counter-argued, telling the group, “You know who he did sleep with after he and Raquel started sleeping together? Me.”
Tom replied, “Yeah, she kept her T-shirt on. It was really hot.” The statement was horrific and left many fans feeling sorry for Ariana. But the blonde didn’t get mad, she got even. Shortly after the reunion ended, Ariana decided to sell a t-shirt on the Something About Her website that featured a cartoon version of herself. The image pulled apart a grilled cheese with the words “Fu*k Me in This Shirt.” At the time, fans could buy the garment for $34.99.
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