Ariana Madix is still processing the pain of Tom Sandoval’s infidelity and she’s passing on some of that anger and frustration onto his friend Tom Schwartz. And Schwartz has finally had enough. He apparently doesn’t like being treated like a “subhuman.” See what he and Lala Kent has to say about Madix’s latest outburst.
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Lala Kent Opens Up About Why She Reacted the Way She Did To Tom Schwartz’s Group Invite
In Tuesday’s episode of “Vanderpump Rules,” fans saw Schwartz and the Give Them Lala Beauty founder chat about the building tension growing within their group.
When Schwartz suggested that the group – yes, including exes Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval – should take a trip to celebrate the opening of Lisa Vanderpump’s Lake Tahoe restaurant Wolf, there were a lot of strong reactions.
Kent, 33, was among those who displayed strong reactions to the proposal, and while she basked in the sun at James Kennedy and Ally Lewber pool party, she explained the reason why.
“I know I came pretty heavy last night,” she acknowledged. “I’m still working on ‘Don’t get triggered by your own experiences,’ but that is going to be a process.”
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In a confessional, she added, “I used to think it was my superpower that I could, like, call anybody on their s— … and it’s just not healthy. At some point in my life, I have to practice forgiveness. I cannot wear my trauma like a badge of honor anymore.”
Praising Kent’s self-awareness, Schwartz couldn’t help pointing out the way Madix, 38, declared him to be a “lost cause” or how she said hat she had given up on him a long time ago.
“I know we all have problems, but there was a moment last night where Ariana looked at me like I was subhuman,” he said.
Even though Schwartz feels for her due to her breakup with Sandoval, he feels that “She has been exalted to this kind of queen status.” He then wondered at her “diva energy, as opposed to someone who’s been hurt.”
He continued, “I do love Ariana, but I’m not going to fawn for her affection or her validation.”
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Tom Schwartz Says Ariana Madix Made Him “Synonymous” With Tom Sandoval’s Cheating Scandal
On last week’s episode of the “Vanderpump Rules after show,” Schwartz shared similar sentiments, explaining why Madix’s reaction was particularly hurtful.
“Honestly, I think it was one of her lower moments,” he said bluntly.
He noted that in the fallout of the cheating scandal, Madix had turned toward him with a particular dislike, as if he had somehow encouraged it.
“All the rage she had pent up with Tom, she took out on me in that moment, which I think is absurd,” he insisted.
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