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Lisa Vanderpump sparks massive backlash for ‘defending’ Tom Sandoval in vicious Vanderpump Rules reunion: ‘Lost a lot of respect’-Rishma Dosani-Entertainment – Metro
The wildest reunion in Bravo history.
Lisa Vanderpump has sparked huge backlash from Vanderpump Rules viewers (Picture: Bravo)
After what feels like a century of waiting, part one of the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion has finally aired – with Lisa Vanderpump getting most of the backlash.
Unsurprisingly, it was a very heated episode as Tom Sandoval came face-to-face with former girlfriend Ariana Madix and his Bravo co-stars for the first time since news of his affair with Raquel Leviss broke.
The reunion filmed less than two weeks after their infidelity became public and it was down to host Andy Cohen to attempt to mediate the day.
Despite the ongoing drama and hurled insults, it was the Sur boss that attracted the most heat as many of her castmates – and viewers watching on from home – alleged that she was defending Tom’s actions throughout the first of the three-part special.
‘I’m ready to sort it out. I love each and every one of you. Don’t forget, the truth is going to come out,’ she initially told Lala Kent, Katie Maloney and James Kennedy as she took her seat at the beginning of the episode – before things immediately became fractured.
Tensions first erupted when Lala branded Tom a ‘dangerous narcissist’ – a comparison that Lisa branded ‘ridiculous’.
The first part of the season 10 reunion was seriously heated (Picture: Bravo)
‘That is a f**king narcissist,’ Lala fumed. ‘Everyone needs to be warned about this person. This is a dangerous human being.’
‘That’s actually a ridiculous stance to start saying Sandoval is a dangerous person,’ the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills icon replied.
‘I didn’t ask for anyone else’s opinion,’ she spat back. ‘I reject it.
‘He was sleeping next to her, this was his life partner. If he can do that to her, this is a dangerous person.’
Lala also suggested that there were similarities between Tom’s behavior with Raquel and how he acted with Ariana when he was still dating Kristen Doute almost a decade ago – with Lisa stating that she wasn’t part of the show, or friendship group, at that time.
The businesswoman later had an awkward interaction with Ariana, who said that they ‘won’t be as close’ if she continued her working relationship with Tom.
‘What do you expect me to do? I’ve been close to you and supportive of you, and you know I love you very much,’ she questioned.
‘You think I should buy him out of the business?
Tom Sandoval cheated on Ariana Madix, his girlfriend of nine years (Picture: Getty)
Raquel Leviss was a close friend to Ariana before the affair emerged (Picture: Getty)
‘If Tom remains my partner, I don’t want that to affect our relationship.’
‘I don’t expect anything of you,’ Ariana responded icily. ‘I think she knows what is best for her. I’m not someone who is going to be giving Lisa business advice.’
The episode ended with James walking off the set after claiming that their former boss had spent much of the time defending Tom’s actions.
After she argued that Lala had been ‘pretty aggressive’ in the past towards their castmates, he yelled: ‘You’re sticking up for Tom too much.’
Fans slammed Lisa’s comments on social media (Picture: Bravo)
When Tom said that she was being ‘reasonable’, James decided that enough was enough and stormed off, adding: ‘I’m not going to listen to this s**t.’
This was a sentiment that many viewers agreed with, and they flocked to social media to discuss Lisa’s stance.
‘Once again LVP standing up for Tom. I love Lisa so much but this is making me lose all respect for her and look at her differently lol #PumpRules #pumprulesreunion,’ one commented.
‘I am hardcore Lisa Vanderpump fan, but Lala chewed her out and she deserved it. #PumpRules #PumpRulesReunion,’ another agreed.
‘Lisa seems irrelevant to the show now. #pumprulesreunion #pumprules,’ a follower suggested.
‘You don’t have to Stan Lala to respect the fact that someone had the cojones to stand up to LVP,’ a commenter posted. ‘Sorry I don’t care that LVP is in business with Scandoval….
‘Tom is in no way defendable here. Lisa needed to take several seats. #PumpRules #PumpRulesReunion.’
‘It gave me full on ick how Lisa wouldn’t stop defending Tom Sandoval! HOLD HIM ACCOUNTABLE THE WAY YOU HOLD JAMES AND LALA,’ a Twitter user yelled.
‘He did the ultimate betrayal and you couldn’t tell him he was wrong once? Especially when he needs to hear it most! #PumpRules.’
‘Lost a lot of respect for LVP in this clip #PumpRules I agree with Lala 100% when will Lisa stop protecting the Toms,’ a fan questioned.
‘Lisa honestly needs to step back,’ one viewer added. Why is she protecting these grown men until her last breath. Lala and James were absolutely right #PumpRules #pumprulesreunion.’
Metro.co.uk has contacted Lisa Vanderpump’s reps for a comment.
Vanderpump Rules airs on Bravo on Thursdays and is available stream on hayu the same day.
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