Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix first public appearance after Tom Sandoval and ... trends now

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix first public appearance after Tom Sandoval and ... trends now
Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix first public appearance after Tom Sandoval and ... trends now

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix first public appearance after Tom Sandoval and ... trends now

Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix made her first public appearance since the cheating scandal involving longtime partner Tom Sandoval and their fellow castmate Raquel Leviss.

The 37-year-old reality star - who finally broke her silence about the scandal nicknamed 'Scandoval'  days prior -  joined in on the fun during a comedy show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Ariana looked in good spirits as she took part in the comedy gameshow - titled Make That Sandwich - which was just minutes from her 39-year-old ex's latest restaurant Schwartz & Sandy’s Lounge.

She was stylish as ever as she sported a brown tweed suit with a mini skirt along with a pair of light brown leather knee-high boots.

Her platinum blonde locks were worn in a middle-part as she accentuated her natural looks with complementary make-up.

Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix made her first public appearance since the cheating scandal involving her ex as she participated in a comedy show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday night

Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix made her first public appearance since the cheating scandal involving her ex as she participated in a comedy show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday night

Interesting: The outing came amid the firestorm involving the now infamous affair between longtime partner Tom Sandoval, 39 and their fellow castmate Raquel Leviss, 28

Interesting: The outing came amid the firestorm involving the now infamous affair between longtime partner Tom Sandoval, 39 and their fellow castmate Raquel Leviss, 28

Ariana was given a warm welcome amid her relationship strife as a source told Page Six on Sunday that she was met with 'thunderous cheers and applause from the crowd.'

The insider added that the Vanderpump Rules star was completely in on having a good time at the event.

They explained: 'From the smile on her face and the little dance she did while walking out on stage, she appeared a little surprised but super appreciative of all the fan support.

'And judging from the audience’s excitement for Ariana, it was evident that the majority of people showed up to see her.'

The source added that the star 'looked carefree' and that there was no mention of the highly-publicized cheating scandal as they explained: 'She seemed happy to have a fun night where there was absolutely no mention of "Scandoval."'

This came just days after Madix made her first statement after learning about Sandoval and Leviss' months-long affair, which sent shockwaves across the internet last week.

The reality star - who recently enjoyed a getaway to Mexico - took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a stunning snap of herself with a lengthy caption addressing the scandal while thanking her friends including her castmates for their support during what she described as her 'darkest hours.'

She wrote on Wednesday night: ' hi. where to begin? i want to express my most sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support i have received from friends, family, and people i’ve never even met in the last two weeks. 

Gorgeous: The 37-year-old reality star was stylish as ever as she sported a brown tweed suit with a mini skirt along with a pair of light brown leather knee-high boots

Gorgeous: The 37-year-old reality star was stylish as ever as she sported a brown tweed suit with a mini skirt along with a pair of light brown leather knee-high boots

'Broken is an understatement': This came just days after Madix made her first statement after learning about Sandoval and Leviss' months-long affair , which sent shockwaves across the internet last week

'Broken is an understatement': This came just days after Madix made her first statement after learning about Sandoval and Leviss' months-long affair , which sent shockwaves across the internet last week 

Blocked! Madix finally made a public statement after learning about her ex and mistress's months-long affair, which sent shockwaves across the internet two weeks ago; they are seen in 2021

Blocked! Madix finally made a public statement after learning about her ex and mistress's months-long affair, which sent shockwaves across the internet two weeks ago; they are seen in 2021

 'when i have felt like i couldn’t even stand, you all have given me the strength to continue and seen me through my darkest hours. to say i have been devastated and broken is an understatement. however, i know that i am not in this alone.'

As many of her Vanderpump Rules co-stars of the past and present have publicly supported her including Scheana Shay, Kristen Doute,  and even Leviss' ex James Kennedy, she made sure to thank those who have been there for her.

Madix continued: so many of my closest friends are also grieving this loss right now and reeling from this betrayal on so many levels. i am so f***ing lucky to have the best support system in the world and i hope i can repay every single person for the love you have shown me.

'what doesn’t kill me better run. love, ariana'

Days ago,  after reactivating her Instagram account following a brief hiatus on the platform, Ariana seemingly blocked her ex-boyfriend, 39, and his mistress, 28, who are no longer under her following list or tagged in previous photos. 

When someone blocks a user from their account on Instagram, their tag on a photo will disappear, leaving only the person's face or likeness in the image. 

While Sandoval and Leviss are no longer tagged in her posts, Madix has not deleted past birthday and anniversary tributes dedicated to Sandoval, who she dated for more than nine years. 

The TV personality, who worked as costumed characters such as Ariel and Aurora at Disney World in college, also unfollowed Sandoval's close friend, Tom Schwartz, who allegedly found out about his pal's cheating 'a month ago.'

Subtle: Days ago, after reactivating her Instagram account following a brief hiatus on the platform, Ariana seemingly blocked Sandoval and his mistress Leviss, who are no longer under her following list or tagged in previous photos; seen in 2022

Subtle: Days ago, after reactivating her Instagram account following a brief hiatus on the platform, Ariana seemingly blocked Sandoval and his mistress Leviss, who are no longer under her following list or tagged in previous photos; seen in 2022

Sandoval, who is also business partners with Schwartz, wrote on his Instagram that his costar only learned of his infidelity 'very recently' and 'did not condone' his actions.

On March 11, Sandoval apologized for cheating on Ariana Madix with Leviss on social media.

'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. 

He continued: 'This was a very personal thing. Also, Schwartz & Sandy's might have my name on it, but also there are 3 other partners and 20 employees, who especially rely on the restaurant for income for them and their families,' Sandoval said, nodding to his new bar and TomTom, which opened back in 2018.

The actor went on to say he was a 'small part of a much bigger thing' and pleaded with his 961,000 followers to direct their 'anger towards' him and not his associates.

'They did nothing wrong. I'm so sorry that my partners, Greg, Brett, and Schwartz and our employees have to suffer for my actions. I will be taking a step back & taking a hiatus out of respect for my employees and partners. I need some time to address everything else,' he concluded. 'Sorry for everything.'

A source has now informed Page Six that Sandoval and Leviss had been meaning to inform Madix about the affair 'for weeks.'

They waited so long, though, that Madix wound up discovering their secret herself Wednesday night when she saw Leviss' texts on Sandoval's phone.

Sandoval's apology post, which has received 21,881 likes in just two hours, comes less than 24 hours after he addressed his cheating scandal for the first time while performing with his band Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras.

'Have you ever been one of the most hated people in America?' the TV personality asked the audience, according to Us Weekly, alluding to the backlash over his affair.

Wild: Earlier this month, Sandoval apologized for cheating on Ariana Madix with Leviss on social media; seen all together in November 2022

Wild: On Saturday, Sandoval apologized for cheating on Ariana Madix with Leviss on social media; seen all together in November 2022

Apology: Sandoval shared an apology on his social media last week, pleading with fans not to attack his loved ones and colleagues over his actions

 '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

In a TikTok video taken at the concert, a woman in the crowd could be heard screaming: 'Ariana!' to which Sandoval said: 'We love her.'

Madix, is said to have found out about Sandoval's alleged cheating with Leviss, 28, in the last couple

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