Vanderpump Rules reunion: Ariana Madix has a ‘Princess Diana’ moment in red hot revenge dress

Ariana Madix stepped out in a fiery red ‘revenge’ dress that drew a comparison to Princess Diana on Wednesday during the first part of the Vanderpump Rules reunion on Bravo. 

The 37-year-old reality star stunned her co-stars as she joined them at a reunion just weeks after splitting from Tom Sandoval, 40, after learning of his months-long affair with Raquel Leviss, 28. 

Part one of the season 10 reunion opened with host Andy Cohen, 54, for the first time at a reunion holding separate interviews ‘with the principals of the scandal to hear their sides of the story.’

A title card read, ‘For Tom Sandoval, it was one final chance to come clean.’

‘Kind of feels like you’re the most hated man on television right now,’ Andy told Sandoval.

Together again: Ariana Madix cried while discussing the Scandoval affair on Wednesday during the first part of the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion on Bravo

‘Yeah, yeah,’ Sandoval, 40, admitted.

Andy next spoke with Ariana, 37, and asked how she was doing.

‘Um, I’m a lot better now than I was, let’s say, like, two or three weeks ago,’ Ariana said.

A title card read: ‘For Ariana, it was a moment to share her experience.’

Andy told Ariana that she looked great and asked about her current living situation with Sandoval after they bought a house together in the Valley Village area of Los Angeles.

‘He’s been staying in the guest room, and I avoid run-ins at all costs. We have people running interference and go-betweens to prevent that,’ Ariana said.

Andy separately asked Raquel, 28, how she was feeling about seeing everyone again.

‘I don’t know. I’m just preparing for the worst, um, hoping for the best,’ Raquel said.

Getting emotional: Tom Sandoval fought back tears and Lisa Vanderpump looked sorrowful during the reunion as the reunion delved into the affair

Getting emotional: Tom Sandoval fought back tears and Lisa Vanderpump looked sorrowful during the reunion as the reunion delved into the affair

Reunion first: Part one of the season 10 reunion opened with host Andy Cohen, 54, for the first time at a reunion holding separate interviews 'with the principals of the scandal to hear their sides of the story'

Reunion first: Part one of the season 10 reunion opened with host Andy Cohen, 54, for the first time at a reunion holding separate interviews ‘with the principals of the scandal to hear their sides of the story’

Television villain: 'Kind of feels like you're the most hated man on television right now,' Andy told Sandoval

Television villain: ‘Kind of feels like you’re the most hated man on television right now,’ Andy told Sandoval

In agreement: 'Yeah, yeah,' Sandoval, 40, admitted

In agreement: ‘Yeah, yeah,’ Sandoval, 40, admitted

Doing better: 'Um, I'm a lot better now than I was, let's say, like, two or three weeks ago,' Ariana said just weeks after learning of the affair

Doing better: ‘Um, I’m a lot better now than I was, let’s say, like, two or three weeks ago,’ Ariana said just weeks after learning of the affair

Ariana revealed that it took 48 hours for Raquel to text that she was sorry about having affair with her boyfriend of nine years.

‘And I said, ”F** off, you f***ing rat” and I blocked her,’ Ariana said.

Tom during his solo interview with Andy said he started having feelings for Raquel throughout last year as he got to know her better.

‘When did you first hook up?,’ Andy asked as he probed into the timeline of the affair.

‘So we had that guys’ night at the Mondrian. …That very next See You Next Tuesday. We weren’t a part of it, but then a bunch of us went to the Abbey, and it was that night,’ Tom said.

‘You had sex that night?,’ Andy asked.

‘Yeah,’ Tom said as he lowered his head.

Ariana said she had no suspicions that they were having an affair and Andy noted that she vehemently stood up for both Raquel and Sandoval.

‘Here’s the thing. I feel like as a loyal and committed partner, if he gives me an answer, I give him the benefit of the doubt, and I trust him,’ Ariana said.

Andy further quizzed Sandoval about the timeline of his affair and asked what he was thinking when he saw his longtime girlfriend and mistress in the audience last October at BravoCon in New York City.

Separate interview: Andy separately asked Raquel, 28, how she was feeling about seeing everyone again

Separate interview: Andy separately asked Raquel, 28, how she was feeling about seeing everyone again

Sorry text: Ariana revealed that it took 48 hours for Raquel to text that she was sorry about having affair with her boyfriend of nine years

Sorry text: Ariana revealed that it took 48 hours for Raquel to text that she was sorry about having affair with her boyfriend of nine years

Blocked her: 'And I said, ''F** off, you f***ing rat'' and I blocked her,' Ariana said of Raquel

Blocked her: ‘And I said, ”F** off, you f***ing rat” and I blocked her,’ Ariana said of Raquel

Girlfriend and mistress: Andy further quizzed Sandoval about the timeline of his affair and asked what he was thinking when he saw his longtime girlfriend and mistress in the audience last October at BravoCon in New York City

Girlfriend and mistress: Andy further quizzed Sandoval about the timeline of his affair and asked what he was thinking when he saw his longtime girlfriend and mistress in the audience last October at BravoCon in New York City

‘Did it get you off?,’ Andy asked.

‘No! My God. No,’ Sandoval answered.

Ariana told Andy that she was caught more off-guard by Raquel betraying her than Sandoval.

Sandoval revealed that he felt like he was Ariana’s ‘gay BFF’ and they had issues in their relationship.

Ariana said he was framing their relationship because he was ‘desperate’.

Andy noted that she seemed to have moved from tears to anger.

‘Yeah, but the indifference is becoming very, very strong of a feeling,’ Ariana said.

The cast including Lisa Vanderpump, 62, gathered together at Avenue Six Studios in New York City for the reunion with Ariana sizzling in a red dress with a peekaboo top and midsection cutout.

‘That’s a revenge dress if I ever saw one,’ said English restaurateur Lisa.

‘I know. She’s like Princess Diana,’ Andy agreed.

Strong denial: 'No! My God. No,' Sandoval answered when Andy asked if he got off seeing his girlfriend and mistress in the audience of his show

Strong denial: ‘No! My God. No,’ Sandoval answered when Andy asked if he got off seeing his girlfriend and mistress in the audience of his show

Together again: The reunion started out with Lala Kent, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Ariana, Andy, Lisa Vanderpump, Sandoval, Tom Schwartz and Scheana Shay together again at Avenue Six Studios in New York City for the season 10 reunion

Together again: The reunion started out with Lala Kent, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Ariana, Andy, Lisa Vanderpump, Sandoval, Tom Schwartz and Scheana Shay together again at Avenue Six Studios in New York City for the season 10 reunion

Speaking up: Lala  critcized Sandoval for his behavior as James, Katie, Ariana and host Andy looked on

Speaking up: Lala  critcized Sandoval for his behavior as James, Katie, Ariana and host Andy looked on

Andy noted at the start of the reunion that they were minus Raquel who was not legally allowed to be in the same room as Scheana Shay, 39, due to a restraining order Raquel filed against Scheana.

Raquel was shown by herself monitoring the reunion in a trailer 100 yards away from Scheana to satisfy the terms of her restraining order that was later dropped.

Ariana said she had a ‘great night sleep’ before the reunion while Sandoval admitted to feeling scattered.

‘I’m all over the place, to be honest,’ said Sandoval, who was seeing the group for the first time since the affair broke.

Andy quickly cut to the so-called Scandoval affair that took place under everybody’s noses with the exception of Lala Kent, 32.

‘Sandoval, before we dive in, is there anything you want to say to Ariana or the group at-large?,’ Andy asked.

‘Uh, …I just, uh…want to thank everybody for being,’ Sandoval said as his voice stuttered with emotion.

‘Pull yourself together, man,’ James Kennedy, 31, barked at Sandoval.

Minus one: Andy noted at the start of the reunion that they were minus Raquel who was not legally allowed to be in the same room as Scheana Shay, 39, due to a restraining order Raquel filed against Scheana

Minus one: Andy noted at the start of the reunion that they were minus Raquel who was not legally allowed to be in the same room as Scheana Shay, 39, due to a restraining order Raquel filed against Scheana

Hundred yards: Raquel was shown by herself monitoring the reunion in a trailer 100 yards away from Scheana to satisfy the terms of her restraining order that was later dismissed

Hundred yards: Raquel was shown by herself monitoring the reunion in a trailer 100 yards away from Scheana to satisfy the terms of her restraining order that was later dismissed

Harsh words: James had some harsh words for Sandoval during the reunion

Harsh words: James had some harsh words for Sandoval during the reunion

Ariana also revealed making $200,000 in merchandise sales after the Scandoval affair broke.

She has been capitalizing on the affair since splitting with Sandoval and Andy asked Ariana and her business partner Katie how much they made in merchandise sales for their yet to open sandwich shop Something About Her.

‘Well, it’s about $200,000,’ Katie answered.

‘Two-hundred thousand,’ Ariana confirmed.

Scandoval sales: Ariana Madix revealed making $200,000 in merchandise sales after the Scandoval affair broke

Scandoval sales: Ariana Madix revealed making $200,000 in merchandise sales after the Scandoval affair broke

Andy’s jaw dropped in disbelief and Lisa said it was enough to open their sandwich shop.

‘It’s really incredible that so many supportive people showed up to, like help us,’ Katie said.

Scheana looked on proudly and smiled at Ariana and Katie as Katie’s ex-husband Schwartz and Sandoval sadly looked on.

‘We were always going to do merch in the shop, and we thought that was something we would do, like down the road,’ Ariana explained.

‘That was smart of you,’ Andy noted.

‘But then people were saying ”How can we support you?” And so we launched it early,’ Ariana said.

Ariana then revealed that she brought some Something About Her merchandise for Andy to replace the hoodie that Raquel gave him three weeks earlier that she wore to BravoCon while engaged in an affair with Sandoval.

‘I’d wear that shirt,’ said Raquel’s former fiancé James Kennedy, 32, of the Something About Her brand. ‘Yeah. I’d make it fashionable.’

Sandwich shop: Reunion host Andy Cohen, 54, asked Ariana and her business partner Katie Maloney, 36, how much they made in merchandise sales for their yet to open sandwich shop Something About Her

Sandwich shop: Reunion host Andy Cohen, 54, asked Ariana and her business partner Katie Maloney, 36, how much they made in merchandise sales for their yet to open sandwich shop Something About Her

Confirmed it: 'Two-hundred thousand,' Ariana confirmed about their merch sales figures

Confirmed it: ‘Two-hundred thousand,’ Ariana confirmed about their merch sales figures

Jaw dropped: Andy's jaw dropped in disbelief and Lisa Vanderpump, 62, said it was enough to open their sandwich shop

Jaw dropped: Andy’s jaw dropped in disbelief and Lisa Vanderpump, 62, said it was enough to open their sandwich shop

Forlorn looks: Ariana's ex Tom Sandoval and Katie's ex Tom Schwartz looked sad as Katie and Ariana revealed their sales figures

Forlorn looks: Ariana’s ex Tom Sandoval and Katie’s ex Tom Schwartz looked sad as Katie and Ariana revealed their sales figures

Proud friend: Scheana Shay smiled and looked proudly at Ariana and Katie as they talked about the support they received

Proud friend: Scheana Shay smiled and looked proudly at Ariana and Katie as they talked about the support they received

Merchandise model: 'I'd wear that shirt,' said Raquel's former fiancé James Kennedy, 32, of the Something About Her brand. 'Yeah. I'd make it fashionable'

Merchandise model: ‘I’d wear that shirt,’ said Raquel’s former fiancé James Kennedy, 32, of the Something About Her brand. ‘Yeah. I’d make it fashionable’

The reunion was filmed in March a few weeks after the Scandoval affair broke and Ariana and Katie said they expected Something About Her to be open by the end of May.

Tom and Ariana split in March after she learned of his affair with Raquel while supporting him at a concert by his band Tom Sandoval And The Most Extras. 

Ariana found a raunchy incriminating selfie video from Raquel on his phone and confronted Raquel who admitted to the secret affair with Sandoval.

Raquel at the time was in New York City for a joint appearance on Watch What Happens live with Scheana Shay.

Scheana admitted that she exploded in anger at Raquel when she learned about the affair and shoved her. Raquel later filed a restraining order against Scheana that forced them to keep their distance while filming the reunion.

The extended cut Vanderpump Rules three-part reunion episodes will be available in Australia to stream only on Hayu, with Part 1 on May 25, Part 2 on June 1 and Part 3 on June 8. 

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