Summary
- Tom’s relationship with Rachel has caused tension in the group, leading to complex social dynamics and loyalties.
- Lala and Scheana’s forgiveness of Tom after the incident has upset Ariana, causing friction in the group of friends.
- Schwartz is caught in the middle of the drama as she tries to navigate her friendships with Tom and the rest of the group while dealing with her own issues.
Vanderpump Rules season 11 episode 14 brought the cast to San Francisco for an event that finally introduced Tom Sandoval to Ariana Madix’s new boyfriend, and pushed boundaries between Scheana Shay, Lala Kent, and Katie Maloney. While the cast is still dealing with the fallout from Scandoval, Tom’s relationship with Rachel “Raquel” Levis behind Ariana’s back, the social dynamic has been hard to watch. Although Ariana and Katie haven’t been strictly in touch with Tom, Scheana and Lala have decided to let Tom back into their good graces. Tom Schwartz, Katie’s ex-husband, seems to be in the middle.
all the time Vanderpump Rules season 11, The cast has struggled to understand where their loyalties lie. Even though Tom’s relationship with Rachel destroyed his relationship with Ariana, some of the group are determined not to leave him completely. Ariana has respected the decision, but has made it clear she doesn’t appreciate Scheana or Lala being close to Tom after what he did to her. While the rest of the cast have been trying to figure out what’s going on in their group of friends, Ariana has been making progress in her new relationship and getting closer to opening her sandwich shop with Katie.
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Tom & Scheana admitted they miss each other
They were both emotional
After an emotional argument that ended Vanderpump Rules in season 11 episode 13 between Scheana and Tom, the pair met again at their friend Kyle Chan’s office to discuss Scheana’s upcoming performance in San Francisco. While Scheana said she is still upset by Tom’s actions in the heat of Scandoval, she has shared that she is working on forgiveness and apologized if the lyrics of his song offended her. Through tears, Tom explained how painful it felt that Scheana was profiting from her pain. The couple decided to be civil, admit they miss each other before going to work On the logistics of Scheana’s show.
Lala’s birthday dinner brought more excitement
Ariana was confused by Scheana’s actions
Before Lala’s birthday party, held at the Bathtub Gin burlesque club, she took the initiative to FaceTime Tom and let him know he hadn’t been invited with the group. He felt that since he had invited Schwartz, he needed to make sure Tom knew he didn’t want him to come along. The event itself was simple, but caused tension between the rest of the group when it became clear that Scheana and Lala were interested in bringing Tom back into the group. Scheana admitted that she told Tom that she wanted to forgive, which bothered Ariana deeply.
Ariana’s boyfriend, Dan, discussed the trip to San Francisco
She shared more about their relationship
Ariana’s new boyfriend Daniel Wai did a Vanderpump Rules appearance and viewers finally got to see the connection he’s been keeping behind closed doors. Introducing their sweet relationship on screen, Ariana and Dan talked about the upcoming trip to San Francisco, and she seemed mostly unconcerned about Tom being there.. She explained that she would be civil if Tom tried to talk to her and she was simply looking forward to spending time with Ariana. The pair discussed how the long distance has allowed them to get to know each other even better, but things could change soon.
Tom’s presentation received a positive response
Schwartz and Jo had an awkward encounter
At a performance by Tom’s band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, his supporters came to see him perform. Tom’s mother Schwartz, his snapshot Jo Wenberg and James Kennedy all came to see the show, and Tom was surprised to find so much support. Throughout his performance, it was clear that Tom’s band had captivated the audience. Schwartz and Jo later reunited on camera for the first time since their unpleasant apparent breakup. Vanderpump Rules season 11, episode 11. The conversation between them was uncomfortable, as Tom reiterated that he didn’t want anything serious when he invited Jo on the trip to San Francisco.
Lala criticized Dani and Ariana’s relationship
His judgment was unpleasant
After arriving in San Francisco, Lala expressed her feelings about Ariana’s relationship with Dan after witnessing their interactions on the plane and in the hotel. Although Dan wasn’t going to attend the cast with Ariana until the next day, Lala discussed her feelings with the couple in their room and seemed confused by some of his answers. In the interview period Lala explained that she didn’t know how Ariana was dating someone so seriously, so fast. She said she found their relationship strange and uncomfortable, but she was ultimately happy for her friend despite her confusion.
The group took the Rocky Boat Ride
Their patience with each other was tested
Although they have made fewer appearances together as actors, Actors Vanderpump Rules Season 11 went on a boat trip together to circle the bay and head under the Golden Gate Bridge. The cast didn’t realize how cold and rough the water would be, so they were ill-prepared for the trip, even though Scheana and her husband Brock Davies tried to warn them. The drama between the actors seemed more palpable on the boat, as Tom reminisces about the trips he took Ariana to San Francisco early in their relationship. Ariana ignored her ex-boyfriend and refused to refer to him by name.
Schwartz was happy to be in the group’s good graces
He is finally accepted again
all the time Vanderpump Rules season 11, it’s been hard to see Schwartz being pushed aside from the rest of the group simply because he’s Tom’s friend. Although Schwartz has decided to support Tom in some less salty ways, he has not condoned Tom’s bad behavior. He’s also suffered along the way, isolating himself from the group while dealing with Scandoval’s devastation at Schwartz & Sandy’s, which he co-owns with Tom. Schwartz was thrilled to be back at the mercy of Ariana and the group on the way talking to everyone, including his ex-wife Katie, for whom he has mixed feelings.
Schwartz and Katie tried not to remember
They were both devastated by their divorce
At Brock’s 1920s-themed party, Katie and Schwartz tried not to dwell on the good things about their marriage. Schwartz said he misses Katie and joked with her about the idea of a one-night stand. Meanwhile Katie was confused by the idea, and Schwartz turned the script over to his ex-wife, asking if they could spend the night in bed together aimlessly scrolling through their phones. He explained that he missed that from their marriage, and Katie seemed hurt when he told her that it was almost too intimate for them to do together. The exes seem to have unresolved feelings for each other.
Tom & Scheana discussed his feelings for Ariana
He wasn’t sure if he wanted to apologize for his behavior
At the end of the evening Tom and Scheana went outside to talk about the upcoming show he would make their friend Kyle’s release party. Tom, who has experience touring with his band, wanted to go over the logistics of the next day. She assured Scheana that she would be in good hands. The pair ended up talking about the past, and Scheana urged Tom to apologize to Ariana for some of his smaller indiscretions, such as taking turns talking about her private mental health issues. The Vanderpump Rules the star tearfully shared he would consider it.
Vanderpump Rules
airs Tuesdays at 8:00 PM EDT on Bravo, then airs the next day on Peacock.
Vanderpump Rules
Vanderpump Rules is a Bravo reality drama series starring Lisa Vanderpump, former star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as she expands her restaurant empire and staff. The cast consists of Lisa’s staff at her various establishments in West Hollywood as they try to build their futures and form relationships that range from friendly to romantic. All of these often become messy, as combining them with the joy of working, as they are warned, does not always end well.