Scheana Shay’s Support for Raquel Leviss
Before diving into the latest drama, it’s important to understand the backstory. Scheana Shay opened her home to Raquel Leviss after Raquel ended her engagement with James Kennedy. Scheana claimed that Raquel took advantage of her hospitality by hooking up with random men in her personal spaces, even in her bed and on the kitchen counter.
This revelation came out during Scheana’s podcast ‘Scheananigans with Scheana Shay.’ It’s no wonder tensions were high going into the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ reunion.
The Cast Turns Against Ariana
The season 11 finale took a shocking turn. Just when fans thought they’d seen it all, most of the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast turned against Ariana Madix during the reunion. Katie Maloney stood by Ariana, but it was clear she was in the minority.
The rest of the cast — aside from Katie Maloney — stood against Ariana as well. This unanimous opposition was echoed by their executive producer, whom they believed was focused more on historic ratings rather than the current cast crisis.
Frustrations Boil Over
Ariana wasn’t willing to play nice, especially not when Tom Sandoval intervened in a conversation she was having with Scheana Shay. Instead, Ariana opted to walk out on production, expressing her frustration openly.
Lala Kent Stirs More Drama
Lala Kent, known for her fiery opinions, didn’t miss a beat on her ‘Give Them Lala’ podcast. She even insulted passionate fans, which added more fuel to the fire off-screen than on.I loved that fans were riled up
, she claimed, though she wasn’t happy about being criticized as a mother.
Showrunner Reacts to Fan Passion
Showrunner Alex Baskin had to address this explosive dynamic head-on, statingThe audience also shifted a little over the course of the season… I think that’s a testament to the show and the investment this group of people still has 11 years in
. His comments highlighted how fan reactions evolved as filming progressed.
Baskin emphasized that filming began just three months after the affair was revealed, noting that time hasn’t lessened audience intensity. Fans of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ remain deeply invested–their shifting perspectives adding layers to an already complex web of interpersonal dynamics.
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