Lala Kent faced a wave of queries from fans on a special episode of her Give Them Lala podcast, diving into thorny issues such as her conflict with Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney.
The bonus episode of the podcast, released this Monday, saw Lala also discuss the “harsh criticism” she endured during Season 11. She revealed where she stands on her friendships, specifically with Tom Sandoval. Here are some key takeaways from the episode.
Lala’s Stance on Joining The Valley
Lala debunked rumors about joining ‘The Valley,’ affirming, I have not had any conversations about entering ‘The Valley’
. She clarified that moving to the valley was simply due to affordability reasons.
The Sandoval Situation
Despite past conflicts, including accusations about filming with Ariana Madix from last reunion season, Lala commented on her supposed alignment with Sandoval this season. She explained, I practiced compassion and simply acknowledged that a human being was a human being
, but made it clear she didn’t attend his events.
Loyalty to Ariana Over Sandoval
Despite tensions with Ariana, Lala assured fans that she would always side with her over Sandoval, asserting, If you said, ‘Pick Sandoval or Ariana,’ it’s a no-brainer.
Unfollowing Co-stars
Lala’s unfollowing of Ariana and Katie on Instagram raised eyebrows among fans. Addressing this on her podcast, Lala said that removing people from social media is one way she deals with difficult times,If I needed to unfriend a couple people on Instagram to keep me where the light is—especially being pregnant—then that’s what I’m going to do.
Season 11 Criticism
Reflecting back on Season 11, Lala confessed it was a tough period for her due to the intense criticism she received from fans. This season I was really being obliterated. It was very loud
, she admitted. This contributed significantly to why she described Season 11 as the most difficult yet.
Lala’s Thoughts on Something About Her Sandwich Shop
Lala emphasized her support for Katie’s business idea of opening a sandwich shop in West Hollywood. I care tremendously about Katie’s business…I have done nothing but support Something About Her since they came up with the idea.
How She Views Herself as a Friend
When asked about her role as a friend, Lala didn’t hold back in her self-assessment: I think I’m a friend. I don’t think I’m a great friend…But if you’re looking for someone to be blindly loyal and show up and be a best friend, I’m not it.
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