Ariana Madix is opening up about the end of her friendship with Vanderpump Rules co-star Lala Kent. The two cast mates were close for multiple seasons on the Bravo show. In season 7, it was even revealed they had secretly hooked up. But now, the relationship between the two blonde beauties is very different.
In the season 9 premiere, Lala, who welcomed baby Ocean in March, was shown to be at odds with multiple co-stars. For her part, Ariana was obviously furious with comments Lala made on a podcast. The Utah native had claimed that she “didn’t give a f—“ about Ariana, and that the feeling was mutual. In response, the Fancy AF Cocktails author referenced the many times she defended Lala in the past. Later in the episode, the two went on to have a big blowout argument at Scheana’s birthday party. And anyone waiting for a reconciliation with Ariana and the Give Them Lala author will be disappointed.
According to The Sun, who spoke to Ariana while she was out on the town with fellow cast member Charli Burnett, the reality star said she was happy with how the premiere episode turned out. However, she had less positive feelings about Lala. Though it’s been months since the season was filmed, their relationship is clearly still very strained. Confirming their friendship is currently nonexistent, Ariana explained,“Her comments during the premiere were the straw that broke the camel’s back. After that, I was done.” Even as the episode aired, they traded barbs. Ariana called out Lala’s living in the past after she posted a photo with fired former co-stars Kristen Doute and Stassi Schroeder. Lala initially deleted the photo, but later reposted it. Her new caption read, “it’s not that deep.” This appeared to be shade directed at Ariana.
Ariana’s comments about Lala seem to indicate that things only got worse after that big premiere fight. And she’s not the only one whose drama with the new mom is only getting started. Trailers have already hinted at Lala’s intense feud with Scheana and Brock Davies.
Some fans have even speculated that Lala may be getting the “villain edit” this year. In previous seasons, the antagonistic role was almost always filled by Jax Taylor. But that slot was opened when, like Stassi and Kristen, Jax was also fired for racially insensitive actions. Fueling this speculation was Lala’s comments about co-stars “coming” for her. Lala and Scheana are at least civil today. But that might never happen with her and Ariana. Viewers will have to see how Lala’s conflicts with Scheana, Brock, and Ariana evolve as the season goes on.
Vanderpump Rules season 9 airs Tuesday nights on Bravo at 9 pm.
Source: The Sun
