Andy Cohen has shared his latest thoughts on the drama surroundingVanderpump Rules .
Vanderpump Rulesmay only be through one of its three (3!) reunion episodes, butAndy Cohenhopes the backlash one of its stars,Tom Sandoval, is facing will die soon.
For months now, Tom has been at the center of a controversy for engaging in an affair with fellow cast memberRaquel Levisswhile in a nearly decade-long relationship with another cast member, Ariana Madix. News of the affair — the Scandoval, as it’s being called —first broke in Marchand has played out on screen in the currently airing season ofVanderpump Rules.
The majority of the cast (including former cast members like Kristen Doute) have made the media rounds to discuss the Scandoval andVanderpump Rules. Andy, who hosts the show’s reunion episodes, has also not shied away from addressing the controversy, routinely discussing it with guests on his late-night Bravo show,Watch What Happens Live.
Ariana even gave her first major interview amid Scandoval to Andy on May 17 onWatch What Happens Live.
However, now several months into the Scandoval, it seems Andy’s tone about the media hurrah that’s turned into aratings boomfor Bravo is starting to change.
While promoting his latest memoir,Daddy Diaries, Andy appeared on theNot Skinny But Not Fatpodcast hosted by Amanda Hirsch, and he was honest about what he thinks of the state of Scandoval.
Specifically, Andy thinks the backlash Tom is facing has gone too far.
“Tom Sandoval made a mistake that he’ll probably regret for the rest of his life. He is still a person,” he said. To which, Amanda responded, “It’s gotten out of control.”
Andy agreed, saying “It’s out of control. I hope it’s kind of dying down, for his sake.”
“Look, he’s a real person. He did something really stupid and hurtful and asinine and just every word. He didn’t kill anyone. He did not commit a crime,” he later added.
Andy also shared a similar sentiment while appearing on sports journalistRyan Russillo’s podcaston Tuesday, stating he’s become concerned about Tom and Raquel’s well-being amid the backlash.
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“There still is a level of outrage against these two people that’s so intense that, you know, one starts to worry about their mental health. You want to make sure they’re okay,” he said.
For his part, Tom has remained in the spotlight amid the hoopla,touring with his bandand giving an interview toHowie Mandel.
If the Scandoval is to die down, it won’t be for another few weeks.Vanderpump Ruleswill air its two remaining reunion episodes on Wednesday, May 31, and Wednesday, June 7. Andy’s talk show airs right after the series, so he isn’t likely to quell the flames anytime soon either. Stream both shows onPeacocknow.
