Ann Maddox Ditches Tom Sandoval to Join Team Ariana on 'Vanderpump Rules'

Ann asks if she will "be in the running" when Ariana tells her she wishes an assistant on 'Vanderpump Rules.'

May 1 2024, Updated 9:58 a.m. ET

There are numerous things about Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval's breakup that left lovers scratching their heads. One of them is the fact that the exes remained beneath the similar roof following Tom's cheating scandal, recognized via everybody now as "Scandoval." Another thing that sets their breakup aside from maximum is that they have a tendency to be in contact thru Tom's assistant, Ann Maddox.

And within the March 26 episode of Vanderpump Rules, we see some other potential line being crossed when Ann immediately up asks to be considered for the role of Ariana's assistant.

To be truthful, Ariana says that she doesn't need Tom to really feel like she "poached" his assistant, however she additionally doesn't say no to the possibility of Ann jumping the Sandoval ship and being Team Ariana. That stated, viewers want to know if Ann is now Ariana's assistant in the end.

So, is Ann Ariana's assistant now on 'Vanderpump Rules'?

During the primary short while of the Vanderpump Rules episode, Ariana calls Ann to talk about a couple of issues with her. One thing she wants to talk about is, in fact, Tom. But every other factor is the hope that Ann has some recommendations for assistants since Ariana finds herself short of one. Immediately, Ann asks if she will be able to "be in the running."

Ariana laughs and says that she will be able to. However, Ariana also wants to tread flippantly so Tom does not see Ariana "stealing" Ann as an assault on him. Ariana tells manufacturers that she thinks somebody must "save Ann" or even jokes a couple of hashtag for saving Ann from running for Tom, who seems to assign his assistant with a wide range of duties, from talking to his ex for him to cleansing up the morning after a celebration.

On April 26, Ann equipped an update on her profession path, unveiling a big shift! She informed The Daily Dish, "I am very excited about my new job at Something About Her. Ariana and Katie are the best bosses a girl can ask for! [I] can’t wait to 'break bread' with all the lovely fans of VPR at the sandwich shop. See you soon!"

The professional opening date of the sandwich shop is still a mystery, however Katie Maloney stated on the Vanderpump Rules After Show that Ann's involvement is a "must" once doors open.

As for Ariana, she shared her viewpoint on Ann becoming a member of the staff right through the VPR After Show. She defined, "Something [Ann] had said she wanted in a job before was to be someone who contributed creatively and somebody who had upward mobility — things like that — and that's definitely something that we have. She also said she really wanted to work with women."

Katie then joined in on the amusing, praising all of Ann's many accomplishments: "I already think she's a great addition," she said. "Just her presence and enthusiasm and everything."

Ann worked for Tom Sandoval for years before "Scandoval."

If Ann had been to make the shift and paintings for Ariana as a substitute of Tom, it could most likely be a move that Ann moderately considers. She had labored for him for years before Scandoval happened. According to Ann's LinkedIn, she began operating as Tom's assistant in 2020.

Before that, she worked for some other unnamed celebrity. So for her to leave the placement, she likely wouldn't do it if she hadn't regarded as it from each and every angle.

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