The latest episode of Vanderpump Rules showcased a dramatic turn of events as Tom Sandoval's assistant, Ann Maddox, expressed her desire to leave his employment and join Ariana Madix's team. In a sneak peek for the upcoming episode, Ann was seen applying for a job with Ariana while on shift with Sandoval. This led to a confrontation between Sandoval and Ann, with emotions running high.
Ariana, who is a close friend of both Ann and Sandoval, revealed that Sandoval was not pleased with Ann's decision to seek employment elsewhere. The situation escalated when Sandoval overheard Ann discussing her plans with Ariana, causing tension between them.
Despite the fallout, Ann explained her admiration for Ariana, citing their shared values and camaraderie. She praised Ariana's feminist beliefs, ethical standards, and sense of humor, expressing her desire to work with someone she looks up to in the queer community.
Following the episode, Sandoval shared his perspective on the situation, expressing disappointment in Ann's approach to leaving her current position. He highlighted the challenges they had overcome together, particularly in the aftermath of his cheating scandal, and expressed his wish for a more discreet departure from Ann.
The episode hinted at Ann's departure from Sandoval's team, but it was later confirmed that she had indeed left his employment. Sandoval acknowledged Ann's strengths as an assistant and wished her well in her future endeavors.
Vanderpump Rules fans can catch all the drama unfold on Bravo every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, with episodes available for streaming on Peacock the following day.
