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Andy Cohen claims fans do not want to believe that this Wednesday’s episode of Vanderpump Rules not modified again after notification of Tom Sandoval‘s alleged relationship with Rachel Lewis.
In the latest episode of the SiriusXM Radio show, the Watch What Happens Live The host said viewers will be surprised by the conversation that took place between Raquel, Lala Kentrungand Katie Maloney because he insists that the producers of the series did not tamper with the post-“Scandoval” footage.
“I have something to tell you Vanderpump Rules. Guys, you want to watch Wednesday’s episode. You will think that it has been recut. Yes? It’s not recut,” Andy confirmed in the March 18 episode of Andy Cohen Live. “This is the episode.”
According to Andy, who was not involved in the production Pump RulesHe received an episode last week and recently checked out while battling illness.
“I was watching it in my sick bed, on Wednesday — this episode that’s going to air in two days — I was watching it and I was like, ‘People are going to think we’re doing this, or we’re switching,'” he explained. “The conversation we had between Katie and Lala and Raquel was unbelievable in terms of what came out.”
Earlier this month, just weeks after Sandoval and Ariana opened up about their nearly 10-year relationship as they followed what they brought to the table, the Bravo world was shocked by the news of their six-month relationship. friend and co-star. And, as the cameras immediately shot back to catch the fallout, Andy promised the upcoming episode would be “untouchable.”
“This is how it will be shown … which makes it all the more shocking. You won’t believe it,” he teased.
Following the news of their apparent relationship, Sandoval and Raquel released a statement of apology.
“I want to apologize to Ariana. I made mistakes, I was selfish, and I made rash decisions that hurt the people I love. No one deserves to feel such traumatic and public pain,” Sandoval wrote in a message shared on Instagram. “I can only imagine how devastating this is for Ariana and everyone around us. I think it’s really horrible. My biggest regret is that I underestimated Ariana. I have never disappointed so many people, including my loving family and friends… I owe Ariana better.
Meanwhile, in her own statement, Raquel said that she “had to have it [her] act” and said he was “deep [regrets] hurt Ariana.”
“I thought about my choices, talked to a counselor and I learned about myself such as patterns of dependence and addiction to be and feel loved,” she continued. “I seek emotional validation through unhealthy intimate relationships without regard for my own well-being, sometimes negatively affecting others and often prioritizing intimate relationships over my friends. I am taking steps to understand my behavior and make healthier choices.
Andy Cohen Live airs Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. ET on SiriusXM’s Andy Radio.