Ariana Madix debuts new look After Affair Bombshell

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Ariana Madix stepped out with a new haircut.

Ariana Madix is ​​still suffering from her sudden, shocking breakup with longtime boyfriend Tom Sandoval, but she’s making some changes and taking part in self-care to help her get through it.

on March 17, 2023, TMZ shared photos by Madix, who appeared to be dying her hair a lighter shade of blonde. Also, she now has shorter hair and bangs. Madix waved to photographers and beamed from ear to ear in Los Angeles. The report indicates that she was on her way to meet up with a friend.

Madix’s new photos come days after she released her first-ever statement about her now-ex-boyfriend, who is having an affair with her Vanderpump Rules co-star, Raquel Leviss.

Here’s what you need to know:

Ariana Madix says she went through her “darkest hours” amid her split from Tom Sandoval

On March 16, 2023 Madix released a public statement about the cheating scandal that effectively ended her relationship with Sandoval – and completely changed her life.

“I want to express my sincerest gratitude for the love and support I’ve received over the past two weeks from friends, family and people I haven’t even met. When I felt like I couldn’t even stand, you all gave me the strength to keep going and guided me through my darkest hours,” Madix wrote.

“To say I was devastated and heartbroken is an understatement. I know, however, that I am not alone in this. so many of my closest friends are grieving this loss right now too and are reeling on so many levels from this betrayal. I am so damn lucky to have the best support system in the world and I hope I can repay every single person for the love you have shown me. what doesn’t kill me, better run,” she added.

Madix’s friends have been doing various podcasts and speaking out about the situation that has rocked the Bravoverse over the past two weeks. on March 16, 2023, Episode of The Viall Files podcast.Madix’s pal – and Sandoval’s ex-girlfriend – Kristen Doute said Sandoval reached out to Madix but his apology was not accepted.

“He just set it on fire. That wasn’t really an apology,” Doute told podcast host Nick Viall. “He said she never supports him, she doesn’t endorse him. He blamed her,” she continued. Doute also said that Sandoval has refused to move out of the house the two own together and that Madix is ​​”terrified” of being home alone with him. Madix’ buddies have been taking shifts to make sure she always has someone around when she needs them.

Ariana Madix took a trip to Mexico in March 2023 to attend a friend’s wedding

A little over a week after Madix found out about Sandoval’s relationship with Leviss, she boarded a plane and flew to Mexico. According to Entertainment TonightMadix attended a friend’s wedding in Oaxaca.

In photos shared online, she appeared to be having a great time. Madix was spotted dancing, smiling and laughing for the first time since the news broke.

Madix filmed some additional scenes from “Vanderpump Rules” with her friends, including Kristen Doute, who came back to film briefly in light of “Scandoval.”

As for Madix next, friends have said she’s taking things one day at a time. In the meantime, the Vanderpump Rules crew is set to film the season 10 reunion – and Madix is ​​expected to attend.

“Ariana is gearing up for the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ reunion. She prepares and prepares for this. She plans to come calm, cool and collected, but also say her part,” a source said said Entertainment Tonight in an article published on March 17, 2023.

“She wants to send a big message and make a big statement. Ariana has been keeping quiet for the most part, but that will all change once filming of the reunion begins. It’s getting wild,” the source added.

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