Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick publicly debated the lawsuit Tom Sandoval filed against Ariana Madix, which he later retracted, during their “Balancing Act” podcast, highlighting the tension and differing perspectives on the legal action related to allegations of revenge porn involving former co-star Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. The situation revealed the complexities of personal relationships and legal strategies within the “Vanderpump Rules” cast, as Doute expressed strong disapproval of Sandoval’s actions, while Broderick offered a more nuanced view, considering the legal advice Sandoval received.
Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick publicly argued over Tom Sandoval’s lawsuit against Ariana Madix on their podcast, highlighting the tension and differing perspectives on the legal battle involving their fellow “Vanderpump Rules” stars.
Oh boy, things really took a turn for the awkward and tense. Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick found themselves in quite the pickle. They decided to hit record while diving deep into a heated argument. And guess what? It was all over Tom Sandoval’s lawsuit against Ariana Madix.
So, there they were, on their “Balancing Act” podcast. It was a Thursday, July 18, episode to be exact. The couple didn’t waste any time. They dove straight into the lawsuit drama that Sandoval had, by then, decided to drop.
Doute was on fire. “I was about to ream his asshole,” she declared. She couldn’t fathom the idea of Tom suing Ariana. To her, it was beyond crazy. And, oh, the texts she had been sending. Let’s just say, they weren’t pretty.
But Broderick? He had a different take. He had a bit more faith in Sandoval’s legal team’s decision-making. “It’s funny,” he mused. He thought the lawsuit might just be a strategy to separate Tom and Ariana. A bit of legal maneuvering, if you will.
The lawsuit backstory is juicy. Madix and Sandoval were initially sued by Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. The accusations? Revenge porn, eavesdropping, and invasion of privacy. Leviss was not having it, accusing Sandoval of filming her without consent. And Madix? She allegedly shared it after uncovering their affair.
Madix, though, stood her ground. She denied sharing the video. Both she and Sandoval tried to get Leviss’ suit dismissed. Madix even filed a countersuit. She claimed Leviss was out to punish and blame her for the fallout of her affair.
Sandoval’s own lawsuit against Madix came as a shock. Filed late Tuesday, July 16, he claimed Madix accessed his phone without permission. She supposedly made copies of the NSFW video and shared it. Doute slammed Sandoval’s move as “cowardly.”
Doute was clear. She didn’t “give a f—k” about seeing Sandoval’s side. Sandoval, for his part, walked back the lawsuit. He claimed ignorance about the suing part. His attorney, Matt Geragos, got the boot from Sandoval’s legal team.
Broderick shared his own lawsuit woes. He empathized with Sandoval, having been through the legal wringer himself. Doute tried to understand. But, she reminded him, this was reality TV. She’s been in this game since 2011, just like Sandoval.
Later, Doute recalled Sandoval’s attempts to hang out. She wasn’t having any of it, staying loyal to Madix. Broderick noticed Sandoval’s realization probably came after seeing the public’s negative reaction.
The conversation took a sharp turn. Broderick questioned Doute’s contract-reading habits. Doute insisted she reads every word, especially for her company. But for reality TV contracts? Not so much anymore. She trusts her attorney, who’s been with her since 2011.
Broderick thought he made his point. If his attorney said it was standard procedure, would she read every word? Or would she just sign?
The Bravo couple then shifted gears. But it wasn’t their first podcast argument about Sandoval. In January, Doute discovered Broderick had visited Sandoval without telling her. Broderick praised Sandoval’s home, sympathizing with his legal situation with Madix.
Broderick tried to stay neutral, acknowledging both Sandoval and Madix had been nice to him. Doute couldn’t help but poke fun at his neutrality. “So, it’s all about the cool LED lights in his house, huh?” she joked.
