"Back in its 20-teens heyday - when cast members actually worked at Lisa Vanderpump's sexy, unique restaurant SUR - the series became must-see TV for its thorny, partner-swapping relationships. In a blog post reflecting on the first season of the show, Lisa lamented the "splintering of this incestuous group," terminology she and the network would return to again and again."
"That was never more apparent than in VPR's landmark tenth season, where we learned that Tom Sandoval had been cheating on partner Ariana Madix with fellow cast member Raquel Leviss, a throwback transgression that catapulted the show into the national spotlight. The fallout from Scandoval could have made for fascinating television, but season 11 quickly collapsed under its own weight. Viewers struggled through a half-assed redemption arc for Sandoval, while Ariana got pilloried by fellow cast members for refusing to film with her ex."
Vanderpump Rules became known for recurring partner-swapping drama and was frequently labeled "incestuous" due to overlapping romantic relationships among cast members. Early seasons featured workplace ties at SUR and scandals like Jax Taylor cheating on Stassi Schroeder with Kristen Doute. The series repeatedly returned to intragroup infidelity as a core storyline even as cast members changed life paths. The show's tenth season revealed Tom Sandoval's affair with Raquel Leviss, which brought national attention. Season 11 faltered as attempts at Sandoval's redemption felt inadequate and Ariana Madix faced criticism for refusing to film with her ex.
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