The Reality Of Reality

The Reality Of: Vanderpump Rules w/ Ann Maddox

The Reality Of Reality

Show Notes

She was once Tom Sandoval’s assistant — and now she’s here to tell the tale. Ann Maddox found herself right in the middle of Scandoval… literally. Not only was she left to pick up the pieces in the aftermath, she also became the only middleman between Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix. And because of it all, Ann ultimately landed a guest appearance on Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules.

In this episode, Ann opens up about working for Tom both before and after Scandoval, what her role as his assistant actually entailed, and how she navigated choosing sides between him and Ariana. She shares stories from hanging out with the cast, what it was like filming for Vanderpump Rules, and what may be her biggest regret — interviewing for a job with Ariana while Tom was home and listening. Ann also explains why that moment wasn’t originally meant to happen when it did, and the messy aftermath that followed.

She may have signed an N.D.A., but that doesn’t mean she’s not still spilling the T.E.A. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories from one of Bravo’s most iconic assistants on this week’s episode of The Reality Of Reality: The Reality Of Vanderpump Rules.

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