Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix pose together in July 2022.Photo:Amanda Edwards/Getty
Amanda Edwards/Getty
Ariana Madixis sharing an update on her current living situation with exTom Sandoval.
Ahead of the season 11 premiere ofVanderpump Ruleson Wednesday, Madix, 38, revealed to PEOPLE that she currently owns the L.A. homeshe and Sandoval, 40, purchased together in 2019.
“I own the house,” she said. “I felt like it was the last thing, and I’m just really motivated to be able to get my investment that I made into the house out so that I can make another investment and be able to fully just move on from being tied to that."
She added that because she’s “a little bit of a control freak,” she wanted to be in charge of the situation with the home she shared with her ex. Now, she’s ready to search for a new abode and leave all the drama behind her.
“I want things a certain way when I think it’s the right time,” Madix continued. “So I’m ready. I want to own my own home.”
Exes Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix at the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Season 10 Premiere Party.Todd Williamson/Bravo via Getty Images
Todd Williamson/Bravo via Getty Images
The exes had been in a relationship for nine years whenMadix learned Sandoval was cheating on herwith their costarRachel “Raquel” Leviss.
Though Madix and Sandoval officially called it quits in March 2023, the pair had been at odds about what would happen to the Los Angeles home that they bought together in 2019 and renovated in 2021.
A representative for Sandovalrevealed to PEOPLEshortly after the split that the exes were still living together in the home and that the situation was complicated.
“They own the house together, and what happens next with the property will take time to sort out,” the rep said. “This isn’t something that’s going to be decided in a weekend.”
Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss at the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Party For LALA Beauty in June 2021.Amy Sussman/Getty
Amy Sussman/Getty
During Tuesday’s episode of Leviss’ podcast,Rachel Goes Rogue, theVanderpump Rulesalum, 29, shared her perspective on why Madix and Sandoval were still living together for such an extensive period after their breakup and whether or not they’re doing it for the show.
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She adds that the space is sentimental for the pair because “they grew up together” and “came from this small apartment that was run down.”
“They worked hard to make money and invest it into this big house and I feel like there’s areas of comfort there. Now that the relationship is broken up, I believe that Tom is having a really hard time letting go of that house,” she concludes.
source: people.com
