Lala Kent is no stranger to drama, but did she really just suggest that her Vanderpump Rules co-star Ariana Madix might be a threat to her daughter Ocean’s well-being? Yes, you read that right.
Lala, the fierce mama bear we all know, isn’t holding back as she dishes out some serious accusations against Ariana. And let’s be honest, if there’s one thing Lala excels at, it’s keeping us on the edge of our seats!
For those not in the loop, Lala Kent first burst onto the scene in Vanderpump Rules, where her fiery personality and “give no f*cks” attitude quickly made her a fan favorite. She shares her three-year-old daughter, Ocean, with her ex-fiancé Randall Emmett, a Hollywood producer who has since fallen from grace. Lala’s journey from living the high life to battling for custody in court has been nothing short of dramatic.
But what does Ariana Madix, another Vanderpump Rules star who recently found herself in the spotlight after breaking up with long-time boyfriend Tom Sandoval (yes, the infamous ‘Scandoval’), have to do with Ocean’s safety? Buckle up, because this is where things get juicy.
Why Ariana And Lala Have Beef
When Lala and Randall called it quits, she laid down the law—nobody in her circle was to associate with him. With a custody battle brewing and Randall’s skeletons tumbling out of the closet, Lala’s priority was clear: protect her daughter and keep the peace.
Meanwhile, Ariana, reeling from Tom’s betrayal, made it known that she didn’t want to be around anyone still buddy-buddy with him. She, too, was guarding her peace, but in Lala’s eyes, it seemed like Ariana was crossing a line, taking on the role of dictator in their friendship group.
The final straw? Ariana ditching the season finale party early to grab dinner with her new boyfriend and a couple of pals. At the reunion, Lala didn’t hold back, calling out Ariana for not being fully transparent during the season.
And in true Lala fashion, she nearly stormed out, firing shots at Ariana by pointing out that some of them—Ariana included—didn’t need the show to survive, but she, on the other hand, had a family to feed. Ouch! Lala was clearly referencing Ariana’s flourishing career, which has seen her scoring endorsement deals, appearing on Dancing with the Stars, and even landing a role on Broadway. Clearly, Ariana’s doing just fine without the show, thank you very much.
Lala Thinks Ariana Compromised Her Daughter’s Well-Being
But Lala isn’t backing down. In a recent interview with Parents, Lala was careful with her words but didn’t mince them either. She said she stands firm on everything she said during the Season 11 reunion—especially now that she’s expecting baby number two.
Lala shared, “I’ve always been a pretty intense person and I’ve always been protective, but the moment you have a kid? You turn into a warrior. Anyone who comes in and tries to threaten the wellbeing of your children and how you provide for them is not going to be taken kindly. I stand by what I said at that reunion.”
She continued, “I was deeply offended because no one was going to come in and take food off of my table. I’m a mama bear and anyone who doesn’t understand that? Not my problem.”
Rumor has it that Lala was hoping to snag her own reality show after her explosive breakup with Randall, where she could spill all the tea on what really went down and how she’s rebuilding her life. But that plan didn’t take off—maybe because the ‘Scandoval’ scandal stole the spotlight.
Let’s not forget, Ariana turned her heartbreak into a booming merch line that helped her snag a new home. So, it’s safe to say this situation is as messy as it gets.
In the end, Lala may be fighting to protect her family, but with all the drama swirling around, it’s clear that no one is walking away from this unscathed. With Vanderpump Rules always serving up the drama, we can’t wait to see how this saga unfolds. After all, in the world of reality TV, no one ever truly escapes the drama.
