Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix keep their distance as they film scenes for Vanderpump Rules' 11th season in LA with castmates... after she refused to film one-on-one scenes with him
Daily MailTom Sandoval and Ariana Madix were spotted while filming new scenes for Vanderpump Rules at The Belmont bar in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon. On camera: Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix were spotted while filming new scenes for Vanderpump Rules at a bar in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon; he's pictured with Tom Schwartz Staying apart: The 40-year-old reality television personality and his 38-year-old ex-girlfriend kept their distance while working on new episodes of the hit Bravo series' upcoming 11th season; Ariana is seen with Katie Maloney Not alone: Tom, who was recently spotted at the home he shares with his ex-girlfriend, was also joined by several of his other castmates during the afternoon of shooting, including Lala Kent, Katie Maloney, Tom Schwartz, Scheana Shay and James Kennedy Comfortable clothing: Sandoval opted for a form-fitting long-sleeve white T-shirt and a matching trucker cap as he spent time at the bar Tying it off: The singer also accessorized with a single necklace and several bracelets as he spent time in front of the cameras Madix opted for a jet-black jacket and a low-cut dress, both of which contrasted perfectly with the bright blonde color of her hair. Back in black: Madix opted for a jet-black jacket and a low-cut dress, both of which contrasted perfectly with the bright blonde color of her hair Making an appearance: The pair were also joined by Scheana Shay, who donned a cutoff black T-shirt that exposed her toned midsection Lovely locks: The reality television personality's gorgeous brunette hair paired well with the dark tone of her top Ready for business: Lala Kent looked sharp in a black jacket that was paired with matching shorts and shoes Extra storage: The reality television personality's outerwear was contrasted with a white T-shirt paired with a similarly colored purse Completing the look: The media figure finished off her outfit with white socks and leather shoes Entourage: The media figure was joined by several of her friends while waiting outside of the bar Showing up: James Kennedy kept it relatively casual in a black button-up shirt while he met his friends at the bar Popular: The DJ was also joined by several of his friends during the outing Program: Vanderpump Rules, which premiered in 2013, serves as a spinoff of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Focus: The program is centered on the personal and professional lives of numerous figures working at several of Lisa Vanderpump's eateries Ensemble cast: The cast of the program has included figures such as Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright Booted: Taylor and Cartwright left the program in 2020 after it was alleged that the former of the two had made several controversial comments around his coworkers Breaking away: The program has also received two spinoffs of its own ever since it premiered The 28-year-old reality television personality began appearing on the program in a guest capacity during its fifth season. Scandoval: The show received an immense boost of publicity this past march, when it was revealed that Sandoval had cheated on Madix with her longtime friend, Raquel Leviss In the past: The 28-year-old reality television personality began appearing on the program in a guest capacity during its fifth season Bumped up: She was subsequently promoted to a regular cast member during Vanderpump Rules' ninth run of episodes Former flames: Prior to then, Sandoval and Madix had established a long-term relationship that commenced in 2014 It's all over: The pair's romance, as well as the latter's friendship with Leviss, abruptly ended after the news about his infidelity was made known to the public Shutting it down: Madix previously spoke to the New York Times and expressed that she was not looking to resume contact with either her ex-boyfriend or former friend Slamming the door: The reality television personality told the media outlet that 'I have nothing to say to either of them' Reasoning: The media figure went on to explain why she had no interest in reconnecting with either Sandoval or Leviss Ouch: Madix stated that 'Our show is very real and follows a real group of friends, and neither of them are in the group of friends, so, good luck' Several sources recently spoke to TMZ and told the media outlet that the two had not shot a one-on-one scene ever since filming for the new season of the program commenced. Keeping their distance: Several sources recently spoke to TMZ and told the media outlet that the two had not shot a one-on-one scene ever since filming for the new season of the program commenced Separated: It was also reported that the two had not been in direct contact ever since last season's reunion special Big plans: However, the sources also stated that Vanderpump Rules' producers are currently looking to get Sandoval and Madix together for a scene Back at work: Production on the new set of episodes previously commenced this past June On set: Filming for the hit Bravo series is also scheduled to continue until September Being open: Another source recently spoke to Entertainment Tonight and expressed that, although Madix had agreed to return to Vanderpump Rules, she did not want to be around her ex-boyfriend Not a chance: The source stated that 'Tom and Ariana haven't filmed one-on-one and she's telling her friends she won't' Honesty: The source then remarked that the reality television mainstay felt as if being around Sandoval would have a negative affect on her well-being Pros and cons: The source stated that Madix has 'made it clear she doesn't want to film with Tom and is in a good place mentally' Harsh: The source stated that Madix believed that 'filming with will only cause disruption' on set Missing out: It was also reported that 'Ariana has also skipped group things, like the recent trip, to avoid Tom' Doing the most: The source concluded by explaining that the show's producers had found other ways to get footage for the program's upcoming season without having to place Sandoval and Madix together All for the content: The source stated that 'They ended up filming her and Katie looking for new hires for their sandwich shop' The source stated that Madix believed that 'filming with will only cause disruption' on set.