Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney, stars of Vanderpump Rules, recently unveiled their perspectives on the Season 11 reunion.
During their time on the Disrespectfully podcast, the 38-year-old and 37-year-old reality TV personalities discussed their approach and feelings towards the reunion episodes.
“There are opinions suggesting that if I had watched the entire season, maybe I would have been more combative at the reunion with certain individuals,” Ariana shared.
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“The truth is, even with the clips I saw online, my reactions wouldn’t have changed. I flew in, stayed with Katie, attended the reunion, and then immediately flew back for other commitments. My emotional investment isn’t so deep that I’d need to address every minor inaccuracy,” she continued.
She pointed out that she would rather not waste her energy correcting every small detail. Ariana believes unless someone is a constant presence in her life, their opinions hold less weight to her.
Katie expressed her discontent with how the season ended, stating that delaying a particular five-minute segment until the end seemed spiteful towards Ariana.
“That exit I made? It offered a perfect, genuine ending to the season. It provided exactly what makes for engaging reality television,” Ariana asserted.
Their commentary also covered speculation regarding the show’s renewal for a 12th season.
To listen to the entire conversation, see the embedded episode below.
They explored topics including their experiences at the reunion and personal takeaways from the season. The duo addressed the presumption that had Ariana fully viewed the season, her approach at the reunion may have been different. However, Ariana stressed that she maintained her authenticity and opted not to participate in petty disputes or falsehoods.
Katie and Ariana continue to reflect on the struggles they faced, both on and off-camera, noting that personal growth and authenticity remain their priority over manufactured drama.
FAQs About Ariana Madix & Katie Maloney’s Insights on ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Season 11 Reunion
Why does Ariana Madix feel her reactions at the reunion wouldn’t change had she watched the whole season?
Ariana believes she gathered enough information from online clips and that nothing would have altered her approach or feelings towards the reunion. She emphasizes that she prefers to address issues she feels strongly about and not worry about minor inaccuracies that don’t affect her daily life.
What was Katie Maloney’s opinion on the season’s finale?
Katie disliked how the production team handled the season’s finale. She regarded the last-minute reveal of a particular five-minute segment as a mean-spirited action aimed solely at Ariana, which left a bad taste.
Did Ariana Madix think her exit from the reunion was impactful?
Yes, Ariana believed her exit was not only real and authentic but provided a dramatic and fitting conclusion to the season, which she felt was in line with what makes compelling reality TV.
Is ‘Vanderpump Rules’ expected to return for a 12th season?
As of the conversation on the podcast, there was speculation but no concrete confirmation about the return of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ for a 12th season.
What are Ariana and Katie’s views on authenticity versus created drama on reality TV?
Both Ariana and Katie stress the importance of authenticity and expressing genuine emotions or situations. They indicate a preference for portraying their lives truthfully over engaging in or manufacturing drama for the sake of the show.