How Did Andy Cohen Navigate The Split ‘Pump Rules’ Reunion?

How did Andy Cohen navigate the split Vanderpump Rules reunion? There were two parts to the Season 10 reunion due to a restraining order. Therefore, he had to do it in a few parts. This is something that does not seem like it has ever happened before. More so, it seems like it would be a challenge to stay new and fresh with each take. So, how did the host do it? Read on for more details.

How Did Andy Cohen Navigate The Split Pump Rules Reunion?

Shortly after the news broke that Tom Sandoval had cheated on Ariana Madix with Raquel Leviss, a TRO was filed. Leviss had appeared on WWHL with Andy Cohen alongside her good friend, Scheana Shay. This was the night Ariana found out about the infidelity. Scheana claims she shoved Raquel once she learned the news and threw her phone. However, at the time, Leviss alleged that Scheana gave her a black eye and filed a TRO. The date for this to be heard was past the date of the Season 10 reunion and both ladies planned on attending.

The only way they could make that work was to film one part with Scheana and one part with Raquel. Obviously, this was no easy feat as this made for a very odd arrangement. Per Bravo, Andy Cohen explains how he navigated this unusual situation of swapping one gal for the other. “[It] didn’t really have an effect on me. We just brought Scheana in and brought her out. I mean, it wasn’t that dramatic, to be honest,” Cohen shared with The Daily Dish. However, things shifted a lot when Raquel was there rather than Scheana.

“Well, yeah. When Tom and Raquel were out there [it was different energy]. When Raquel was out there, people were really on her.” As for what viewers can expect, there’s a lot as Andy Cohen said it was the first time many saw each other. Plus, there’s Ariana coming face to face with her once-best friend. “It’s the first time the viewers will see Ariana confront Raquel. And you know, I was glad I got to sit down with the three of them one-on-one.”

More To This Reunion

Though this is exciting as it is, there is so much more than what Andy Cohen is sharing. Peacock streams all of the new Bravo shows the morning after. So, get ready because the reunion will be on the streamer but it will be called Vanderpump Rules: Pumped Up Edition. The three parts of the reunion will all be extended as will the Secrets Revealed extra episode. Hopefully, this reunion delivers because the finale looks crazy.

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