Why Did Kristen Doute Return To ‘Vanderpump Rules’?

Why did Kristen Doute return to Vanderpump Rules? Yes, she was there because Tom Sandoval cheated on Ariana Madix but was there more of a purpose? She seemed ready to go after Sandoval in the preview but what was she really doing on the show? Read on for more details.

Why Did Kristen Doute Return To Vanderpump Rules?

Kristen Doute was fired from Vanderpump Rules after Season 8. However, she was shown filming for the end of this season and fans wondered what it meant. Once the Season 10 finale trailer was leaked, Kristen was seen walking up and tapping her fingers together. It was as if she was ready to light the world on fire and confront Sandoval. She had dated him for over five years and they were together until the end of Season 2. That was when she confessed she had slept with Jax Taylor twice who was his best friend and her best friend, Stassi Schroeder’s ex.

Of course, it won’t be forgotten that Tom Sandoval had kissed Ariana Madix once while he was with Kristen Doute. By the Season 2 reunion, Ariana and Sandoval were seeing each other. Clearly, Ariana and Kristen had no friendship and it was an awful situation for years. Finally, they formed a close friendship and bond which led to Kristen coming to comfort Ariana. When Ariana Madix learned that Sandoval had cheated on her with Raquel Leviss, her friends rallied around her. This included Kristen.

So, why was Kristen Doute on the finale? She showed up near the end and she and Ariana bonded over the fact that Sandoval was their ex. However, there was more. Kristen prides herself on being a Witch of WeHo so she helped do some crystal therapy on Ariana. Additionally, she had Ariana write down different things, good and bad, then burn them. Was she billed as a former cast member or a SUR worker? No. She was listed as Tom’s ex-girlfriend. They did show a flashback of how it all began with the ladies, as well.

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Kristen Doute admittedly hated Ariana Madix and struggled to move on from Tom Sandoval. Yes, she was dating James Kennedy for a few seasons but that did not help. It made things harder when Ariana and Tom moved in together and Kristen would still pop in. Fortunately, they put their differences aside and found common ground. It helped bring Kristen back to the show and fans seemed excited about seeing her once again.

What did you think of Doute’s big return to the show? Would you like to see more of her in the future? Let us know and watch Vanderpump Rules Wednesdays on Bravo.