Exploring the Tangled Relationships and Drama of the Vanderpump Rules Reunion

The Vanderpump Rules Reunion Part 1 Season 10 Episode 16 was anything but ordinary. It has been one of the best seasons of reality television of all time, as nothing about it was predictable or expected. As the current affairs commentator, it is important to delve into the drama and analyze the themes that arose during the reunion.

# Scandoval Scandal

One of the major topics of discussion was the Scandoval scandal. The cast was split into two sides, with Sandoval and Raquel on one side and the rest of the cast on the other. What they did to the cast, and more specifically to Ariana, was beyond the pale and is universally condemned. However, the lack of ambiguity in this issue made it boring and one-sided, leaving little to parse. The ambiguity, which usually makes the discussions interesting, was all but absent, leaving a dearth of material for the reunion.

# The Moral High Ground

Ariana, who handled herself perfectly, occupying the moral high ground while wearing three red Ace bandages with matching stilettos and cheetah nails, was clear-eyed and justifiably resentful. She’s not accepting any excuses, and is giving Sandoval no quarter.

# The Behaviors of the Cast

James Kennedy and Lauren Kent were given carte blanche to say and do whatever they wanted. The real-life trolls had a field day, making everything about themselves. Moreover, The Turn of the Screw’s two terrible children, James and Lala, were making it about themselves, distracting attention from what viewers wanted to see – getting all the facts out of the Toms!

# The Label “Bullying”

The discussion and debate about the word “bullying” was another highlight of the reunion. Lala claimed that bullying was an overused term, especially in reality TV reunions, where being mean to someone, calling them names, or treating them like sh*t when they wronged you was not bullying. However, bullying has always been prolonged and systematic abuse by someone you can’t escape, like a classmate, coworker, or family member. Based on this definition,Katie, Kristen, and Stassi did to Scheana for years was bullying. The same actually goes for how Katie, Kristen, and Stassi treated Lala in her early seasons.

# Editorial and Advice

Ultimately, what the reunion showed is how toxic and harmful reality TV relationships can be. It’s essential that people recognize that this is all for entertainment, and people should not be treated horribly to garner ratings or to be considered “entertaining.” The cast, the producers, and the media have a responsibility to not glorify or normalize toxic behaviors and instead focus on creating nuances and ambiguities that lead to lively and healthy discussions. As viewers, we should be mindful of the message we are conveying when we encourage and condone toxic behavior as entertainment.

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