It’s no secret that Tom Sandoval cheated on Ariana Madix before they got together. This caused tension between Madix and Kristen Doute, who had previously been in a relationship with Sandoval. The two women would not be in the same room or film together, and their reunions were filled with tears and shouting. Madix refused to accept Doute’s attempts to apologize and move on, citing it as “self-serving manipulation”. However, over time, the two managed to put the past behind them and become close friends. Madix even supported Doute’s business ventures, and Doute returned the favor when news of Sandoval’s affair with Raquel Leviss broke. Doute has been by Madix’s side ever since and may even return to “VPR” to show her support.