How the Summer House' Betrayal Stacks Up Against Scandoval'

"Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval ended their nine-year relationship after it was revealed that he had an affair with another co-star. The treachery was nicknamed Scandoval, and had everyone from politicians to grandmas weighing in. This March, Amanda Batula and West Wilson, co-stars of Bravo's Summer House, announced in a joint Instagram statement that they were dating, defensively explaining that what's developed recently was the last thing either of us expected."

"It confirmed swirling rumors that Batula, whose marriage to another co-star was dissolving, had hooked up with Wilson, who had been in an off-and-on relationship with Batula's close friend Ciara Miller. Thus, Scamanda was born. But the reaction to the seeming betrayal has hit differently than with Scandoval for a number of reasons, starting with a vibe check."

"Summer House, in its 10th season, became a ratings juggernaut because of the bond among a group of nine friends whose annual vacation is, mostly, a time to come together. The principals in the Scandoval were the Vanderpump Rules co-stars Raquel Leviss (from left), Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix. They seem like these real people that we'd all be friends with that just happen to be on the show, said Tess Bellomo, the co-host of Right Answers Mostly, a pop culture and history podcast."

"I think that's why we're all so heartbroken. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe."

Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval ended a nine-year relationship after it was revealed that Sandoval had an affair with another co-star, leading to the widely discussed “Scandoval.” In March, Amanda Batula and West Wilson announced they were dating through a joint Instagram statement, addressing that the development was unexpected. The announcement confirmed rumors that Batula, whose marriage to another co-star was dissolving, had hooked up with Wilson, who had an off-and-on relationship with Batula’s close friend Ciara Miller, creating “Scamanda.” Reactions have differed from “Scandoval” due to the “vibe check” of Summer House, which became a ratings success in its 10th season based on a close-knit group of nine friends whose annual vacation centers on coming together.

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