The Coachella music festival is always a hotbed of celebrity sightings and gossip, and this year was no exception. One of the most buzzed-about moments from the event was when “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix was spotted making out with a new man, marking her first public romance since splitting from longtime boyfriend Tom Sandoval. Here’s what we know.
According to reports, Madix was spotted locking lips with a man named Kyle from the band Capyac during a set by electronic duo Disclosure. Eyewitnesses say the two were “all over each other” and didn’t seem to care who saw them. Fans of Madix and “Vanderpump Rules” are naturally curious about the identity of her new beau, but as of now, not much is known about Kyle except that he’s a musician.
Madix and Sandoval had been together for more than six years before calling it quits earlier this year. The end of their relationship played out on “Vanderpump Rules,” with much of the drama centering around Sandoval’s new business venture, TomTom, which Madix wasn’t initially involved in. However, the two seem to have remained on good terms even after their split; Sandoval was reportedly at Coachella on the same day as Madix and her new man, although there’s no word on whether or not they crossed paths.
While it’s always exciting to see our favorite celebrities in unexpected situations (and making out with new people definitely qualifies), there’s a larger conversation to be had about the ways in which public figures navigate the end of relationships and the beginnings of new ones. More and more, we’re seeing celebrities share intimate details of their lives with fans through social media and reality TV shows like “Vanderpump Rules.” It can be tricky to know where to draw the line between what’s personal and what’s public, but Madix and Sandoval seem to be handling their breakup with grace and professionalism. Hopefully, fans can follow their example and respect their privacy as they move on from each other.
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