Ep 19. Just the T.I.P.

In Vanderpump Rules season 4 episode 19, titled "Just the T.I.P.," tensions flare between Tom Sandoval and his girlfriend, Ariana Madix, as they disagree on how to handle Tom’s ex, Kristen Doute, who has been causing drama within their friend group. Meanwhile, Jax Taylor decides to confront the person who spread rumors about his girlfriend, Brittany Cartwright, and comes face to face with Tom Schwartz, who denies being the source of the gossip.

The episode begins with Tom Sandoval and Ariana discussing Kristen’s behavior and how it’s affecting their relationship. Ariana is frustrated with Tom’s desire to continue being friends with Kristen, despite her past actions and ongoing drama. Tom, on the other hand, feels like Ariana is trying to dictate who he can and cannot be friends with. As the two of them argue, tensions rise and they both become defensive.

Later, Jax confides in Tom Schwartz about the rumors that Brittany cheated on him with a female friend. Tom denies being the one who started the rumor but admits that he may have mentioned it to someone else. Jax becomes angry and confronts Tom, insisting that he needs to take responsibility for spreading false information. The argument becomes heated, with Tom defending himself and Jax accusing him of being a liar.

Meanwhile, Scheana Shay decides to plan a spa day for the girls in an effort to ease some of the tension within the group. However, when Kristen shows up uninvited, the peaceful day quickly turns into chaos. Scheana and the other girls try to diffuse the situation, but Kristen’s presence only adds fuel to the fire.

As the episode progresses, tensions continue to rise and drama ensues as the group struggles to navigate their friendships and relationships. Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz face their own challenges as they prepare for their upcoming wedding, which is causing tension between them. Stassi Schroeder is also dealing with relationship issues of her own, as she struggles to find a balance between her personal life and her job at SUR.

By the end of the episode, the group has yet to resolve their issues, and tensions remain high. As they all try to navigate their complicated relationships and personal drama, it remains to be seen whether or not they will be able to find a way to move forward.