Ep 3. Either Him or Me

As the third episode of the seventh season of Vanderpump Rules opens, the feud between James and Jax is still raging, and shows no signs of cooling down. When a local blogger posts an unflattering article about James, he's quick to deny the allegations, but his friends appear to be tiring of his antics.

Meanwhile, Lisa is still dealing with the aftermath of Kitchen-gate, worried that her staff may be holding back on her. She confides her concerns to Sandoval and Ariana, who appear sympathetic but wary.

As the day wears on, the tension between James and Raquel becomes increasingly noticeable, with the two of them trading bitter accusations and insults. Lala and Billie seem to be the only ones who are really on James' side, with the others rallying around Raquel in a show of solidarity.

Despite the ongoing drama, the staff at SUR still have to get on with their jobs. Scheana sets her sights on a new man, while Tom Schwartz throws a party for TomTom, which turns out to be a rousing success.

But it's not all smooth sailing. Kristen catches Tom Sandoval breaking a major rule, and she's outraged. The two of them have a heated argument that seems to be the result of built-up frustration on both sides. Will they be able to come to an understanding, or is this the end of their friendship?

As the episode concludes, Lisa takes steps to deal with the ongoing tension between James and the rest of her staff, but it remains to be seen how successful she'll be. Meanwhile, Jax continues to hold a grudge against James, and it's unclear whether or not they'll ever be able to reconcile. As always, Vanderpump Rules is full of twists, turns, and unexpected drama, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the next episode.