The sisterhood vibes are bound to be strong when Real Housewives of Dubai star Sara Al Madani makes her Watch What Happens Live debut alongside none other than Vanderpump Rules fan favorite Ariana Madix.
The duo is set to join Andy Cohen in the Bravo Clubhouse for tonight’s episode of the hit late-night talk show, marking Madix’s first time back since that heated eleventh season of Vanderpump Rules.
Like the rest of the world, Al Madani was up-to-date on everything that happened between Madix and her ex-boyfriend and co-star Tom Sandoval, who was exposed in March 2023 for cheating on her with their mutual close friend Rachel “Raquel” Leviss nine years into their relationship.
“I’ve been through what she’s been through,” Al Madani told DECIDER ahead of the taping when asked what she was excited to talk to Madix about. “I’ve dated four narcissists. And I’ve married two of these four. So girl, I know what you’ve been through.”
However, it’s not lost on Al Madani that Madix has risen like a phoenix through the ashes since calling it quits with Sandoval. Not only did her breakup earn her countless brand deals, but she also scored a leading role as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway and hosted the most recent season of Love Island USA.
“These low-tier men make you shine brighter. It takes pressure to create diamonds,” Al Madani said. “Don’t break. You’re amazing. You’re a star. That’s it. That’s all I’m gonna say. I want to talk to her about that. Because I’ve been there. I know that. I’ve been there, done that, wore a T-shirt, so I know how she feels.”
Al Madani, for her part, is still waiting for the right one to come along. While Real Housewives of Dubai fans got to meet her new love interest Akin Fontana a couple of episodes ago, the reality star made it loud and clear that they are no longer involved with each other.
“When you watch the next episodes, you’re gonna see slowly how it unravels and what kind of person he is,” she said. “But I wish him nothing but the best. I never had or never will ever have anything with him. It’s over. Because to me, loyalty is big and when you’re not loyal and you cheat, I don’t take you back.”
Watch What Happens Live airs Sunday through Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET on Bravo. New episodes are available to stream the next day on Peacock.