Tom Sandoval & Ariana Madix Talk ‘Pump Rules’ Return and How Show Will Handle Cast Exits (Exclusive)

ET video chats with Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix just days after Bravo revealed ‘Vanderpump Rules’ would return for season 9 after an extra-long hiatus. The couple opens up about feeling a mix of nerves and excitement ahead of filming the next batch of episodes, nearly two years after they last shot for the show. They explain how the ‘sneak peeks’ the network released came to be, seeing as production hasn’t actually started yet. The pair also weighs in on how they think the show will address the many cast exits that occurred between seasons 8 and 9; Stassi Schroder, Beau Clark, Kristen Doute, Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, Max Boyens, Brett Caprioni and Dayna Kathan are all not returning. Plus, Tom and Ariana share their thoughts on how parenthood will change the group dynamics, now that Scheana Shay and Lala Kent are moms. ‘Vanderpump Rules’ returns to Bravo later this year.