Welcome to the recap for the Vanderpump Villa Season 2 Reunion. Lisa Vanderpump brought her staff to the majestic 12th-century Castello Rosato in Italy. This season was filled with dramatic highs and tearful lows. While some of the staff rose to the occasion, others were sent packing. Here’s what happened when the staff met up for the Vanderpump Villa Season 2 Reunion.
What happened in the Vanderpump Villa Season 2 Reunion?
Andre’s secret flirtation with Bridget was revealed. Meanwhile, Grace was insulted by both Dominic and TJ, but she still had the last laugh. Plus, Marciano’s claims about his connection with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Demi Engemann shocked the cast. And his drunken remarks to Lisa were a jaw-dropper.
Andre’s secret is exposed in the Vanderpump Villa Season 2 Reunion
Host Stassi Schroeder was pumped (pun intended) to host this reunion. Well, Hagen was clocked in from the jump because he mentioned Bridget and Andre’s secret romance. “I was there for three days. How much of a romance could it be?” Bridget remarked. While Andre admitted that they found each other attractive, it was the never-before-seen footage that did him in.
In the clip, Andre told Marciano that he cares about Gabriella, but he also wants “to pursue other options.” Then he admitted that he told Gabriella he would always pick her, referring to it as “a gaslighting tactic.” Plus, Andre performed an odd cheerleading routine for Bridget.
As you may recall, Andre was reportedly so smitten with Gabriella that he cried on Lisa’s shoulder. So, Stassi invited him to defend himself, while stating that the whole room was “Team Gabriella.” While Andre insisted that his relationship with Gabriella was “in limbo,” Gabriella didn’t buy it. She had no idea about Andre’s secret exploits.
The event coordinator stated, “It’s bullsh*t. It’s an act. And I’m so happy with myself now. I made the right decision.” As for Gabriella? She is “in love” and happy. Plus, Gabriella won the $30,000 bonus and position next summer at Vanderpump Villa.
When Stassi asked Lisa if she felt that Andre was genuine when he was crying about Gabriella, her response was surprising. “I hate to say it, but no,” Lisa explained. “But now it does seem like a lot of superficial bullsh*t, Andre.” So much for Andre’s good-guy image.
Grace is slammed by both TJ and Dominic during the Vanderpump Villa Reunion
Poor Grace. This housekeeper with the heart of gold was open and vulnerable with Dominic, the cook. “I did not have sex with this man!” Grace clarified, gesturing to Dominic. The duo’s relationship ended on a sour note when Dominic admitted to being interested in Alyssa.
“You did sneak in my bed twice,” he responded, which prompted Grace to shake with rage. Sam noted that Dominic “led on” Grace, and Lisa agreed. Next up was TJ, Grace’s second castle crush. TJ came to the castle late in the season but hit it off with Grace. Or so we thought.
Stassi asked what attracted TJ to Grace. Buckle up for the cringiest answer ever. “Initially, to be honest, I didn’t know about the whole Dom situation, so the fact that Grace was like the only one who didn’t have anything,” TJ explained. “Everybody else wasn’t even an option.” Stassi shot back, “That’s a horrible answer!”
A flustered TJ added, “That’s not what I meant. Grace is a gorgeous sweetheart with amazing energy.” Meanwhile, TJ was sweating so much he was channeling his inner Tom Sandoval. Stassi even suggested that he get a towel.
Finally, Stassi asked TJ why he ultimately decided to make a move on Grace. He said that it was because he was drunk. “I can’t take any more!” Grace exclaimed. “Let’s go home!” Stassi agreed. What is happening right now?
Eventually, TJ yanked his foot out of his mouth and explained. He said that he “acted on something that I wouldn’t have had the courage to do on TV.” After all of this romantic drama, Grace was the winner. With the $15,000 bonus that she received from Lisa, she started her own cleaning company. Congratulations, Grace!
Tyler claims that Lexee ghosted him in the Vanderpump Villa Season 2 Reunion
Lexee apologized for going off on Sheribel during the group’s final night at Castello Rosato. “I really like her as a person, and me losing my sh*t and going crazy had nothing to do with Sher,” Lexee explained. “It was because me and Tyler were so toxic and on-and-off for so long.” The bartender apologized to Sheribel, and Sher accepted it graciously.
According to Tyler, he and Lexee kept in touch for a bit after filming wrapped. “I kept in touch with some of the Mormon moms. I ended up going out to Utah and did a photo shoot with Layla [Taylor],” Tyler said. “On Instagram, I get a ‘Are you in Utah?’” After Tyler confirmed he was, he never heard from Lexee again.
Then Stassi weighed in on her favorite guests. “These Mormon wives, you guys!” she exclaimed. “They’re hungry b*tches,” Gabriella added. WOW.
Aidan gets a welcome surprise during the Vanderpump Villa Season 2 Reunion
Aidan and his large stuffed carrot were fired early in the season. He was fond of breaks. But working? Not so much. “I just got to be honest. Usually, I just serve the vibes,” he stated. So, Stassi pointed out that the other staff members cared about their jobs and worked hard, while Aidan was there to be part of a reality show.
Meanwhile, Aidan formed a connection with The Challenge star Paulie Calafiore. I’m not sure how Paulie’s girlfriend, Cara Maria Sorbello, felt about their flirting. “I mean, low-key, I felt like they were trying to go to Paris without a flight,” Aidan said. While Stassi didn’t know that was a term for a threesome, LVP surely did.
In the end, the two crop-top daddies vowed to hang out when Aidan returned home. Sadly, Aidan said that he texted Paulie but got no response. Then Stassi revealed that there was a surprise for Aidan.
Right away, Paulie strutted out, and Aidan asked why he didn’t answer his text. After Paulie insisted that Aidan sent him a DM, he remarked, “You gonna argue with me, or you gonna kiss and make up?” The duo kissed, and the crowd went wild!
Marciano was escorted out of Lisa’s restaurant opening
Stassi shared that Marciano was drunk at the opening of Lisa’s newest restaurant, Pinky’s. So, Stassi turned the floor over to Chef Anthony.
“Marciano got drunk and got really disrespectful, not only with me, but with my girlfriend.” Chef’s girlfriend said something to Marciano, and he started to swear. Then Marciano came back with his drink and threw his drink on the table. “By respect to Lisa and her place, I didn’t do anything. I didn’t say anything, but I was ready to punch his face, you know,” Chef stated.
Well, Lisa had a revelation of her own about Marciano that made my jaw drop. “Marciano, you told me in great detail, in front of many people, exactly what you would like to do to me, how you’d like to do it…” she said. The Vanderpump Villa staff was shocked. Naturally, Marciano doesn’t “remember anything from that night.” How convenient!
While Stassi wanted the dirty details, Lisa instead shared her response. “My response was actually, ‘I don’t have the energy, the time, or the inclination.’ But anyway, I just had security take him for a little walk,” Lisa said. “And that was goodnight to Marciano.” Yikes!
Next up was Marciano’s apology. “I’m extremely apologetic to you two. I didn’t know what happened, and I was too afraid to find out,” the server said. No one was impressed with his words.
Marciano drops a bombshell about the Mormon Wives in the Vanderpump Villa Season 2 Reunion
Stassi asked the staff if any of them had kept in touch with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast members, and many had. Of course, Stassi asked about Marciano’s connection with the married Demi. He admitted that initially, it was a physical attraction. However, they had a great two-hour conversation, and “genuine feelings developed in that conversation.” Uh-uh.
When Stassi asked the ladies’ man if he thought that they would hook up, he responded, “Whether I thought there was a chance or not, I wasn’t going to do it there. And I knew that if I crossed that line, there’s no going back.” He added that he believed that they were all swingers, even though the cast explained that they were not. Oof.
Then, Marciano revealed that there was a rumor that he and Demi hooked up at TomTom. Dear Lord! “Can you not take it somewhere else for a change?” Lisa pleaded.
However, Marciano’s next statement was a doozy. “All I’m going to say is Demi and I had a very strong attraction in the castle, that led to something outside of the castle. And it wasn’t just Demi,” he explained. “Demi was not the only person I was interested in.”
Marciano added, “But you will see how it gets played out. That’s all I’m going to say.” It sounds like we will see Marciano in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2.
Sianna addresses her toxic relationship with Siadi in the Vanderpump Villa Reunion
Lisa revealed that Siadi moved out of the country and could not attend the reunion. Since Sianna and Siadi knew each other before the castle, Stassi asked if they had ever been a couple.
“No. It was literally work, and like we had a friendship. I am sorry that I brought you guys into my bullsh*t the way that I did,” she stated. “That should have never happened.”
While the cast was frustrated that Sianna kept giving Siadi chances, she explained why she couldn’t end their dysfunctional bond. “He disrespected every single one of us. I was just too far in to see it before it was too late,” Sianna said. Since leaving the castle, she has blocked Siadi and has had no contact with him. Well, that is wonderful news.
Some of the cast members were upset that Siadi wasn’t present for the reunion. “I think it’s a coward move that he’s not here,” Ashley remarked. “He’s probably off at Santa Monica somewhere eating a hot dog, chilling.”
As for his accent? Outside of the castle, Sianna knew that he spoke with a British accent. The staff still felt it was sketchy and weird not to admit it.
Finally, when Lisa asked for suggestions of who deserved another chance, Hannah received the most mentions. And, to end the reunion on a weirdly festive note, Marciano ripped off his shirt and showed off his DJ skills.
Vanderpump Villa is streaming on Hulu. The show streams on Disney+ in the UK.
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