Internet dubs Ariana Madix's collaboration with Tom Sandoval's ex-assistant Ann Madox in Duracell ad as 'genius'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a new advertisement, Ariana Madix and Duracell collaborated to poke fun at her ex-boyfriend, Tom Sandoval further. However, this time, she had a special visitor to assist her, and her followers found it "hilarious!"
The reality star Ann Maddox appeared in a new advertisement for the battery company that debuted on May 14! 'Vanderpump Rules' fans may recognize the name.
Ann buys her own batteries, too. And trust her, different is good. 🔋🧡🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/HAf2bjiFmB
— Duracell (@Duracell) May 14, 2024
She was once Tom Sandoval's assistant! In the little video, Ann says while strolling about with a carton of Duracell batteries, "Hi, I’m Ann. You may know me from my old job, but I just made a premium upgrade. I buy my own batteries, and by the way, I always bought the batteries. And I can tell you all about that because I didn’t sign an NDA."
Ariana knocks on a door and then says hello to Ann. Naturally, the 'VPR' star also took a shot at Tom Sandoval, saying, "Oh great, you bought batteries — again."
This is a jab at Tom Sandoval for telling Tom Schwartz that Ariana never bothered to get fresh batteries like he did, using it as proof of their relationship's issues. However, it appears that he was also never given them!
All of it was Ann this entire time! An Ad Age's LinkedIn post drew attention on Reddit as fans claimed to love the marketing case study on the recent collab.
One user posted on Reddit, "I was scrolling on LinkedIn and I saw this post and it’s just wild to me to see Arianna and Ann as a case study on a well-established trade journal. For those of you who may not know AdAge is a trade journal for professionals within the marketing industry."
The user added, "They talk about the latest advertising news, up and coming trends, analyze successful ads and explain why they’re successful, just things of that nature. So to see that one of my favorite trashy tv shows has crossed over into my profession is wild. 😭😭."
Fans under the thread commented, "Nothing is funnier than using your exes own words to make money 😂 it’s just hilarious.. he has got to be SO mad." Another user chimed in, "Duracell stans Arianna like no other. Love that they're now referring Ariana and Ann as Double A."
One user wrote, "I laughed when I saw this commercial. It’s genius." Another added, "And the fact Tom mentioned it again this season and even the producer was like why tf would you say that again?? He’s just keeping it relevant for the girls to keep making money off this 😂."
One user further quipped, "Y’all, this could take off as a progressive + Flo-esque style of marketing gig for them. They could TOTALLY use them as the double A’s for forever omg." Others joked, "Damn, if I were her I’d throw out every brand I could during mundane convo’s to see what $tick$ lol."
What happened between 'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval and Ann Maddox?
On 'Vanderpump Rules,' Season 11, Episode 12, Tom Sandoval only said, "Things didn't work out with Ann." Ann is currently employed by Ariana and Katie Maloney as they get ready to launch 'Something About Her', their sandwich store.
Ann was employed by the two after Ariana interviewed her to work as her assistant rather than Tom Sandoval's. However, Ann was soon out of a job since Tom Sandoval overheard their conversation.
Who is 'Vanderpump Rules' star Ariana Madix dating now?
After her ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval's notorious infidelity scandal involving their former co-star, Rachel "Raquel" Leviss, Ariana refused to give up on love. Ariana and Tom Sandoval parted ways in March 2023, and she soon started dating Daniel Wai, who had a few cameos on season 11 of 'Vanderpump Rules'.
Who is 'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval dating now?
Tom Sandoval, a model, has reignited his romance with Victoria Lee Robinson. The 'Vanderpump Rules' star is moving on from his tumultuous past with ex-girlfriend Ariana and co-star Raquel, almost a year after their split.
Tom Sandoval and model Victoria, reportedly dating since early 2024, are embarking on a new chapter in their relationship. In February 2024, the couple made their romance public with a series of pictures posted on Tom Sandoval's Instagram Stories.
Nearly simultaneous with their first official date—which Tom Sandoval called “very adventurous and a little crazy” on the 'Billie & the Kid' podcast—were their adorable pictures taken outside 'VPR' hotspot Schwartz & Sandys.