In Vanderpump Rules Season 11, Episode 14, tensions arose between Ariana Madix, Katie Maloney, and Something About Her’s chef/consultant Penny Davidi. They clashed over Penny’s salary and partnership in the company, leading to disagreements and trouble seeing eye-to-eye.
However, Brock Davies, Scheana Shay’s husband, shed light on the situation, revealing more to the story. According to Brock, Penny Davidi actually owns the trademark for Something About Her. He pointed out that the trademark is registered under Penny and her husband, who is a litigator. This ownership dynamic complicated negotiations with Penny.
Despite the initial collaboration, Katie disclosed on the Popping Off with Teddi Mellencamp and Emily Simpson podcast that they were no longer working with Penny. While acknowledging Penny’s contributions, Katie stated that the partnership ultimately wasn’t the right fit.
During the episode, Katie elaborated on the challenges they faced with Penny, highlighting differences in their visions for the business.
Amidst these tensions, Ariana and Katie introduced a new addition to the team: Ann Maddox, formerly Tom Sandoval’s assistant. Ann expressed her excitement for the role and praised Ariana and Katie as exceptional bosses. She eagerly anticipated connecting with VPR fans at the sandwich shop.
Katie expressed her enthusiasm for Ann’s presence and praised her dedication, emphasizing that Ann was a valuable addition to the team.
