Ariana Madix has finally broken her silence about her ex Tom Sandoval‘s lawsuit against her.

In July, Us Weekly reported that Sandoval, 41, had filed a suit against Madix, accusing the Love Island USA host of accessing intimate videos of Rachel “Raquel” Leviss on his cell phone without his consent. However, Sandoval withdrew the suit two days later and fired his attorney, Matt Geragos, claiming he did not intend to sue Madix, 39.

On Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Tuesday, August 13, Madix was asked by host Andy Cohen about her reaction to the lawsuit. Initially, she shrugged, but Cohen pressed further, asking how she felt when she saw the news.

“It was a really bad day,” Madix diplomatically responded, choosing not to elaborate further.

In the lawsuit, Sandoval claimed Madix had accessed his phone on March 1, 2023, and reviewed intimate videos of Leviss without his permission. He also alleged that Madix made copies of the videos and distributed them to Leviss and third parties.

Sandoval filed the lawsuit in response to Leviss’ own suit against him and Madix, filed in February. Leviss accused the exes of revenge porn, eavesdropping, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Madix’s attorney, Jordan Susman, responded to Sandoval’s suit, saying, “It is abhorrent that Tom Sandoval continues to torment Ms. Madix. From engaging in an illicit affair that shattered her home and stability, to months of emotional warfare and now this attempt to further shirk personal responsibility for the effects his actions have had on her and her emotional wellbeing.”

After news of the lawsuit broke, Sandoval said in a statement via Instagram on July 18 that he did not fully understand the implications of the suit. He claimed that his attorney, Matt Geragos, had assured him that the action was customary and strictly preventative in these types of lawsuits.

Sandoval continued, “The words ‘New Lawsuit’ or ‘Suing’ were not articulated to me. I should’ve done more of my due diligence on the matter.” He removed Geragos from his legal team after realizing the implications of the suit.

The Vanderpump Rules star said that he hopes to move on from the drama and wishes to put the lawsuit behind him.

Sandoval wrote, “In no way am I suing Ariana. The action against Ariana brought on my behalf is being removed. I had no ill will or vindictiveness toward Ariana.”

“Now, by removing both the Cross-Complaint and the attorney who recommended it, I hope to get through this case quickly, so that Ariana and I can both finally MOVE ON with our lives,” he concluded.