Ariana Madix takes dogs for a walk in LA… after co-stars Jax and Brittany were fired from the show

She’s paved her own way out of the reality world after launching her cocktail book, Fancy AF.

And Ariana Madix safely enjoyed some fresh air with her pet pooches on Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles. 

The 35-year-old Vanderpump Rules star was spotted out just a few days after her show dwindled the cast list down and fired Jax and Brittany from the program. 

Ariana sported a light pink T-shirt with maroon leggings as she pounded the pavement in Southern California.

She took COVID-19 precautions seriously and wore a cotton candy hued tie-dye face mask over her mouth and nose to protect herself and others as cases of the deadly virus surge throughout the state. 

While Brittany and Jax released his-and-hers statements about leaving the popular Bravo program, Variety reported they were fired following the fall out from racial accusations waged by Jax’s former love interest, Faith Stowers, against co-stars Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute.  

Brittany and Jax — who’s real name is Jason Michael Cauchi — announced their big VPR news on Friday evening with matching posts highlighting a few of their favorite moments from the show which detailed many of their highs and lows throughout their relationship.

‘The last 8 years on Vanderpump Rules have been some of the most challenging, rewarding and fulfilling years of my life. Although this is difficult to share, Brittany and I will not be returning for another season of Vanderpump Rules,’ Jax wrote in a post which Brittany also shared, but changed her name for his on her account.

‘We are excited to take this time to focus on our growing family and share with you our new endeavors. @bravotv, @evolutionusa and our Vanderpump castmates will always remain close to our hearts.

Their post closed with: ‘Thank you to all the fans who have shared our journey with us and supported us through everything. We love you. Stay tuned, We can’t wait for to share what we have planned. Have a great weekend.’

During an Instagram live in October, the former self-proclaimed ‘No. 1 guy of the group’ appeared to be waiting to resume his role on the show amid the COVID-19 pandemic when he answered: ‘Vanderpump Rules is supposed to go back to filming. In fact, we are supposed to go back to filming this month. I think – that’s the last I heard.’

Jax had his fair share of trials and tribulations through the years as a bartender on the show, which featured multiple cheating allegations during his relationship with Stassi Schroeder and then Brittany Cartwright, the latter of which involved Faith.

During season eight, Jax famously lashed out at former best friend Tom Sandoval after the TomTom bar owner questioned how and why Taylor and Cartwright initially hired a homophobic and racist pastor to officiate their Kentucky wedding.