Ep 10. So Vain in Solvang

In season 7 of Vanderpump Rules, the drama continues to heat up as the cast heads to Solvang for a wine tasting trip in episode 10 titled "So Vain in Solvang". Stassi and Beau are on a high after their recent engagement, but as tensions rise between Jax and James, the turmoil threatens to shatter their bliss.

The episode opens with Stassi and Beau discussing their engagement and their future plans. Meanwhile, the rest of the group, including Jax, Brittany, Tom, Katie, Lala, James, and Raquel, are packing and getting ready to head to Solvang. Notably absent from the trip are Scheana and Kristen, who stay behind in Los Angeles.

As the group arrives in Solvang, they are greeted by Peter, a SUR employee who will be their guide for the day. They start with a wine tasting at a local vineyard, and while the day starts off relatively calm, things quickly take a turn.

Jax, who has been struggling with his emotions all season, begins to act out of control. He confronts James, accusing him of being disrespectful and taking jabs at him all season long. James denies the accusations, leading to a shouting match between the two.

The tension between Jax and James only continues to build as the day goes on. At one point, James jokingly sings a song about Jax, which sends him into a rage. He lashes out at James, calling him a bully and questioning why he's even on the trip.

The situation becomes even more complicated when Lala takes James' side, leading to an argument between her and Jax. The rest of the group tries to mediate, but the tension is palpable. Eventually, Jax storms off and goes back to the hotel.

While the drama between Jax and James takes center stage, there are also other storylines playing out. Tom and Katie are struggling to communicate, with Tom feeling like he's not being heard. Lala opens up about her struggles with alcohol and how it's affected her life. Raquel tries to defend James, but her loyalty is tested when James becomes aggressive.

As the day comes to a close, the group gathers for dinner. Jax makes a brief appearance, but the tension is still high, and he quickly leaves. The rest of the group toasts to Stassi and Beau's engagement, but the joy is short-lived as they all acknowledge that things are far from resolved.

Overall, "So Vain in Solvang" is a dramatic episode that showcases the volatile nature of the relationships between the Vanderpump Rules cast. As they try to have fun on their wine tasting trip, old grudges resurface and new tensions arise. With several more episodes left in the season, it's clear that the drama is far from over.