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Ariana Madix at LAX with Friend, Back in America After Mexico Wedding Ariana Madix Back in L.A. After Mexico Wedding ... Leaning on a Friend Amid 'Scandoval' Exclusive Details 270 3/14/2023 8:05 AM PT

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Ariana Madix is back in L.A. after a weekend of cutting loose in Mexico ... and she's super tight with a male friend, but we're told it's not what you think.

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AM was at LAX Monday with the guy who was her plus 1 for the wedding she attended in Oaxaca, Mexico -- and they seem to be getting along well with each other, hugging quite a bit while waiting for their ride.

JUST FRIENDS

However, a source close to Ariana tells TMZ ... the man she traveled out of the country with is just one of her best friends. No rebound here, folks.

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TMZ broke the story ... Tom Sandoval was invited to the wedding too, but couldn't go due to a prior commitment -- and his decision was made before his cheating came to light. With Tom out, it seems her BFF stepped in to take his place.

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MADIX IN MEXICO

FYI -- Ariana was looking as happy as she could be over the weekend in Mexico ... dancin' up a storm and giving off tons of good energy.

Of course, her happy times came shortly after all the Scandoval drama -- and with her back in town, it's likely she's once again going to face the music.

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