Katie Maloney Hilariously Roasts Tom Schwartz’s Pal Jo Filming ‘Pump Rules’: You Won't Believe the Energy!
Katie Maloney playfully teases Tom Schwartz's friend, Jo Wenberg, as she senses the energetic vibes from the filming of season 11 of 'Vanderpump Rules'
Vanderpump Rules fans are eagerly anticipating season 11 as they anxiously watch Tom Schwartz film with his offscreen partner Jo Wenberg. The presence of Jo has already sparked a reaction from Schwartz's ex-wife, Katie Maloney. Recently released footage, shared by fan account QueensofBravo on Tuesday, July 25, shows cameras capturing a conversation between Jo, Schwartz, Tom Sandoval, James Kennedy, and Ally Lewber at SUR.
Katie, who is 36 years old, responded in the comments section of a second clip where Jo is seen following Schwartz around the restaurant. "I can definitely sense that energy from here. Yikes," replied the cofounder of Something About Her.
In addition, sharp-eyed followers observed that Katie and Lala Kent filmed fresh scenes for season 11 alongside their friend Kristina Kelly.
Lala, aged 32, posted a photo on Instagram on Tuesday showcasing the trio. In her caption, she mentioned that herself and Katie have a tendency to position their heads in the same way in pictures. She also welcomed back Kristina, implying that she will soon return to her son and prioritize her safety. Additionally, Lala identified the black wire as her microphone.
This is not the first instance where the cast has shared updates about the filming of season 11 after Sandoval's affair with Raquel Leviss, which resulted in his separation from Ariana Madix. In the previous season, Schwartz's personal life took center stage until the cheating scandal emerged in March.
Schwartz and Katie officially ended their relationship in March 2022 after being together for over ten years. However, eyebrows were raised when it was confirmed in August 2022 that Schwartz had a romantic encounter with Raquel, aged 28, at Scheana Shay and Brock Davies' wedding. Additionally, some fans became curious about Schwartz's relationship with Jo after video footage of the two at a concert in December 2022 surfaced.
Schwartz exclusively stated in February that Jo is an amazing hairstylist with a beautiful soul. Although they are not living together or dating, Schwartz deeply appreciates Jo and regards her as a cool and genuine person. They are simply spending time together.
A month later, it was revealed that Sandoval had an affair with Raquel before breaking up with Ariana, who is 38 years old. In response, Katie addressed allegations suggesting that Schwartz's short-lived involvement with Raquel was a cover-up for his secret relationship with Jo.
"Jo is incredibly unsettling. None of us could bear to be around her due to her eerie presence, akin to that of a drug addict. However, when Tom and I publicized our divorce nearly a year ago, the last message she sent me was surprisingly heartfelt: 'Bieber loves you / I love you, and I’m so supportive of your inner thoughts and aspirations / live in the moment, you’re a precious gem and I've always held you in high regard. I love you. Xo Jo.' Despite this, she demonstrated her unstable nature by threatening to harm both myself and Rachel (Leviss' birth name) in a disturbing manner."
Katie also had her fair share of opinions about Jo, expressing them during an episode in April: "Jo was essentially Kristen Doute's deranged friend. Being labeled as Kristen Doute's crazy friend says a lot about you as an individual. The last message she sent me after Tom and I announced our divorce was a declaration of love and respect. However, it's worth noting that she swiftly moved in with Schwartz right after, which attests to her cunning nature."
Schwartz defended Jo, confirming their casual relationship and clarifying that she was not his girlfriend at the time. He described their connection as a situationship or a friends with benefits arrangement, with clear boundaries. Both of them had recently come out of long-term relationships and found solace in each other's company. Schwartz cautioned Katie against speaking ill of Jo, warning her that she might receive a cease and desist notice if she continued to attack Jo in the comments.
