Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz Playfully Poke Fun at BravoCon Experience alongside Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney
Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz reveal their amusing take on BravoCon 2023, sharing their experience of seeing exes Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney Get the inside scoop from the 'Vanderpump Rules' stars!
Tom Sandoval wasn't shocked by the lack of a warm reception from ex Ariana Madix or the audience during the Vanderpump Rules panel at this year's BravoCon. After the cast's panel on Friday, November 3, Sandoval, 40, and his best friend Tom Schwartz spoke with Us about their experience at the three-day convention in Las Vegas. Sandoval humorously mentioned that being booed by a packed crowd actually felt satisfying.
During the panel, fans expressed their disapproval multiple times in response to Sandoval's remarks about his breakup with Ariana, who he had been dating for nine years. The couple ended their relationship in March after Ariana discovered Sandoval's affair with his co-star, Raquel Leviss. The scandal, known as "Scandoval," created a frenzy within the Bravo community. Sandoval and his ex-partner met in person on Friday to discuss the upcoming 11th season of their show.
"She looked stunning," Sandoval mentioned to Us, while Schwartz chimed in, "She's doing exceptionally well on Dancing With the Stars."
A teaser for season 11 was unveiled at BravoCon on Friday, showcasing a tense moment between Ariana and her ex discussing their breakup. In the clip, she confronts him, expressing her anger over how he ruined her life, her home, and even attempted to harm her dog. She declares that her lawyer will handle the situation.
Although Sandoval and Ariana will continue to face challenges in the upcoming season, which will premiere in January 2024, Schwartz, 41, revealed that things have been going well between him and his ex-wife Katie Maloney following their divorce. Despite Katie's criticism of the floral blazer he wore during the panel on Friday, their relationship remains positive.
Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz, Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney. Rich Polk/Bravo; Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
"Katie made a playful remark by saying that I resemble a couch. However, let me share an update on how things are between us after our breakup. We went through a challenging phase for quite some time, and you will witness some of it in the upcoming season. However, I can confidently say that at present, we have a great relationship. We are cordial, happy to see each other, but we are also firm about setting boundaries."
The couple first started dating in 2011 after being introduced by their former co-star, Kristen Doute. Throughout the years, viewers of Pump Rules witnessed the growth of their relationship and witnessed their wedding in season 5 in 2016. In 2019, they decided to renew their vows, but unfortunately, their marriage came to an end in February 2022. One month later, Katie, aged 36, officially filed for divorce, and the finalization of the details took place in October.
Schwartz categorically stated that he and Katie have zero intentions of reigniting their romantic relationship. In the spirit of Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," he emphasized, "You are hearing it here first, we will never reconcile."
In Friday's cast panel, Schwartz characterized the upcoming season 11 of Pump Rules as reminiscent of Shakespearean drama. Lisa Vanderpump, on the other hand, described it as highly tumultuous. Scheana Shay expressed that filming the new episodes of the series was extremely challenging, using profanity to emphasize her point. Her husband, Brock Davies, concurred and described it as tough.
Reported by Christina Garibaldi.
