Tom Sandoval Reveals Surprising Sneak-In on ‘Special Forces’ That Will Leave You Speechless!

Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock; Michael Simon/Startraks/Cover Images

Tom Sandoval confessed to sharing pictures of Raquel Leviss with his Special Forces colleagues, but he insists it wasn't to boast or show off. In a video released on Friday, August 4, Sandoval, 41, responded to fellow Special Forces contestant Nick Viall's accusation that he "snuck in" the photos.

Sandoval explained that he felt immense loneliness in that place without any phones or means of communication. He jokingly mentioned that Nick had his podcast to keep him occupied. These claims were made by Nick on the episode of his "Viall Files" podcast aired on Thursday, August 3.

The season 21 Bachelor, 42, claimed that Sandoval managed to bring in photographs of himself and Rachel, despite the rules prohibiting certain items during training on the Fox reality show. The cast was shown these pictures, although their significance remains unclear.

Nick also mentioned that he would have liked to bring a picture of his fiancée, Natalie Joy, but Sandoval made a special effort to share sentimental photos of himself with Raquel/Rachel.

News of Sandoval and Raquel's affair, which resulted in the end of his long-term relationship with Ariana Madix, was revealed in March. Both Sandoval and Raquel faced immediate backlash from their fellow castmates and fans of Vanderpump Rules. During the three-part reunion of season 10, Ariana did not hold back in expressing her feelings towards her former friend.

"You can go screw yourself with a cheese grater. You're terrible and I hope the absolute worst things happen to you."

Tom Sandoval on ‘Special Forces.’ Pete Dadds/Fox

During the intense cast gathering, Sandoval and Raquel openly expressed their love for one another. These emotions were evident to Nick during his time with Sandoval on Special Forces.

"Sandoval genuinely seemed to care about her, and I say that without any bias. Honestly, the conversations with the cast were like, 'Why not just go for it?'" Nick recollected during Thursday's podcast. "There appeared to be some hesitation about whether the public would accept their relationship, but Sandoval, in my opinion, showed genuine feelings and concern for Raquel."

After the reunion, Raquel sought treatment for mental health and has yet to sign on for season 11 of Vanderpump Rules, which Sandoval is currently filming with his other costars.