Vanderpump Rules season 11 has recently made its return to Bravo, and viewers are witnessing Tom Sandoval navigating singlehood for the first time in the show's history. The previous season concluded with the shocking Scandoval scandal, which revealed Tom's infidelity towards his long-time girlfriend, Ariana Madix, with their mutual friend, Raquel (now Rachel) Leviss. Tom has been a regular cast member on Vanderpump Rules since its debut in 2013, while Ariana started as a recurring member in season 2 before becoming a series regular in season 3. Raquel first appeared as a guest in season 5 and later became a series regular in season 9.
Throughout the seasons of Vanderpump Rules, there have been various cheating scandals, including the infamous Stassi-Jax-Kristen-Tom love triangle in season 2. The show even began with SUR waitress Scheana Shay confessing to an affair with a husband, which involved The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville. However, none of these scandals have captivated fans quite like the current one, which is seen as particularly deceitful and cunning. Despite attempting to move on from his breakup with Ariana in season 10 by pursuing a relationship with Rachel, it seems that Tom Sandoval is destined to remain single for the foreseeable future.
Tom Cheated On Ariana
She Trusted Him Completely
Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval looking angry. - She Trusted Him Completely - Tom Cheated On Ariana
Tom and Ariana, from Vanderpump Rules, were in a relationship for over nine years. They shared pets, bought a house together, and seemed like the perfect couple. However, things took a turn when Ariana found out that Tom had been unfaithful. The truth came out when Ariana stumbled upon a questionable video on Tom's phone, which he accidentally left out during a performance with his band. This discovery led to a heartbreaking fallout between the two.
After Ariana and Tom announced their breakup in March 2023, social media was flooded with posts about the affair, making #Scandoval a trending topic. By the next Monday, it had become one of the biggest reality TV scandals ever. The incident garnered attention from a wider audience beyond the show's usual fans.
Tom Didn't Protect Rachel Enough During Scandoval
He Spoke About A Personal Topic Without Her Permission
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In a recent episode of the Two Ts In A Pod podcast, Tom opened up about the emotional toll of his highly publicized affair with Rachel. He shared a conversation where they both admitted to feeling overwhelmed to the point of considering ending their lives. Tom mentioned, "I was talking to Rachel on the phone, discussing [expletive] ending it all." In response, Rachel expressed her discomfort with Tom sharing such personal struggles on her podcast, Rachel Goes Rogue. She stated, "It's not right for someone else to reveal that we talked about not wanting to live anymore."
He Even Cheated On Kristen Doute With Ariana
Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater
Vanderpump Rules' Kristen Doute pointing her finger - Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater - He Even Cheated On Kristen Doute With Ariana
When Vanderpump Rules premiered in 2013, Tom was in a committed relationship with Kristen Doute, a fellow bartender at SUR. Meanwhile, Tom and Ariana were just friends working together at the same bar. However, Kristen soon found out that Tom had cheated on her with Ariana. Fast forward to the present, and history seems to be repeating itself with Tom now cheating on Ariana with their friend and coworker, Rachel. It appears that the saying "once a cheater, always a cheater" may hold true in Tom's case.
His New Relationship Will Likely End In Disaster
Tom Has A New Girlfriend
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Tom Is More of a Player and Not Into Monogamy
It was recently revealed that Tom has begun seeing a new person named Victoria Robinson. In a Page Six article published a few weeks back, his Vanderpump Rules costar, Billie Lee, captured a moment on stage where he leaned in to kiss her. The audience erupted in cheers as soon as their lips met. Billie went as far as to label Tom and Victoria as her "new favorite couple."
Tom Can't Be With One Woman Forever
Vanderpump Rules' Tom Sandoval with Raquel and Ariana in the background - Tom Can't Be With One Woman Forever - Tom Is More Of A Player And Not Into Monogamy
Tom's history of cheating on Ariana extends beyond just Rachel, with another incident involving a woman in Miami. Given his track record, it's not surprising to expect him to repeat the same behavior with his new girlfriend. Rachel made a mistake getting involved with Tom after what he did to Ariana and Kristen, but thankfully, she eventually saw the light and left him.
In Vanderpump Rules season 11, the cast is divided following the revelation of Tom's affair with Rachel. Ariana has made it clear that she won't be friends with anyone who associates with Tom, creating tension during filming. The cast members are now forced to choose sides between the former couple. Katie Maloney, Scheana Shay, Lala Kent, and James Kennedy sided with Ariana, while Tom Schwartz remained loyal to Tom. This divide has left both Toms isolated from the group, and it remains uncertain if they can reconcile this season.
Vanderpump Rules season 11 airs on Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.
Sources: Two Ts In A Pod, Rachel Goes Rogue
Editor's P/S:
The article unveils a complex web of infidelity and betrayal that has rocked the Vanderpump Rules cast. Tom Sandoval's actions have shattered the trust of his long-