Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval has gotten himself into hot water with his former castmate Lala Kent. The reason for the controversy is that Sandoval took his costar-turned-lover, Raquel Leviss, to the same restaurant where he had celebrated his anniversary with his former girlfriend, Ariana Madix. Kent didn’t hesitate to criticize Sandoval’s choice of venue on social media.
Accusations and Criticisms
In her post, Kent accused Sandoval of being a “one-trick pony” for having the same patterns with Leviss and Madix. She opined that Sandoval was being calculated in his moves and not taking Leviss out to smaller places now that their affair has been exposed. Kent also threw shade at Sandoval for taking Leviss to the same restaurant just after coming face-to-face with Madix at the reunion taping.
Controversial Reunion Drama
The news of Sandoval’s infidelity first broke out during the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Season 10 reunion taping. Madix had found out about his six-month affair with Leviss just before the taping, leading to their very public breakup. After much speculation and rumors, Leviss finally offered a public apology to Madix on Instagram, stating that she was going to work on making better decisions and growing herself.
During the reunion, the tension was palpable as the cast reunited to discuss their issues. Kent shared on her Instagram story that it was “the most exhausting reunion” she had ever been part of. Footage of Sandoval and Leviss being booed at a bar added more fuel to the fire.
Living Situation Since Split
After breaking up with Madix, Sandoval remained in the same home that they had shared for years. However, they sleep in separate rooms now. The home had previously been a source of drama on the Bravo series as Sandoval planned to take out a home equity loan to finance his new bar with his costar, Tom Schwartz. Lisa Vanderpump expressed concerns about how Sandoval’s financial decision would impact Madix as they were co-owners of the property.
Despite Vanderpump’s warning, Madix stated that Sandoval’s financial decisions were his own and not hers. Schwartz and Sandy’s bar caused financial strain, leading to the end of Katie Maloney’s marriage with Schwartz.
Regrets and Apologies
After being called out by Kent for taking Leviss to the same restaurant where he had celebrated his anniversary with Madix, Sandoval finally broke his silence in a rare public outing. He admitted that he regretted the scandal and apologized for his actions. He also revealed that he still hopes to make it work with Leviss.
As Season 10 of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ resumes filming after the fallout, fans are eager to see how things play out between Sandoval, Leviss, and Madix. Meanwhile, Madix is busy filming a movie, and Kent continues to keep fans updated on her social media accounts.
Vanderpump Rules airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
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