Ariana Madix, Tom Schwartz, Tom Sandoval. Bruce Glikas/WireImage ; Getty Pictures (2)
Ariana Madix didn’t mince phrases when she heard Tom Schwartz‘s feedback about how Vanderpump Guidelines followers ought to give Tom Sandoval a hug.
Throughout the Vanderpump Guidelines season 11 premiere, which aired on Tuesday, January 30, Ariana, 38, recalled reaching out to Schwartz, 41, following his notorious interview about Sandoval’s dishonest scandal.
“I’ve [Schwartz] blocked on the whole lot. After we talked that evening [on the season 10 finale], I used to be like ‘We aren’t going to have a relationship.’ However I’m not saying, ‘F—ok off,’” Ariana instructed Scheana Shay. “So, then, he did Watch What Occurs Stay With Andy Cohen and he was like, ‘Individuals must go and hug [Sandoval].’ So I texted him after which I blocked him.”
In a confessional, Ariana famous that her message wasn’t too imply, including, “I don’t keep in mind precisely what I mentioned to Schwartz however I don’t suppose it was that dangerous.”
Ariana Madix and Tom Schwartz maintained a bond all through the years, however issues took an surprising flip within the aftermath of Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ dishonest scandal. When season 10 of Vanderpump Guidelines began to air in February 2023, the subject on everybody’s thoughts was Schwartz’s hookup with Leviss amid his divorce from Katie […]
Schwartz talked about the graphic textual content throughout his personal confessional, which learn, “It says, ‘F—ok you, I’m blocking your quantity. Go choke on Sandoval’s soiled ass dick some extra.’ Jesus. For the document, I’ve by no means choked on Sandoval’s soiled ass dick.”
All through the episode, Schwartz tried to make amends with Ariana — to no avail. He beforehand confronted backlash after displaying help for Sandoval, 41, within the aftermath of his affair with their now-former costar Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. (Schwartz attached with the wonder queen, 29, in August 2022 shortly earlier than she sparked her romance with Sandoval.)
After information broke about Sandoval and Ariana’s break up, Schwartz stunned Bravo followers when he requested empathy for his good friend and enterprise associate.
“To start with, Ariana, love you. I do know you don’t love me proper now, however I nonetheless love you. And in addition, Tom, I do know the entire world hates you. However I’m not going to desert you, previous buddy. I’m not going to desert you,” he mentioned on WWHL in April 2023. “He is aware of he’s a monster for what he did. For those who see him, possibly give him a hug. Even when he doesn’t deserve it, give him a hug. He’s down dangerous.”
Ariana referred to as out Schwartz for his continued loyalty to Sandoval through the season 10 finale of Vanderpump Guidelines.
“I don’t suppose you’re a [co-conspirator] however I can’t have mutual buddies with him. So I’m not your good friend anymore,” Ariana mentioned through the Could 2023 episode. “I used to be his journey or die and defended him — to you even. … I want I didn’t miss him however I really feel like what I miss isn’t actual.”
That very same month, Ariana recalled getting emotional watching Schwartz and Sandoval allude to the affair whereas cameras have been rolling.
“That was the primary time I cried in a very long time as a result of watching Tom Schwartz totally cosign and alley-oop the entire thing disgusted me to my core,” she mentioned on WWHL.
Because the drama continued to make headlines, Schwartz briefly admitted that Sandoval’s actions affected him in a unfavourable means.
“He made an enormous mess. After which you realize, he left it for us to scrub up again on the companies. And it’s laborious for me to not be resentful of him,” he instructed former Pump Guidelines stars Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright on their “Actuality Hits” podcast in June 2023. “I’m taking a break from Tom proper now. I haven’t seen him in awhile.”
Numerous friendships have come and gone all through every season of Vanderpump Guidelines — however Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval’s bond has remained intact. Schwartz and Sandoval’s connection was shaped even earlier than Pump Guidelines premiered in 2013, with the twosome sharing an condominium with former costar Jax Taylor. By season 3 of the Bravo hit, Schwartz had been […]
Schwartz mentioned he felt “exploited” by his good friend, including, “It simply seems to be like he has no contrition or it seems to be like he simply doesn’t give a f—ok and he’s residing out his rockstar desires and good for him. I believe that’s one factor I’ve gleaned from all of the folks within the restaurant. They only don’t perceive, like the dearth of regret. I do know he f—king regrets it. However he doesn’t do a great job of displaying that.”
Schwartz and Sandoval have been shortly in a position to get to a greater place of their friendship as they proceed to run their restaurant Schwartz & Sandy’s collectively. The duo additionally cohost Sandoval’s “All people Loves Tom” podcast and not too long ago loved a bunch journey to Thailand.
Ariana, in the meantime, made it clear throughout Tuesday’s episode that she won’t be forgiving Schwartz any time quickly, saying, “I don’t see a friendship there.”
Season 11 of Vanderpump Guidelines airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET and will likely be accessible to stream on Peacock the subsequent day.
