Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz. Getty Photos (2)
Tom Schwartz revealed that the aftermath of Tom Sandoval‘s dishonest scandal included banning Sandoval from their Schwartz & Sandy’s institution.
“We actually had it dangerous. All of us needed to clear Tom’s mess. He has severely tainted the model identify,” Schwartz, 41, advised Lisa Vanderpump throughout a brand new episode of Vanderpump Guidelines, which aired on Tuesday, February 6. “My companions don’t wish to work with him. He’s like an absentee accomplice — these are their phrases.”
In accordance with Schwartz, their enterprise companions have been able to take drastic motion if Sandoval, 41, didn’t keep away.
“We did ask Sandoval to step away from Schwartz & Sandy’s,” he shared. “And my companions advised Tom if he is available in then they’ll shut the doorways and he’s not welcome there.”
Many Vanderpump Guidelines viewers have puzzled whether or not Tom Sandoval‘s affair with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss affected his stake in TomTom and Schwartz & Sandy’s. Earlier than his private life blew up on a nationwide scale, Sandoval and Tom Schwartz partnered up with Lisa Vanderpump and her husband, Ken Todd, on TomTom. The restaurant, which opened its doorways […]
Schwartz, nonetheless, discovered himself shocked by Sandoval’s response, including, “Nevertheless, I didn’t anticipate him to totally take a look at. I assumed he could be extra proactive with pitching concepts on climate this.”
In March 2023, information broke that Sandoval and Ariana Madix referred to as it quits after practically a decade of relationship as a consequence of his affair with their costar Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. Bravo followers made their wrath on the scenario recognized by leaving damaging evaluations about Schwartz & Sandy’s.
Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz. Phillip Faraone/Getty Photos for Home of Barrie
“We too are dissatisfied by the present scenario as Ariana has all the time been a great good friend and an incredible supporter of the restaurant,” learn a press release shared by way of the Schwartz & Sandy’s Instagram account that very same month. “We recognize that you could be really feel a sure means however please perceive that the livelihoods of others additionally rely upon this enterprise. There are 4 extra individuals concerned on this enterprise different than simply Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz.”
Sandoval remained within the public eye by occurring tour together with his band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, and showing on Fox’s Particular Forces: World’s Hardest Check. On the time, Schwartz slammed Sandoval for not displaying extra curiosity in fixing the mess thrust upon their shared companies. (The duo are additionally companions in TomTom with Vanderpump.)
“He made a giant mess and he left it for us to wash up again on the companies,” Schwartz mentioned on Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright‘s “When Actuality Hits” podcast in June 2023. “It’s arduous for me to not be resentful of him, I’m undoubtedly taking a break from Tom proper now. I haven’t seen him shortly.”
Schwartz’s public feedback got here up in Tuesday’s episode when he met with Sandoval.
“I do know this was collateral harm. I’m actually sorry, Schwartz,” Sandoval mentioned. “I can really feel that you’re indignant at me. However clearly I needed to tour and stuff. My checking account was actually overdrawn. Like dude, Ariana hadn’t paid any of the payments for f—king eight months. I’m actually transferring $1,000 round to this account and transferring $500 to a different to cowl our mortgage.”
Sandoval was harm by Schwartz’s resolution to air out their drama with Jax, 44, noting, “It actually harm my emotions that you simply go on Jax’s podcast to say that I’m touring to dwell my rockstar goals.”
In response, Schwartz introduced the subject again up to their bar. “I used to be upset as a result of we’re coping with your s—tshow. I do know we requested you to step away and also you stepped away, but when I used to be in your scenario, I’d have been reaching out and pitching concepts,” he continued. “Pitching options. Like, ‘Hey guys, can I rent a publicist? I simply wish to let you already know that that I’m so sorry.’”
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 fashioned even earlier than Pump Guidelines premiered in 2013, with the twosome sharing an condo with former costar Jax Taylor. By season 3 of the Bravo hit, Schwartz had been […]
Schwartz mentioned it “didn’t appear” like Sandoval “gave a s—t” about their livelihood. “Simply take it. All you ought to be saying is I’m sorry,” he advised his good friend. “All I care about is the enterprise I put half 1,000,000 {dollars} into, you set in additional.”
Sandoval finally apologized however stood by the problems he had with Schwartz’s podcast statements.
“In case you are resentful, then be resentful and say that to my face. Don’t do that backhanded s—t,” he concluded. “I f—ked up. It was f—king horrible. I do know I did this and I’m sorry. … It could really assist me to go in [Schwartz & Sandy’s]. I simply wish to transfer on.”
Season 11 of Vanderpump Guidelines airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET and shall be out there to stream on Peacock the subsequent day.
