By now, you’ve no doubt heard the news that Tom Sandoval was caught cheating on his girlfriend of nine years, Ariana Madix.
Not only that, but Sandoval also betrayed Vanderpump Rules co-star Raquel Lewis, who was engaged to Tom’s close friend James Kennedy and was a close friend of Tom and Ariana herself. Further complicating matters was the fact that Raquel had previously been rumored to be dating Sandoval’s best friend and business partner, Tom Schwartz, who had just dated Ariana’s rival and business partner, Katie. Maloney divorced.
Anyway, all you really need to know is that “the good guy” Sandoval has brutally betrayed his lover, and things are sure to get even more messy in the next few weeks. Insiders say it wasn’t a one-time breach and that Tom and Raquel have been dating since at least last summer.
As a result, Sandoval and Madix have split, with insiders saying there’s no hope of a reconciliation, according to TMZ. However, despite the inconvenience of their recent split, Tom and Ariana appear to “still live together,” having purchased a $2 million Valley Village home in 2019.
“They own the house together, and what happens next with the property will take time to sort out,” a rep for the couple told PEOPLE. “It’s not going to be decided over the weekend.” As for Tom and Raquel — well, Despite the scandalous circumstances in which their relationship began, these two crazy lovebirds seem determined to make it work. Cohen added that Tom, Raquel and Ariana are expected to attend the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion, which begins filming later this month.
“They’re coming. I think they’re going to be there, yeah, I am,” Cohen told the audience
“It’s a reunion… I’m tightening my belt.”