I write this on our faithful day, March 3rd, 2023, a mere four hours after news broke that rocked the Bravo universe.
Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix have broken up.
If that was the headline, it wouldn’t be that shocking. It’s what comes after it that has all Bravo fans in a chokehold right now.
Sandoval was having an affair with Raquel Leviss.
The news broke via TMZ as all good news does and everyone imploded. It was soon confirmed by Lala, James, and Ariana’s brother. Katie and Schwartz entered the chat soon after and then we got word from Kristen Doute who was firmly on Ariana’s side… as she should be.
The Pump Rules universe has been eating good, in the words of Lala, lately - we are having a great season and it feels like old school Vanderpump. I just don’t think any of us expected to relieve a season 2 cheating storyline in this way.
Here’s a breakdown if you haven’t heard…
Tom and Raquel have been having an affair for 7 months; Deuxmoi got a few tips of this back in December but didn’t post because she doesn’t like to post cheating rumors in this way to bombard the innocent party.
Ariana found out Wednesday night at Sandoval’s show (his band’s show) when his phone fell out of his pocket and there was a video of Raquel, in a compromising position. Tom denied it and then eventually came clean.
Producers got word of this, fired up the cameras and as of a few hours ago, there were vans parked outside Ariana and Tom’s house so they were filming this all.
Zaddy Andy has gotten into the mix and tweeted a siren emoji, before tweeting ‘How many parts is too many for the Vanderpump reunion’.
Lala and James are telling people to go to Sandoval’s show tonight in LA and heckle him; TMZ has just reported that Tom has packed his bags and left him and Ariana’s home.
The craziest part? Apparently Tom and Raquel want to be together after this!!!! Deuxmoi posted a message from James Kennedy that says Tom snuck Raquel into the house while Ariana was sleeping… I wonder if they had Drive playing in the background.
I’ve never been a huge fan of Ariana and I never expected her and Tom to last but she doesn’t deserve this. She’s been really wonderful to Tom over the years and has put up with his crazy shit. I feel bad for her and I’m just beyond disgusted in both Tom and Raquel.
Raquel was a fan of the show before she started dating James and she probably always had an ulterior motive, but to have an affair with your friend’s long term boyfriend is sick. I’m not blaming Raquel 100% but her behavior this season with Schwartz and making out with Garcelle’s married son proves she is trash.
I’m just stunned on so many levels and the Bravo fandom is on fire right now, in the best way possible.
I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if Raquel and Schwartz was a big distraction to take away from her and Sandoval’s affair. The timing is very suspicious.
Maybe Jax, Kristen, and Miami Girl were right about Tom Sandoval after all… he is a cheater through and through.