‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Tom Sandoval is talking out amid his dishonest scandal that led to his break-up with longtime girlfriend and castmate Ariana Madix, however he is not apologizing…to her, at the very least.
Instead, Sandoval solely confirmed sympathy for his family and friends in an announcement launched Saturday on Instagram after his affair with ‘VR’ crew member Raquel Leviss leaked out and have become headline information.
Sandoval stated, “Hey, I absolutely perceive an deserve ur anger & disappointment in the direction of me, however please go away Schwartz, my family and friends out of this example.”
He continued, “Schwartz particularly solely discovered about this very just lately, and most positively didn’t condone my actions. This was a really private factor.”
What’s extra, Sandoval and Schwartz co-own LA-based Schwartz & Sandy’s Lounge, which has been flooded with horrible evaluations ever for the reason that scandal broke, prompting Yelp to pause any extra write-ins.
In his IG response, Sandoval stated, “Also, Schwartz & Sandy’s might need my identify on it, but in addition there are 3 different companions and 20 workers, who particularly depend on the restaurant for revenue for them and their households.”
He added that he is a “small a part of a a lot larger factor and to “direct ur anger in the direction of me and never them,” declaring, “They did nothing improper.”
Then Sandoval apologized — to not Madix — however to his enterprise companions and workers for all of the controversy surrounding him. He additionally promised to take a “step again & taking a hiatus out of respect for my workers & companions.”
As we reported…Sandoval blew up his almost 10-year relationship with Madix final week after a collection of sexually charged textual content messages surfaced, revealing his affair with Leviss. We’re advised Madix learn the messages, resulting in an unsightly confrontation with Sandoval.
Madix has but to touch upon the state of affairs.