Vanderpump Rules Tom Sandoval understands fans anger amid cheating scandal

March 2024 · 3 minute read

Tom Sandoval, known for his role on Vanderpump Rules, has found himself at the center of a controversy involving allegations of infidelity. Patrick Somers, a media personality from Los Angeles, has accused Sandoval of cheating on his former partners, Raquel Leviss and Ariana Madix. The drama unfolded on social media, with Somers sharing alleged text exchanges as evidence. However, Sandoval’s representative has dismissed these messages as “photoshopped.” In this article, we delve into the details of this unfolding scandal.

Accuser: Patrick Somers

Patrick Somers, a media personality based in Los Angeles, California, has ties to reality TV, including The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Bravo TV. He has worked in marketing and was previously associated with Lisa Rinna from RHOBH. Somers is known for his social media presence, where he listed the Twitter accounts of these reality shows on his bio. He claimed to have been hired to “start drama” on RHOBH until a falling out occurred. Somers splits his time between New York and LA.

Somers has accused Tom Sandoval of cheating on Raquel Leviss with a woman named Julia. Notably, Somers’ Instagram account has been taken down amidst the ongoing drama.

The Alleged Text Exchanges

Patrick Somers took to social media to share alleged text exchanges with Tom Sandoval, asserting that Sandoval had cheated with Julia. These exchanges included messages where Tom asked Patrick to remove certain stories, citing concerns for his business partners’ safety.

Sandoval’s representative, however, refuted these claims, stating that the messages were “photoshopped” and fabricated. It was confirmed that Meta removed these messages from the platform.

In one of the alleged messages, Somers appeared to respond to Tom by saying, “It’s all the lies you told her for me. ‘I want to marry you,’ but wouldn’t even date her.” He continued, “BUT THEN TO FIND OUT ON TOP OF ALL THAT you were cheating.” Tom was purported to have responded by expressing his apology and a willingness to privately apologize to Julia.

Tom Sandoval’s Response

Amid the growing scandal, Tom Sandoval took to Instagram to address the situation on March 5th. He acknowledged the anger and disappointment directed toward him and urged fans to spare his friends and family, especially Schwartz, from the fallout. Sandoval emphasized that Schwartz had only recently learned of the situation and did not condone his actions.

Sandoval requested that the fans focus their anger on him personally, allowing him some time to address the wider aspects of the situation. The reality TV star expressed his understanding of the fans’ reactions and vowed to address the matter comprehensively.

Conclusion

The allegations of infidelity involving Tom Sandoval have ignited a social media firestorm, with Patrick Somers sharing alleged text exchanges as evidence of Sandoval’s involvement with a woman named Julia. Sandoval’s representative has categorically denied the authenticity of these messages, labeling them as “photoshopped.”

As the scandal unfolds, Sandoval has taken responsibility for his actions and requested that fans direct their anger towards him rather than involving his friends and family. The situation remains fluid, and further developments may shed light on the veracity of these allegations. Both GRV Media and Reality Titbit have reached out to Tom Sandoval for additional comment on the matter.

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