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Tom Schwartz spoke candidly about his relationship with Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss during his recent ‘Watch What Happens Live’ with Andy Cohen.
Sandoval and Levi’s cheating scandal eventually led to Tom breaking up with longtime girlfriend Ariana Maddix, sparking some serious drama within the cast of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ .
Schwartz claimed that “Tom had a midlife crisis,” and revealed, “In August, late August, they allegedly found out about the incident, the one-night stand.” He later claimed that “there were a lot of gray areas out there” regarding Sandoval and Levi’s misconduct.
He said, “From my point of view, it’s become more like an emotional event. This is still inappropriate.”
Andy said during the reunion, Tom learned about the cheating earlier this year.
Schwartz added, “Tom came to me in January…and he told me he was in love with Raquel. I was blown away.”
He said it was an “open secret” at that point and Sandoval was “brazen” about it, telling Schwartz that it was “a release for him”.
Schwartz also admitted that there was a boy trip in which Sandoval “smuggled” Levi’s.
Why didn’t Schwartz tell Ariana? He claims he was “given the following story.” [Tom] Breaking up with Ariana, trying to break up many times, over and over. And he is not happy, they are not healthy, they are not close.
He said, “He did a good job of pacifying me…and he told me he had a game plan, he was going to do the right thing – and he kinda I kept procrastinating.”
When asked if he was angry with Raquel, Tom said, “I’m more angry with Sandoval because he took advantage of my kindness. It put us in a very compromising situation where our integrity was at stake.”
He claims that Sandoval was “crazy” with Levi and that she was “his heroine.”
“He’s an addict,” Schwartz said. “It’s the frenzy of all the frenzy. Raquel is his Tom’s heroine… man, he got lost in the sauce.”
Cohen asked, “Is he still lost in sauce?” Schwartz told him, “I think he does.”
However, Schwartz said he thinks it would be a “miracle” if Sandoval and Raquel’s relationship continues.
He explained: I don’t know if it’s sustainable. ”
Guest John Owen Lowe, son of Rob Lowe, asked if Schwartz felt too complacent about the matter.
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He said, “Yes… out of necessity, but I was going through some real high-stakes things. I was in the middle of a divorce. I was bankrupt.” “I wasn’t morally bankrupt. I was immersed in my own little world. And maybe I should have been more proactive about it. In my defense, I’m telling Tom I told him exactly what he needed to do. He agreed, but he didn’t. Do it.”
Schwartz said Tom was “shocked…he’s like a shell of himself. He doesn’t realize the impact this will have on other businesses, his business, his band and most of all, Ariana.” . bad, Man. “
Reflecting on the recording of the “Vanderpump Rules” reunion, Schwartz said it was “very loud and very furious.”
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“Never in my life have I seen such a ruthless denunciation of two human beings. That’s my life. Tom [got more heat], surely. Raquel took a few hits, but yes, Tom just had his guts removed. ”
He said, “I’m not trying to arouse sympathy for Tom. I know he hated what he did. He couldn’t have made the incident any worse.” I know.”
Schwartz also wrote in a message to Maddix and Sandoval, “First of all, I love you, Ariana. I know you don’t love me right now, but I still love you.” And Tom, I know the whole world hates you, but I’m not going to leave you, I’m not going to leave you,” said Schwartz. “He knows he’s a monster for what he’s done. If you see him, give him a hug. Give him a hug even if he doesn’t deserve it. He’s so depressed.” is.”
Schwartz’s ex-wife, Katie Maloney, responded to Hug’s comments on Twitter, writing, “You are the only one. [one] It makes me want to hug him. Please read the room!!!”
Lara Kent also responded on Instagram Stories, asking, “Did Schwartzy really say ‘If you see Sandoval in the street, give him a hug’?” We’re atomically digging his ass… What Schwartz said made me have to hit my e-cigarette 500 times and I can’t find it! ”
Meanwhile, “Extra” spoke up about Andy and the “Vanderpump Rules” reunion this week.
Cohen was teased. I think people want to see calculations… I think people want to see people confronting themselves about their behavior.
Andy said audiences would “get what they want”.
“Vanderpump Rules” airs Wednesday nights at 9 PM ET.
