VPR stars slam Tom Sandoval’s statement on cheating rumours

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Tom Sandoval & Raquel Leviss.

“Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix and her boyfriend of nine years, Tom Sandoval, have split. as reported by TMZ. According to the publication, Madix split from the Schwartz and Sandy co-owner after finding out he was “allegedly cheating” on her with “Vanderpump Rules” personality Raquel Leviss, who began starring on the series in 2017. On March 4, 2023 , Sandoval went to Instagram to address the reports of his infidelity. In the post, the 39-year-old shared that he understood why fans were angry at him. However, he claimed that he does not want his family or friends, especially Tom Schwartz, to suffer because of his behavior. He also apologized to Schwartz and her other Schwartz and Sandy business partners, as well as their employees, who “are suffering as a result [his] Actions.”

Several “Vanderpump Rules” stars reacted to Sandoval’s statement. For example, Leviss’ ex-fiancé James Kennedy posted a screenshot of the comment on his Instagram account. In the post’s caption, he noted that Sandoval made no mention of Madix in his statement.

“Where is Ariana Madix mentioned?! Make sure you unfollow this clown LEAVE NOW 🤡 @tomsandoval1 #teamariana,” the caption read.

In the comments sectionKennedy also encouraged fans to unfollow Leviss on Instagram.

Kent also criticized Sandoval’s statement in a March 4 Instagram story. She told Sandoval to “shut up” and encouraged Schwartz and Sandy’s employees to “abort the mission.” The mother-of-one also asked, “Where’s Ariana’s apology?”

InstagramLala Kent’s March 4th Instagram Story.

“It’s called narcissism… and it’s terrifying,” the 4 U singer wrote.

Katie Maloney shared similar comments on her Instagram Stories, writing: “Where’s the mention of hurting Ariana?! No apologies to her?”

Instagram Katie Maloney’s Instagram Story.

Jeremy Madix shared his support for his sister on Instagram

Us Weekly reported that Ariana Madix’s brother, Jeremy Madix, did not hold back in sharing his thoughts on Sandoval following reports that he had been unfaithful.

On March 3, Kennedy uploaded a screenshot of a TMZ report on Madix and Sandoval’s split. Jeremy flocked to the post’s comments section to criticize Leviss and Sandoval. Commenting that the cast of “Vanderpump Rules” are social climbers, he claimed, “This lifestyle and this group is beyond toxic and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.”

“Toms is trying hard to have a midlife crisis with his cringy [sic] Band and Raquel has been faking her way to the top, trying to make something of her life by being willing to step on anyone who wants to get there, starting with James. Sold out Type lame s***. Let’s all remember that before all of this, Raquel was a fan of the show. Is anyone watching?” said the 30-year-old.

Lala Kent has opened up about her issues with Raquel Leviss & Tom Sandoval

Ever since reports of Madix’s split have circulated, Kent has used her Instagram stories to publicly condemn Leviss and Sandoval. In a series of videos uploaded on March 3, the “Give Them Lala” writer shared that Madix had given her permission to speak out about the situation. She also noted that she doesn’t usually “get involved in the Instagram s***, but now she does.” [she is] activated.”

“I got a lot to say, you fuck with Ariana, you fuck with a gang of people,” Kent said.

New episodes of “Vanderpump Rules” air Wednesdays on Bravo.