Ariana Madix, who plays Mary Shelley in Vanderpump Rules, retaliates for her long-time boyfriend Tom Sandoval on March 16, two weeks after she learned of the affair. She began her Instagram statement by thanking her followers for their help and encouragement after discovering that Tom, 39, had cheated on her for months with their co-star Raquel Leviss, 28, in the last two weeks. "You have given me the strength to continue," she said.
"To say I have been devastated and broken is an understatement. However, I know that I am not alone." Many of my close friends are also grieving this loss right now and are suffering on many levels as a result of this betrayal. I am so grateful to have the finest support system in the world. What doesn't kill me better run."
Ariana and Tom were dating for nine years before news of their month-long affair surfaced on Friday, March 3: Raquel, who happened to hook up with Tom last year after his divorce from Katie Maloney. On March 1, 2023, Ariana discovered an intimate video from Raquel and a "history of inappropriate texts" on Tom's phone, and has since relied on people like Katie, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, and even former VPR star Kristen Doute (who used to date Tom
Bravo has resumed filming the show to document the whole cast's reactions at their $2 million Valley Village home, and the scenes will be part of Season 10, which is currently airing. According to the insider, "Ariana has recapped what she did with her friends and cast members, the majority of whom are disappointed Tom appears unwilling to apologize for his actions or express significant remorse."
Tom Schwartz apologized to his Schwartz & Sandy's bar and restaurant family on March 5, saying, "Please keep Schwartz my friends and family out of this situation." "This was a very personal situation," said the reality star.
"Also, Schwartz & Sandy's may have my name on it, but also there are three other partners and 20 employees who rely on the restaurant for income for themselves and their families." Tom said he's "taking a break out of respect" for his employees and partners, and that he "needs time" to address the rest of the damage he has caused.
