What once appeared to be an unbreakable bromance has slowly unraveled in the public eye. Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz—co-stars of Vanderpump Rules and co-owners of Schwartz & Sandy’s—are now facing a strained friendship that fans are watching closely.
Tensions between the two Toms began to mount following Sandoval’s widely publicized affair with Raquel Leviss, which detonated his relationship with Ariana Madix and sent shockwaves through the cast. Schwartz, caught in the crossfire as Sandoval’s closest confidant and business partner, admitted to feeling blindsided and pressured to defend him publicly.
In multiple interviews, Schwartz revealed the emotional toll the scandal took on their friendship and business. “He handed me a grenade,” Schwartz told Andy Cohen, referring to the moment he learned the truth. “And then disappeared when it blew up.”
As Vanderpump Rules wrapped Season 11, viewers saw a growing emotional distance between the two. Schwartz appeared visibly worn down by the backlash, while Sandoval struggled to rebuild his reputation amid the fallout. Even their restaurant, once a passion project, has become a source of tension as business reportedly suffered due to Sandoval’s controversy.
Despite moments of reconciliation on-screen, insiders suggest their dynamic is no longer what it once was. While they remain connected professionally, the personal bond appears fractured.
Whether time, therapy, or distance can repair what’s been broken remains uncertain. What’s clear is that one of Bravo’s most iconic bromances may have permanently shifted.
