When Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval decided to cheat with Rachel Leviss, I’m sure he never considered all the destruction their actions would cause. Of course, his girlfriend at the time, Ariana Madix, was devastated. But Scandoval also damaged his fledgling business with bestie Tom Schwartz, Schwartz & Sandy’s. So much so that Sandoval wasn’t welcome there.
And Schwartz and Sandoval weren’t allowed to film at their new bar. Their partner, Greg Morris, made the decision. “Production was banned from filming at Schwartz & Sandy’s for Season 11. There was so much toxicity that was aimed at the restaurant,” a source claimed. It was obvious that Greg wasn’t a member of Sandoval’s fan club from their tense interactions during Season 10.
Sandoval had to step far away from Schwartz & Sandy’s
During the most recent episode of Pump Rules, Schwartz sat down with Lisa Vanderpump to discuss Schwartz & Sandy’s. “We really had it bad. We all had to clean Tom’s mess,” Schwartz explained. “He has severely tainted the brand name. My partners don’t want to work with him. He is like an absentee partner — these are their words,” he added. Yikes!
“We did ask Sandoval to step away from Schwartz & Sandy’s. And my partners told Tom if he comes in then they are going to close the doors and he’s not welcome there,” Schwartz said. Hopefully, Sandoval can contain his ego and stay far away from the bar.
But Schwartz was shocked by his bestie’s reaction. “However, I didn’t expect him to fully check out. I thought he would be more proactive with pitching ideas on how to weather this,” he remarked. Poor, gullible Schwartz.
Schwartz held Sandoval’s feet to the fire
And when Sandoval returned home, his meeting with Schwartz was tense. “It really hurt my feelings that you go on Jax’s [Taylor’s] podcast to say that I am touring to live my rockstar dreams,” Sandoval said.
For one glorious moment, Schwartz seemed to hold Sandoval accountable – to his face. “I was upset because we are dealing with your sh*tshow,” Schwartz stated. “I know we asked you to step away and you stepped away, but if I was in your situation, I would have been reaching out and pitching ideas. Pitching solutions. Like, ‘Hey guys, can I hire a publicist? I just want to let you know that that I am so sorry.’”
Well, it appears that Sandoval wasn’t that concerned about his businesses while he was touring and shooting Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. And why should he be? He knows that Schwartz will clean up after him. Again.
You can watch Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules on Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.
TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT SANDOVAL HAS BEEN BANNED FROM SCHWARTZ & SANDY’S? WILL HE EVER TRY TO MAKE AMENDS WITH HIS BUSINESS PARTNERS?
