Photo: Gabriel Olsen/GettyTom Schwartzmay be done coming to the defense of his friend and business partner,Tom Sandoval.On the latest edition of PodcastOne’sWhen Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany, the 40-year-oldVanderpump Rulesstar revealed that he’s stepping back from his friendship with Sandoval amid thefallout over his affairwithRaquel Leviss.“He made a big mess. And then you know, he left it for us to clean up back at the businesses,” he told hostsJax TaylorandBrittany Cartwright. “And it’s hard for me not to be resentful of him… I’m taking a break from Tom right now. I haven’t seen him in awhile.”The television personality added that he feels Sandoval “exploited me because, you know, I do love Tom and I took to heart everything he told me” about his ex-girlfriendAriana Madix, who he said “vehemently” denied her ex’s version of their split.Ralph Bavaro/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Paul Archuleta/Getty; Phillip Faraone/Getty ImagesThe reality star also spoke out about “the optics” of the TomTom bar co-owner continuing to tour with his band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, amid the controversy.“He’s singing his heart out. He’s got his shirt off,” he shared. “It just looks like he has no contrition or it looks like he just doesn’t give a f— and he’s living out his rockstar dreams and good for him.”“I think that’s one thing I’ve gleaned from all the people in the restaurant…They just don’t understand, like the lack of remorse,” he added. “I know he f—ing regrets it. But, he doesn’t do a good job of showing that.”Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettySchwartz added that he needs to “lose the ego,” adding, “he needs a change of heart, humility and to say ‘I’m sorry’ — not ‘I’m sorry, but…” (Both Sandoval and Levississued publicapologiesto Madix on Instagram back in March whennews of the affairbroke.)“When you have a full f—ing blown affair, your side of the story ceases to exist, that s— is obsolete,” he shared.As for the current status of Sandoval’s relationship with Leviss, Schwartz said he was “happy to report” that he is no longer in the loop, saying, “I have no clue and it could not make me happier, I don’t want to know any secrets.“From left: Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, and Raquel Leviss.Tammie/AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Images; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty ImagesLast month, Madix, 37, called out Schwartz during an appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenwhen hostAndy Cohenasked if Madix thought Schwartz was “covering” for her then-boyfriend’s affair with Leviss.“I don’t think it was covering,” Madix replied. “I think it was actively participating in my downfall.“Schwartz admitted on the Bravo show’s finale that Sandoval had told him about the affair with Leviss, 28, prior to Madix finding out — though the timeline of when exactly that conversation happened appears to still be up for debate. (CostarLala Kent, 32, even criticized theSchwartz & Sandy’sowners for “not putting their timeline together to match” during thereunion.)Madix also confronted Schwartz directly on the finale episode. While at cocktails for a girls' night out,Katie Maloney’sex-husbandarrived to speak to Madix.“I just wanted to look you in the eyes and say I’m sorry for this whole thing,” he said in a one-on-one conversation with Madix. “I’m not looking for sympathy here, but I’m being painted as this co-conspirator, and it’s f—ing devastating to me.“It was then that Madix ended their friendship for good. “I don’t think that you are that person, but I will not have mutual friends with him. So, I’m not your friend anymore.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The third and final part of theVanderpump Rulesreunion airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
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Tom Schwartzmay be done coming to the defense of his friend and business partner,Tom Sandoval.On the latest edition of PodcastOne’sWhen Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany, the 40-year-oldVanderpump Rulesstar revealed that he’s stepping back from his friendship with Sandoval amid thefallout over his affairwithRaquel Leviss.“He made a big mess. And then you know, he left it for us to clean up back at the businesses,” he told hostsJax TaylorandBrittany Cartwright. “And it’s hard for me not to be resentful of him… I’m taking a break from Tom right now. I haven’t seen him in awhile.”The television personality added that he feels Sandoval “exploited me because, you know, I do love Tom and I took to heart everything he told me” about his ex-girlfriendAriana Madix, who he said “vehemently” denied her ex’s version of their split.Ralph Bavaro/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Paul Archuleta/Getty; Phillip Faraone/Getty ImagesThe reality star also spoke out about “the optics” of the TomTom bar co-owner continuing to tour with his band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, amid the controversy.“He’s singing his heart out. He’s got his shirt off,” he shared. “It just looks like he has no contrition or it looks like he just doesn’t give a f— and he’s living out his rockstar dreams and good for him.”“I think that’s one thing I’ve gleaned from all the people in the restaurant…They just don’t understand, like the lack of remorse,” he added. “I know he f—ing regrets it. But, he doesn’t do a good job of showing that.”Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettySchwartz added that he needs to “lose the ego,” adding, “he needs a change of heart, humility and to say ‘I’m sorry’ — not ‘I’m sorry, but…” (Both Sandoval and Levississued publicapologiesto Madix on Instagram back in March whennews of the affairbroke.)“When you have a full f—ing blown affair, your side of the story ceases to exist, that s— is obsolete,” he shared.As for the current status of Sandoval’s relationship with Leviss, Schwartz said he was “happy to report” that he is no longer in the loop, saying, “I have no clue and it could not make me happier, I don’t want to know any secrets.“From left: Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, and Raquel Leviss.Tammie/AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Images; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty ImagesLast month, Madix, 37, called out Schwartz during an appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenwhen hostAndy Cohenasked if Madix thought Schwartz was “covering” for her then-boyfriend’s affair with Leviss.“I don’t think it was covering,” Madix replied. “I think it was actively participating in my downfall.“Schwartz admitted on the Bravo show’s finale that Sandoval had told him about the affair with Leviss, 28, prior to Madix finding out — though the timeline of when exactly that conversation happened appears to still be up for debate. (CostarLala Kent, 32, even criticized theSchwartz & Sandy’sowners for “not putting their timeline together to match” during thereunion.)Madix also confronted Schwartz directly on the finale episode. While at cocktails for a girls' night out,Katie Maloney’sex-husbandarrived to speak to Madix.“I just wanted to look you in the eyes and say I’m sorry for this whole thing,” he said in a one-on-one conversation with Madix. “I’m not looking for sympathy here, but I’m being painted as this co-conspirator, and it’s f—ing devastating to me.“It was then that Madix ended their friendship for good. “I don’t think that you are that person, but I will not have mutual friends with him. So, I’m not your friend anymore.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The third and final part of theVanderpump Rulesreunion airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Tom Schwartzmay be done coming to the defense of his friend and business partner,Tom Sandoval.
On the latest edition of PodcastOne’sWhen Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany, the 40-year-oldVanderpump Rulesstar revealed that he’s stepping back from his friendship with Sandoval amid thefallout over his affairwithRaquel Leviss.
“He made a big mess. And then you know, he left it for us to clean up back at the businesses,” he told hostsJax TaylorandBrittany Cartwright. “And it’s hard for me not to be resentful of him… I’m taking a break from Tom right now. I haven’t seen him in awhile.”
The television personality added that he feels Sandoval “exploited me because, you know, I do love Tom and I took to heart everything he told me” about his ex-girlfriendAriana Madix, who he said “vehemently” denied her ex’s version of their split.
Ralph Bavaro/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Paul Archuleta/Getty; Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
The reality star also spoke out about “the optics” of the TomTom bar co-owner continuing to tour with his band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, amid the controversy.
“He’s singing his heart out. He’s got his shirt off,” he shared. “It just looks like he has no contrition or it looks like he just doesn’t give a f— and he’s living out his rockstar dreams and good for him.”
“I think that’s one thing I’ve gleaned from all the people in the restaurant…They just don’t understand, like the lack of remorse,” he added. “I know he f—ing regrets it. But, he doesn’t do a good job of showing that.”
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Schwartz added that he needs to “lose the ego,” adding, “he needs a change of heart, humility and to say ‘I’m sorry’ — not ‘I’m sorry, but…” (Both Sandoval and Levississued publicapologiesto Madix on Instagram back in March whennews of the affairbroke.)
“When you have a full f—ing blown affair, your side of the story ceases to exist, that s— is obsolete,” he shared.
As for the current status of Sandoval’s relationship with Leviss, Schwartz said he was “happy to report” that he is no longer in the loop, saying, “I have no clue and it could not make me happier, I don’t want to know any secrets.”
From left: Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, and Raquel Leviss.Tammie/AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Images; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
Tammie/AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Images; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
Last month, Madix, 37, called out Schwartz during an appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenwhen hostAndy Cohenasked if Madix thought Schwartz was “covering” for her then-boyfriend’s affair with Leviss.
“I don’t think it was covering,” Madix replied. “I think it was actively participating in my downfall.”
Schwartz admitted on the Bravo show’s finale that Sandoval had told him about the affair with Leviss, 28, prior to Madix finding out — though the timeline of when exactly that conversation happened appears to still be up for debate. (CostarLala Kent, 32, even criticized theSchwartz & Sandy’sowners for “not putting their timeline together to match” during thereunion.)
Madix also confronted Schwartz directly on the finale episode. While at cocktails for a girls' night out,Katie Maloney’sex-husbandarrived to speak to Madix.
“I just wanted to look you in the eyes and say I’m sorry for this whole thing,” he said in a one-on-one conversation with Madix. “I’m not looking for sympathy here, but I’m being painted as this co-conspirator, and it’s f—ing devastating to me.”
It was then that Madix ended their friendship for good. “I don’t think that you are that person, but I will not have mutual friends with him. So, I’m not your friend anymore.”
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The third and final part of theVanderpump Rulesreunion airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
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