Vanderpump Rules Star Tom Sandoval Packs His Bags After Split From Ariana Madix
Tom Sandoval was photographed loading a suitcase and other bags into his car and leaving the house he shared with his girlfriend Ariana Madix after their split.
Sandoval, 39, packed his bags after it broke out that he had been dating co-star Raquel Leviss, 28, leading to the breakup of his nine-year relationship with Madix, 37.
The reality star was seen loading several bags into the trunk of a car, with a friend standing next to him, before checking into a hotel in Orange County.
Sandoval wore an all-black look, wearing a T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers for the move.
Tom and his friend also made a stop at a gas station after leaving the house, while they picked up drinks and snacks for the road.
Packing up: Tom Sandoval was photographed loading a suitcase and other bags into his car and leaving the house he shared with his girlfriend Ariana Madix after their split.
The Latest: Sandoval, 39, packed his bags after it emerged he had been ‘hooking up’ with co-star Raquel Leviss, 28, leading to the breakup of his nine-year relationship with Madix, of 37.
It’s unclear if he was moving permanently or just traveling, as his band has a show in Anaheim on Friday night.
The Vanderpumps Rules star was also later spotted having lunch with a mystery woman.
Madix is said to have learned of Sandoval’s alleged cheating with Leviss in recent days, ending their nine-year romance shortly thereafter.
A production source told DailyMail.com: “There is more to this story that will be revealed in the coming weeks, but all is not as it seems, however it is true that Tom and Raquel have been connecting.”
“We should change the name of the show to Raquel Rules as she has definitely become the star of the show this season, giving it her all.”
“The production has turned the cameras back on and they are capturing all the fallout as the cast reacts to this news. This will be the best season of Vanderpump Rules yet.
The cast should thank Raquel and Tom as Bravo is already talking about renewing the show for an 11th season. This is the mess viewers live for.
Madix has since deleted her Instagram account, though neither she nor Sandoval nor Leviss have made any public comments.
On his way out: He was seen loading several bags into the trunk of a car while a friend stood next to him, before checking into a hotel in Orange County.
Move? The reality star had her work cut out for her, lifting a series of large suitcases.
End of their romance: Madix is said to have learned of Sandoval’s alleged infidelity with Leviss in recent days, ending their nine-year romance shortly thereafter.
Lots of Stuff: The two friends also put some of Tom’s stuff in the back seat.
Snacks for the Road: Tom and his friend also made a stop at a gas station after leaving the house, while they picked up drinks and snacks for the road.
All Black: Sandoval rocked an all black look, donning a T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers for movement.
Accessories: Accessorized with a white bead necklace and a pair of black sunglasses.
Adjustment: At one point he was seen adjusting his sunglasses while walking.
Unclear: It’s unclear if he was moving permanently or just traveling, as his band has a show in Anaheim on Friday night.
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Sandoval, Madix, Leviss and Bravo for comment.
Sandoval and Madix were last seen together on Wednesday, and sources said TMZwho were first to report the split: The couple’s nearly decade-long romance “has been out for a while.”
Sandoval and Madix have been dating since 2014 after Madix joined Vanderpump Rules in season 2.
It was confirmed during the season 2 reunion special that they were dating and have been together ever since.
Leviss has been seen attempting to pursue a new romance with Tom Schwartz on the final season of Vanderpump Rules, following his split from wife Katie Maloney following a 12-year romance and three-year marriage.
Leviss announced his own split from James Kennedy in January after five years together. In the wake of the hookup revelations, she wrote on Instagram: ‘I hope everyone is feeling as sick as I am. This explains everything.’
LaLa Kent said: ‘I knew these two were disgusting from the jump!’
Madix’s brother, Jeremy, criticized Sandoval, writing: “It’s funny to see people escalate on social media and be so fake that they’re willing to shit on people who are supposed to be their ‘best friends’ (a term that used a lot. often around here) all just to come up or have some kind of story.
Mystery Woman: The Vanderpumps Rules star was later spotted having lunch with a mystery woman
Lunch: Tom seemed to be listening to the conversation at the table as he sat down with the food in front of him.
Headphones on: He kept the headphones in his ears while he sat down to eat.
Getting Gas: Tom and his friend stopped for gas during their trip
Drinks: They were seen leaving the convenience store with a bottle of water and Coca-Cola
Split: Sandoval and Madix have been dating since 2014 after Madix joined Vanderpump Rules in season 2
First sighting: It was the first sighting of the reality star since the alleged cheating scandal made waves online earlier in the day.
“This lifestyle and this group is beyond toxic and I would not recommend it to anyone…Toms struggles to have a mid-life crisis with his embarrassing gang and Raquel has faked her way to the top trying to do something with his life arranged”. stepping on anyone to get there starting with James.
‘Sell the lame type s**t. Let’s all remember that Raquel was a fan of the show before all this. Does anyone pay attention?
On Wednesday’s episode of Vanderpump Rules, Leviss tried to get Schwartz to make out with her, but he politely turned her down.