The latest drama from Vanderpump Rules continues to unfold as Tom Sandoval is seen sporting a black eye in the show’s midseason trailer, and the circumstances surrounding it are leaving fans talking. The black eye appears just as Tom made a startling revelation about his tumultuous breakup with Ariana Madix, his former girlfriend, which is central to the ongoing Scandoval saga.
Tom Sandoval’s Shocking Claims
In an exclusive interview on Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, Tom, 40, opened up about the explosive moment leading to his split from Ariana, 37. “Obviously, she was very upset. She freaking punched me and all this s–t,” Tom said, recalling an intense exchange before news of his affair with Raquel Leviss broke in early March. The Vanderpump Rules fans were quick to connect the dots when the midseason trailer aired, showing Tom with a shiner while engaged in an emotionally charged conversation with Ariana.
This revelation adds another layer to the highly publicized breakup, with viewers watching to see how it will play out on screen. The new footage teased not only Tom’s black eye but also an argument between the ex-couple, culminating in Ariana’s sharp retort, “You don’t deserve one f–king tear from me.”
The Drama Intensifies
The trailer also features a pivotal moment where Tom, seemingly trying to salvage some form of communication with Ariana, tells her, “I wish we both would have tried harder,” only for Ariana to fiercely respond, “For you to die.”
As the trailer continues, the tension reaches new heights, with fans eager to witness how this explosive relationship dynamic will unfold as the season progresses.
Jax Taylor’s Backlash
Tom’s recent comments about the breakup and Ariana’s actions have not gone unnoticed by his fellow Vanderpump Rules cast members. Jax Taylor, a former star of the series, took to Access Hollywood to express his disapproval. “He hasn’t owned up to anything, he’s justifying everything,” Jax said, calling for Tom to take full responsibility for his actions and show some empathy toward Ariana.
Tom’s Apology to Ariana
Earlier in March, Tom publicly apologized to Ariana for the pain caused by his affair. In an emotional Instagram post, he wrote, “I want to first and foremost apologize to everyone I’ve hurt through this process… I made mistakes, I was selfish, and made reckless decisions that hurt somebody I love.” Despite his public remorse, the ongoing drama continues to unfold, with new revelations surfacing each week.
A Look at the Fallout
As Tom and Ariana’s relationship imploded, fans are also following Raquel Leviss’ involvement in the scandal. Tom has since stated that he and Raquel are taking a break from their relationship. “We’re really good friends,” he mentioned on the Howie Mandel podcast, further complicating the situation.
With the release of the midseason trailer, Vanderpump Rules fans are in for a wild ride. The drama surrounding Tom, Ariana, and Raquel is far from over, and viewers are eagerly awaiting more explosive moments from the reality show. Will Tom finally take responsibility for his actions? Stay tuned as the Scandoval continues to unfold on Bravo.
Vanderpump Rules airs on Bravo on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET.