Tom Sandoval

Tom Sandoval is an American reality television personality and entrepreneur best known for starring on Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules since its premiere in 2013. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and modeling before becoming a fixture in the reality TV world.

Sandoval gained fame as one of the original cast members of Vanderpump Rules, which documented the lives of staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurants. He became known for his outgoing personality, love of grooming products, and on-again-off-again relationship with co-star Ariana Madix.

In 2023, Sandoval became the center of “Scandoval,” one of reality TV’s biggest controversies, when his affair with co-star Raquel Leviss was exposed after nine years with Madix. The scandal dominated headlines and social media, making him one of Bravo’s most controversial figures.

Despite the backlash, Sandoval has maintained his business ventures including co-ownership of TomTom restaurant with Tom Schwartz and Lisa Vanderpump. His bar Schwartz & Sandy’s closed in December 2024. He also fronts his cover band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras. In 2025, he appeared on The Traitors Season 3.