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  1. #1. Why Sandoval cheated on Madix
  2. #2. How Sandoval met Leviss
  3. #3. How Sandoval's affair was exposed
  4. #4. When will the Vanderpump Rules reunion air?
  5. #5. Who will attend the Vanderpump Rules reunion?
  6. #6. What will happen at the Vanderpump Rules reunion?

Sandoval Howie Mandel Interview: Everything You Need To Know

If you're a fan of Vanderpump Rules, you probably know about the scandal that rocked the Bravo-verse last month. Tom Sandoval, one of the original cast members, admitted to cheating on his longtime girlfriend Ariana Madix with their friend and co-star Raquel Leviss. The affair, dubbed "Scandoval" by fans, was exposed on the show's season 10 premiere and caused a lot of drama among the SURvers.
But what you may not know is that Sandoval recently gave a shocking interview on Howie Mandel's podcast, where he spilled more details about his relationship with Madix, his affair with Leviss, and his current status with both women. The interview, which aired on April 12, 2023, was reportedly done without Bravo's approval and blindsided the network and the producers. In this blog post, we'll break down everything Sandoval said on Howie Mandel's podcast and what it means for the future of Vanderpump Rules.

#1. Why Sandoval cheated on Madix

sandoval howie mandel interviewSource: MSNBC News

Sandoval and Madix had been dating for nine years and were considered one of the most stable couples on Vanderpump Rules. They even bought a house together in 2019 and wrote a cocktail book together in 2020. However, according to Sandoval, their relationship was not as perfect as it seemed.
On Howie Mandel's podcast, Sandoval revealed that he and Madix had been "lacking intimacy [and] connection" for a long time. He said that they would travel more by themselves than together, and that he would go to weddings by himself. He also claimed that they stayed together for the sake of their "brand" and their fans.
"I love Ariana. I still love Ariana and I care about her very much so, but we for a while had been sort of having our own lives," he said.
Sandoval also admitted that he had lost his confidence and his mojo after being in a sexless relationship with Madix. He said that having sex with him would be like "a 19-year-old [on] his second time".

#2. How Sandoval met Leviss

sandoval howie mandel interviewSource: People

Leviss joined Vanderpump Rules in season 7 as James Kennedy's girlfriend. She quickly became friends with Madix and Sandoval, who defended her from Kennedy's verbal abuse and supported her modeling career. Leviss also worked as a hostess at SUR, the restaurant where most of the cast members work or used to work.
Sandoval said that he and Leviss had always had a "flirty" vibe, but nothing happened until August 2022, when they kissed for the first time in the backyard of the house he shared with Madix. He described the kiss as "magnetic" and said that he felt something that he hadn't felt in so long.
He also said that he didn't plan to cheat on Madix, but it just happened. He said that he was drunk and lonely, and that Leviss was there for him. He said that he felt guilty afterwards, but he couldn't stop seeing Leviss behind Madix's back.

#3. How Sandoval's affair was exposed

sandoval howie mandel interviewSource: StyleCaster

Sandoval’s affair with Leviss came to light on the season 10 premiere of Vanderpump Rules, which aired on March 14, 2023. In the episode, Lala Kent confronted Sandoval about a rumor she heard from a mutual friend that he hooked up with Leviss at Coachella in April 2022. Sandoval denied it at first, but later confessed to Madix that he did cheat on her with Leviss multiple times. Madix was devastated by Sandoval’s betrayal and broke up with him on camera.
The rest of the cast was also shocked and outraged by Sandoval’s affair. Some of them sided with Madix, while others tried to understand Sandoval’s perspective. Andy Cohen, the host of Watch What Happens Live and an executive producer of Vanderpump Rules, roasted Sandoval for his interview with Howie Mandel and said that he didn’t watch the show beforehand. Sandoval’s affair also sparked a physical fight between Scheana Shay and Leviss, which resulted in a temporary restraining order against Scheana.
Sandoval and Leviss, however, defended their relationship and said that they had a genuine connection. They also said that they regretted hurting Madix and hoped to make amends with her someday.
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#4. When will the Vanderpump Rules reunion air?

When will the Vanderpump Rules reunion airSource: US Weekly

The Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion was filmed on March 23, nearly three weeks after Andy Cohen revealed Bravo cameras started rolling again to catch the end of Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix's nine-year relationship, following the news of Tom's affair with Raquel Leviss. Andy also hinted that fans would be in for a heated reunion.
"There are about 10 more [episodes] to go until the reunion," he said on his SiriusXM radio show, Andy Cohen Live, on March 6. "It was really emotional. Nothing was left unsaid."
Given past patterns, expect the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion to drop sometime around mid to late May 2023. The exact date and time will be announced by Bravo closer to the premiere.

#5. Who will attend the Vanderpump Rules reunion?

Who will attend the Vanderpump Rules reunionSource: Reality Blurb

The Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion will feature most of the original cast members, as well as some of the newcomers who joined the show this season. The confirmed attendees are:
  • Lisa Vanderpump
  • Tom Sandoval
  • Ariana Madix
  • Raquel Leviss
  • James Kennedy
  • Lala Kent
  • Scheana Shay
  • Tom Schwartz
  • Katie Maloney-Schwartz
  • Jax Taylor
  • Brittany Cartwright
  • Stassi Schroeder
  • Beau Clark
  • Kristen Doute
  • Max Boyens
  • Dayna Kathan
  • Brett Caprioni
  • Danica Dow
Some of the cast members have already shared their reactions to the reunion on social media. Lala Kent described it as "the most exhausting reunion I've ever done" on her Instagram Story. She also said that she wanted to "crawl into a hole and sob and scream" after the taping.
Scheana Shay, who got into a physical altercation with Raquel over the affair and was slapped with a temporary restraining order by her co-star, said that she expected to be there "in person" despite the legal drama. She also said that she was "ready to go off" on her podcast Sheananigans.
Raquel Leviss, on the other hand, was reportedly unsure if she would attend the reunion. According to TMZ, she was afraid of facing Ariana and Scheana and their wrath. However, she did show up for the taping and apologized to Ariana for her role in the affair.

#6. What will happen at the Vanderpump Rules reunion?

What will happen at the Vanderpump Rules reunionSource: Bravo TV

The Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion will be full of drama, tears, and confrontations. According to sources who spoke to Page Six, the reunion will address all the major topics of the season, including:
  • The fallout from Sandoval's affair with Leviss and his breakup with Madix.
  • The status of Sandoval and Leviss' relationship and whether they are still together.
  • The reactions of Madix's friends and co-stars to her split from Sandoval and how they supported her.
  • The feud between Scheana and Raquel and whether they can ever be friends again.
  • The restraining order that Raquel filed against Scheana and whether it will be lifted or extended.
  • The wedding plans of Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright and whether they have any doubts about their marriage.
  • The engagement of Stassi Schroeder and Beau Clark and whether they have set a date for their nuptials.
  • The friendship drama between Stassi, Katie, and Kristen and whether they can ever reconcile.
  • The new romances of Max Boyens, Dayna Kathan, Brett Caprioni, and Danica Dow and whether they are still dating or not.
  • The allegations of racism and homophobia against Max and Brett and whether they have faced any consequences for their past tweets.
The Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion will be a must-watch for any fan of the show. Don't miss it when it airs on Bravo in May 2023!
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