VanderPump Rules: Suddenly, it’s a “Scandoval”

This season of VanderPump Rules has already started with a bang. With the revelation that Katie and Tom Schwartz are divorcing – but remaining friends – the friend group vibe is already weary. Katie has thrown herself into the dating scene but has one caveat for Tom Schwartz – do not date anyone within the friend group.

Last season, Raquel broke off her engagement to James. Now James has moved on and moved in with Ally within six weeks of Raquel breaking up with him. Raquel tried to go on a few dates with Peter, but things fizzled quickly. With the help of a bit of prodding from Scheana, her attention quickly turned to Tom Schwartz. Raquel even asked Katie how she would feel if Raquel was to “make out” with him. LaLa then jumped in on this conversation and told Raquel she would be wrong even to consider the idea.

It turns out that Raquel was not only considering making out with Tom Schwartz. As exclusively reported by TMZ, there has been a “Scandoval” in VanderPump Land. Racquel has been making out and doing much more with Tom Sandoval. As noted, Arianna found explicit text messages from Raquel on Tom’s phone while she was supporting him at his show for his band. Instagram account cici.loves.you summarizes this scandal, which Andy Cohen himself has dubbed a “Scandoval.”

Since the news of his cheating was public, Tom Sandoval posted this message on his social media.

His seemingly “non-apology” prompted this response from Katie and LaLa.

LaLa posted on her Instagram story to mock Raquel’s “PR strategy” and to “demand her ten percent cut.” for helping Raquel portray “the Bambi-eyed victim” throughout her seasons on VanderPump Rules. Katie also posted on her Instagram story that Raquel’s “PR strategy” was “more nefarious behavior” on Raquel’s part.

Raquel’s co-worker Charli Burnett has taken to Twitter to express her displeasure and to tell off Raquel’s sister, who tried to come to her defense.

https://twitter.com/glamkatecouture/status/1631846120715620354?s=61&t=VXwDJrpwZrgkaDOjQpGxsQ

https://twitter.com/charliburnett_/status/1632148172322791426?s=61&t=VXwDJrpwZrgkaDOjQpGxsQ

https://twitter.com/charliburnett_/status/1632169863191076867?s=61&t=VXwDJrpwZrgkaDOjQpGxsQ

James has been uncharacteristically quiet on social media about this “Scandoval.” He reposted the TMZ article reporting the news to his Instagram feed.

On the other hand, Peter shadily implies he is glad he is away from all the drama.

Arianna has temporarily disabled her social media accounts while she deals with her personal life. Arianna is surrounded by her girl squad, including Scheana, Katie, and LaLa. They celebrated their friendships with Arianna and her inner strength on social media.

While this “Scandoval” may have ripped through VanderPump Land at lightning speed and caused a lot of damage, the true bonds of friendship for some of these ladies will never be broken. As seen in this case, the ladies of VanderPump Rules may fight, but when it comes to a “Scandoval” and the betrayal of one “friend” against another – they will be there for their friend in need.