Tom Sandoval
Tom Sandoval | |
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Sandoval in 2016 | |
| Born | Thomas Anthony Sandoval 7 July 1982 (age 42) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actor, musician, businessman |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Television | Vanderpump Rules, The Traitors |
Thomas Anthony Sandoval (born 7 July 1982) is an American television personality. He was a cast member on Bravo's reality television series Vanderpump Rules and the third season of Peacock's The Traitors.
Career
Sandoval appears as Jack in the 2002 music video for "Misunderstood" by Bon Jovi, and reprised his role as Jack in the 2003 video for Bon Jovi's "All About Lovin' You".[1] From 2013 to 2024, Sandoval was a main cast member on Bravo's reality television series Vanderpump Rules. He was a former bartender, having previously worked at Villa Blanca before moving to SUR Restaurant & Lounge, two West Hollywood eateries co-owned by Lisa Vanderpump and her husband Ken Todd.[2]
Sandoval is a co-author of the mixology book, Fancy AF Cocktails: Drink Recipes from a Couple of Professional Drinkers, written with Ariana Madix and Danny Pellegrino.[3] The book was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2019.[4] In December 2020, the trio were faced with a lawsuit filed by author Alison Baker over an alleged breach of contract. The lawsuit was settled in May 2022.[5]
In 2023, Sandoval competed in season ten of The Masked Singer as "Diver". He was eliminated on "NFL Night".[6] In 2025 he appeared on season three of the U.S. version of The Traitors.[7]
In 2025, Sandoval auditioned on the twentieth season of America's Got Talent with his band, Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras. They received four yeses from the show's judges (Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Mel B, and Howie Mandel).[8]
Personal life
Sandoval was in a relationship with Kristen Doute from 2007 to 2013.[9] Sandoval was in a relationship with Ariana Madix from 2013 to 2023.[10][11] Sandoval and Madix very publicly separated after she discovered that he had been cheating on Madix with her friend and Vanderpump Rules co-star Raquel (now Rachel) Leviss. The shocking breakup was dubbed "Scandoval" by the media.[12]
As of February 2024, he is dating model Victoria Lee Robinson.[13]
Filmography
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "Misunderstood" | Bon Jovi | Jack | Uncredited |
| 2003 | "All About Lovin' You" | Bon Jovi | Jack |
As himself
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Hills | 1 episode; uncredited |
| 2011 | Film Fiend | 1 episode |
| 2012–2014 | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | 6 episodes |
| 2013–2024 | Vanderpump Rules | 173 episodes |
| 2013 | 2 Miles in 20 Minutes | Short |
| 2015–2023 | Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen | 17 episodes |
| 2015 | The Playboy Morning Show | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Bravo After Hours with Carrie Keagan | 1 episode |
| 2016 | E! News Daily | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Vanderpump Rules After Show | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Hollywood Medium | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Poker Night Live | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Vanderpumped | |
| 2019 | Celebrity Page | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Celebrity Family Feud | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Migz interviews Tom Sandoval & Tom Schwartz | Video |
| 2019 | National Film & Television Awards USA | TV Special |
| 2019 | GMA Day | 1 episode |
| 2019–2022 | 1st Look | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | The Morning Show | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Click Bait with Batchelor Nation | 1 episode |
| 2020–2021 | The Kelly Clarkson Show | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | For Real: The Story of Reality TV | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Migz Across America: The Idea | |
| 2022 | Nick Cannon | 1 episode |
| 2022 | 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted | TV Special |
| 2022 | Winter House | 2 episodes |
| 2022–2023 | Entertainment Tonight | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Dish Nation | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Extra | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Special Forces: World's Toughest Test | 8 episodes |
| 2023 | The Masked Singer | Season 10, 2 episodes (as ‘Diver’) |
| 2025 | The Traitors | Season 3 |
| 2025 | America’s Got Talent | Season 20 |
Film and television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Playing with Fire | Miles | |
| 2008 | Reflection | Darien | Short |
| 2009 | Alien Presence | Doug | |
| 2009 | The Pit and the Pendulum | Vinnie | |
| 2010 | Puppet Master: Axis of Evil | Ben / Max | Video |
| 2011 | Behind Your Eyes | Steven Carlyle | |
| 2012 | 23 Minutes to Sunrise | Donald | |
| 2014 | Tango Amargo | Javi | Short |
| 2015 | Social Status | Zach | 1 episode |
| 2016 | The Raiven Destiny | Staka | Short |
| 2019 | The Other Two | Tom Sandoval | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Dying for a Baby | Dave | TV Movie |
| 2021 | Killer in the Attic | Connor | TV Movie |
| 2021 | Scare Us | Peter Metus | |
| 2022 | Bee and PuppyCat | Crispin Wizard |
References
- ^ Haas, Mariah (May 11, 2018). "'Vanderpump Rules' ' Tom Sandoval Once Starred In a Bon Jovi Music Video with Camila Alves". People. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Denninger, Lindsay (April 2, 2018). "Does Tom Sandoval Work At SUR In 2018? The 'Vanderpump Rules' Star Is Making Big Moves". Bustle. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Vena, Jocelyn (December 6, 2019). "Ariana Madix Explains Why She Worked with Tom Sandoval After Their Previous Cocktail Book Drama". Bravo TV Official Site. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ "drink recipes from a couple of professional drinkers". Fancy AF cocktails. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ "Author drops lawsuit against Madix, Sandoval of 'Vanderpump Rules'". Hey SoCal. May 12, 2022. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Huff, Lauren (October 4, 2023). "The Masked Singer reveals Diver as this reality TV villain in cameo-heavy NFL Night". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Brockington, Ariana (5 June 2024). "Exclusive: 'The Traitors' Season 3 cast is revealed — and it's the most 'treacherous' yet". TODAY.com. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "'AGT' Judges Weigh in on Tom Sandoval's Cheating Scandal as He Auditions for Season 20: Find Out What Happened". People.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Macke, Johnni (May 4, 2023). "Pump Rules' Tom Sandoval, Kristen Doute's Relationship Timeline". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Palmer, Tamara (May 24, 2023). "Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix's Relationship Timeline". People. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ "Kristen Doute's 'Vanderpump Rules' Shock Return Is a Full-Circle Moment". Rolling Stone. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "Rachel Leviss' lawsuit against former co-stars reveals new Scandoval details". TODAY.com. 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Vanderpump Rules' Tom Sandoval Shares Dating Update With Girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson". E! Online. 2025-03-12. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
External links
- Tom Sandoval at IMDb