History of Tom Sandoval in Timeline

Tom Sandoval is an American television personality, restaurateur, and musician, primarily known for his role in Bravo's reality series Vanderpump Rules. He also appeared in the third season of Peacock's The Traitors. Sandoval's involvement in Vanderpump Rules has made him a prominent figure in popular culture and reality television.

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2002: Appears in Bon Jovi music video

In 2002, Tom Sandoval appeared as Jack in the music video for "Misunderstood" by Bon Jovi.

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2003: Reprised role in Bon Jovi music video

In 2003, Tom Sandoval reprised his role as Jack in the music video for Bon Jovi's "All About Lovin' You".

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2007: Began relationship with Kristen Doute

In 2007, Tom Sandoval began a relationship with Kristen Doute, who was a SUR co-worker and Vanderpump Rules co-star.

2013: Main cast member on Vanderpump Rules

In 2013, Tom Sandoval became a main cast member on Bravo's reality television series Vanderpump Rules.

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2013: Ended relationship with Kristen Doute

In 2013, Tom Sandoval's relationship with Kristen Doute ended.

2014: Began relationship with Ariana Madix

In 2014, Tom Sandoval began a relationship with Ariana Madix.

2018: Opened Tom Tom restaurant

In August 2018, Tom Sandoval opened a restaurant called "Tom Tom" with Tom Schwartz, Lisa Vanderpump, and Ken Todd. Sandoval invested $50,000 for a five percent stake in the restaurant.

2019: Published 'Fancy AF Cocktails'

In 2019, Tom Sandoval co-authored the mixology book, Fancy AF Cocktails: Drink Recipes from a Couple of Professional Drinkers, with Ariana Madix and Danny Pellegrino. The book was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

December 2020: Lawsuit Filed Over Breach of Contract

In December 2020, Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, and Danny Pellegrino faced a lawsuit filed by author Alison Baker over an alleged breach of contract.

May 2022: Lawsuit Settled

In May 2022, the lawsuit filed against Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, and Danny Pellegrino was settled.

2023: Separated from Ariana Madix

In 2023, Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix very publicly separated after she discovered that he had been cheating on her with Rachel Leviss, which was dubbed "Scandoval" by the media.

2023: Competed on The Masked Singer

In 2023, Tom Sandoval competed as "Diver" in season ten of The Masked Singer and was eliminated on "NFL Night".

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February 2024: Dating Victoria Lee Robinson

As of February 2024, Tom Sandoval is dating model Victoria Lee Robinson.

2024: Continued role on Vanderpump Rules

In 2024, Tom Sandoval was a main cast member on Bravo's reality television series Vanderpump Rules.

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2025: Appeared on The Traitors

In 2025 Tom Sandoval appeared on season three of the U.S. version of The Traitors.

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2025: Auditioned on America's Got Talent

In 2025, Tom Sandoval auditioned on the twentieth season of America's Got Talent with his band, Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras. They received 4 yeses from judges. The group made it to the live shows, but was eliminated in the first week after being buzzed by Cowell.

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