Tom Sandoval talks about Ariana Madix’s split, Raquel Levis affair

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by Tamantha Ryan

March 4, 2023 | 9:11 p.m

Tom Sandoval speaks out after his months-long split from Ariana Madix with Raquel Leves.

“Hey, I completely understand and deserve your anger and disappointment towards me, but please go away. [Tom] Schwartz my friends and family are out of this situation…” Ho wrote on Instagram Saturday.

Sandoval, 39, explained that Schwartz, 40, found out about it “very recently” and “didn’t condone it.”

He then apparently addressed the rage towards his and her new L.A. bar, Schwartz & Sandy, which he called on fans to “boycott” after news of his cheating scandal broke on Friday.

“There are 3 other partners and 20 employees, who depend on the restaurant to earn income for themselves and their families,” Sandoval wrote. “exactly like [first bar] @TomTom, I’m a small part of something much bigger.

Please direct your anger at me, not at them. They did nothing wrong.”

The reality star told fans he was “taking a step back” from work “out of respect” from his colleagues and staff.

He concluded the note ominously without directly addressing his infidelity or breakup, writing, “I need some time to process everything else. Sorry for everything.”

TMZ was the first to report that Sandoval and Madix, 37, have separated after nearly a decade together.

An insider also confirmed the news to us, saying, “It’s true that they split and the cameras are rolling.”

“The majority of the cast is expected to get together and film tomorrow to share their reactions to Raquel and Sandoval’s case. Mostly everyone is shocked and very sad about Ariana,” the source continued.

The “Dead Want Women” actress reportedly broke up with Sandoval after learning of his affair with Leviss, 28, on Wednesday, when she attended his show with his band Tom Sandoval & the Most Extras in Los Angeles.

A source told Page Six that Levis and Sandoval have “communicated inappropriately for months” and now they “want to be together.”

The insider added that Maddix was “surprised by the cheating.”

“Ariana is heartbroken,” the source told us. Ariana was there for Raquel during James [Kennedy] break up.”

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The insider also said that Maddix feels “betrayed” by Leavis, whom she considered a “friend.”

Several of Vandrpump’s co-stars on “Vandrpump Rules” have spoken out about infidelity, including Levi’s ex-fiancé, James Kennedy.

“I hope you all feel as sick as I do. That explains it all,” he said while sharing the news on his Instagram.

Lala Kent also participated, leaving a scathing comment under Kennedy’s post. “I’ve been telling you all!” I wrote. “Everyone said I was a ‘bully.’ It’s called YOU TRIGGER ME and I SEE YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE! I knew those two were disgusting from the jump.”