Katie Maloney neither forgives nor forgets when it comes to Tom Sandova's past wrongs — including how he contributed to the fall of her marriage.
During a new episode of Vanderpump Rules that aired on Tuesday, March 12, Katie, 37, discussed Sandoval's attempt at redemption with Lala Kent, Scheana Shay and Kristina Kelly. Scheana, 38, sparked a negative response from Katie when she opened up about the progress she's made with Sandoval, 41.
“For the first time since all this happened, I know without a shadow of a doubt that those were real tears,” she told the group, referring to her session of meditation with Sandoval in a previous episode. In response, Kristina asked if Scheana thought Sandoval was "sadder" about losing their friendship than "actually being out of a relationship" with his ex-girlfriend. Ariana Madix
“Honestly, yes,” Scheana said before repeating Sandoval’s claims about what led to his affair with Rachel “Raquel” Léviss. “Because he was so unhappy with her for so long.”
Scheana noted that she previously didn't have the space to process the loss of Sandoval as a friend — until now.
“Five months later, I’m finally going through the grieving process,” she explained. “Ariana has already mourned this loss. She's making millions of dollars and living her best life. I am not here."
The Vanderpump Rules costar initially found themselves divided in March 2023 when news broke of Sandoval and Ariana's split due to his infidelity. Most of the friend group sided with Ariana, 38, but viewers have since seen Scheana, Lala, 33, and James Kennedy begin to resolve their issues with Sandoval throughout the season 11.
Katie, however, refused to back down from her dislike of Sandoval, adding, "Is this the type of individual you want in your life?" Because you miss the person who doesn't exist.
