Tom Sandoval made his appearance in Vanderpump Rules season 11 episode 2, which demonstrated the complexity of his relationship with Ariana Madix despite his absence for the majority of the first episode of the season.
Tom didn’t appear in the first few minutes of Vanderpump Rules’ inaugural episode, but the season premiere revealed to viewers where the rest of the cast were a few months after Scandoval embarrassed the friend group. Together with the rest of the group, Tom discovered a completely different world in Los Angeles after filming Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test season 2 on location in different Zealand.
Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Episode 2 Recap
A lot has changed in their normally close-knit circle of friends since Tom decided to have an affair behind Ariana’s back with Raquel Leviss, who has since left Vanderpump Rules. Even though Tom and Ariana still share a roof, there is almost no communication between the ex-couples.
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Their uneasiness with one another has negatively impacted their personal and professional relationships. Now that Tom is back and fighting for what is rightfully his, this dynamic will probably be addressed throughout season 11 of Vanderpump Rules, even if Ariana will stop at nothing to impede his progress.
Tom did not attend the premiere because the first episode focused on the lives of the cast after Scandoval, establishing Ariana’s incredibly hectic existence following the controversy. Vanderpump Rules season 11 episode 2 found Tom back in Los Angeles, prepared to celebrate his birthday amid significant changes in his life, after returning to his and Ariana’s shared residence at the end of the premiere episode.
He revealed that he was trying to exact revenge on himself for his previous deeds while he was overseas filming Special Forces. Tom was uncomfortable, but he hoped to turn it into a positive by acknowledging his advancement. One of Tom’s few pals stopped by when he got back to Los Angeles to inquire about how things had been going.
When the incident affected their joint enterprise, Schwartz & Sandy’s, a bit, Tom’s trainer, Jason, inquired about his relationship with Tom Schwartz. Tom said that he understood why his best friend and business partner was hurting, even though he was disappointed that Schwartz hadn’t been defending him in the media.
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To clear the air before matters worsened, Tom indicated he needed to speak with Schwartz. Producers forced Tom and Ariana to discuss their views about their shared apartment, even though they have no interaction at all. As they are in the worst situation they have ever been in, they both agree that it is difficult to have to share a home.
Tom mentioned that he finds it tough to feel as though he must tread carefully around the house, while Ariana expressed how much she detests feeling as though she doesn’t have freedom in her own space. Tom clarified that while he had hoped Ariana would allow him to purchase her out of the house, she had been averse to the notion because she thought it would be too simple.