Katie Maloney Has a Shocking Theory About Tom Schwartz’s Role in Scandoval

Watching the latest episodes of Vanderpump Rules is like a modern sleuthing caper. It’s giving Agatha Christie vibes. No, we aren’t hunting a killer. Just a sly weasel and his shameless mistress. Clues are piling up, and isn’t everyone looking for the double-meanings in each sentence, glance, and confrontation? We know how the story ends. The question is how did Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss navigate their trysts around Ariana Madix? And the whole VPR crew for that matter.

Tom Schwartz is the presumed accomplice due to his proximity with the cheating duo. His ex-wife Katie Maloney knows best how much Sandoval influences him. And Katie supports the theory that Schwartz was in the know for quite some time.

Katie thinks Raquel kissed Schwartz to provoke Sandoval

The Something About Her co-owner shared a new theory with Bravo executive Andy Cohen. She appeared on a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live to react to the most recent VPR episode.

Andy asked Katie if her former line of thought was still valid. In a previous interview, Katie labeled Schwartz as a “decoy” that was “duped” by both the cheating parties.

Now, the reality TV star suggests Raquel was functioning as the sole instigator, playing all sides at once.

“I think, right after the wedding, after him and Raquel kissed is when Sandoval told him, because I think Raquel was playing funny games with Sandoval. Maybe trying to make him jealous because you know, ‘Well I’m single I can do what I want. You have a girlfriend, so I’m gonna go kiss your friend,'” she explained.

The kiss with Schwartz gave Sandoval a motive to tell his friend about the affair. It also functioned to keep Raquel in line.

Katie continued, “And so Sandoval came and put a kibosh on it and told Schwartz that him and Raquel have a thing going on so Schwartz wouldn’t pursue Raquel. That’s my theory.”

Sandoval, of course, wouldn’t have to worry about Schwartz spilling his secrets.

“So now Schwartz knows about it. But Schwartz isn’t going to do anything about it because Schwartz has been Sandoval’s like, vault for years,” she concluded.

There you have it sleuths. Katie has presented a highly plausible explanation based on her intuition of Raquel and the well-documented spineless demeanor of her ex-husband.

Vanderpump Rules continues Wednesdays on Bravo at 9/8c.

TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF KATIE’S THEORY? IS THERE ANYTHING YOU SAW IN THE RECENT EPISODE THAT CHANGED YOUR MIND ABOUT THE NARRATIVE RAQUEL AND SANDOVAL GAVE?

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'Bachelor in Paradise' alum Victoria Fuller hints she and Greg Grippo are house hunting

Bachelor in Paradise alum Victoria Fuller has teased that she and boyfriend, The Bachelorette 17 alum Greg Grippo, have been looking for a house together.

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TLC Reality Star Olivia Plath Loses Her 15-Year-Old Brother in Tragic Accident

Welcome to Plathville can be a frustrating show to watch. The series revolves around the Plaths, an ultraconservative family who, in the kindest of terms, value family, religion, and traditional roles. But if you were to ask Olivia Plath, she’d give it to you a bit straighter than that.

Olivia married into the family when she got together with her husband, Ethan Plath. Olivia grew up highly conservative but broke free of that lifestyle when she was a teenager. Her rejection of such values often caused her to butt heads with Ethan’s parents, Barry and Kim. As with other conservative reality TV personalities, Barry and Kim aren’t exactly beloved by fans. On the flip side, because Olivia would stand up for herself and her husband, she quickly became a fan-favorite.

Olivia is a photographer by trade and does a lot of her business through Instagram. But recently, she informed her followers and any potential clients that she’d be taking a break from social media, prompting any business inquiries to come through email.

Why Olivia decided to take a break from social media

Olivia explained on Instagram that she was “taking some space” due to the loss of her brother, Micah Meggs. She said, “I lost a younger brother last night to an unexpected accident and I need some clarity and space for grieving. Unfortunately, reality TV stars aren’t immune to tragedy.

Micah was riding his electric bike on a major highway in the evening when he was struck by a car driving in the same lane going in the same direction. He is the ninth of 10 children, all of whom survived him, along with his parents, Don and Karen Meggs.

Due to a brachial plexus injury at birth, Micah lived with cerebral palsy. His loved ones asked that no flowers be given, and instead, donations be made to the United Brachial Plexus Network (UBPN). Perhaps some good can come out of this through those donations. Olivia certainly is the type of reality TV personality to support a good cause.

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Real Housewives of Atlanta: All of Season 3’s Bombshell Moments

Season 3 of Real Housewives of Atlanta gave the fans every type of drama imaginable. Viewers witnessed a wedding, a marriage gradually falling apart, and an over-the-top baby shower. And some shocking secrets were also revealed.

Two new cast members, model Cynthia Bailey and attorney Phaedra Parks, joined the Atlanta ladies. This duo gave us some of the most memorable moments of the season. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and revisit the bombshell moments from season 3 of RHOA.

Baby Love

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Phaedra Parks brought all of the refined manners of a proper Southern lady. She was an attorney and was married to Apollo Nida. And Phaedra was expecting her first child. She had a maternity photoshoot with her husband. Let’s just say I will never look at a pickle the same way again.

But Phaedra gifted us a Kentucky-derby-themed baby shower that was one for the ages. Kim Zolciak rolled up late and without her hat. Phaedra made a grand entrance and later tripped the light fantastic with Dwight Eubanks. It looked at times like a beautiful wedding. And Kandi Burruss coined a term for Phaedra’s amazing rhinestones on her eyelashes: “boughetto.”  

NeNe and Greg’s Marital Downfall

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NeNe Leakes and Gregg Leakes’ marriage was certainly under a magnifying glass from being on the show. Look at how many Real Housewives marriages have failed. What seemed like a happy marriage was starting to show signs of stress. Gregg claimed that fame had swiveled NeNe’s head and changed her. He even went on a local radio show to express his frustrations…with the world. NeNe met with a divorce attorney to discuss her options. The couple’s once strong relationship was in a surprising downward spiral. Their marital issues would continue to play out during Season 4.

Check Your Calendar

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Phaedra claimed that she was unaware of when her baby was conceived. Or her due date. I think that most moms out there knew that this was beyond fishy.

There was some funky math going on. Especially when the RHOA cast members tried to figure out Phaedra’s miraculously shifting due date.

The mom-to-be even announced that she was being induced early. Say what? She called out Kim, who was a registered nurse, for questioning her baby’s due date.

When Kandi went to visit Phaedra in the hospital, she discovered the truth. Phaedra’s son was conceived out of wedlock, which was a big issue in her family. So, Phaedra decided to try and keep the truth from them.

Tour Bus or Fight Club?

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Cynthia, Sheree Whitfield, and Phaedra were anxiously awaiting Kandi’s tour bus in Miami. The ladies were going to celebrate Cynthia’s bachelorette party. But Kim, NeNe, Kandi, and Kim’s assistant Sweetie Hughes were embroiled in a battle on the bus. NeNe was pissed about life in general.

So, she started telling Kim that she treated Sweetie like “a slave.” NeNe claimed that Kim was disrespectful to both her and Sweetie. The fight escalated from there. NeNe got out of her seat and headed right over to Kim. Kandi was in the middle, and other people held NeNe back. This was pure rage, and it was frightening to watch. Kim decided that her friendship with NeNe was over.

But the argument continued when the group left the bus. NeNe and Kim continued to squabble, and NeNe threatened to “snap” Kim’s neck. It was just the relaxing and rejuvenating time that Cynthia was hoping for.

Wedding Day Blues

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I adore a Real Housewives wedding. I’m here for the dresses, the tears, the gigantic floral arrangements, and the food. But when Cynthia was preparing to wed Peter Thomas, their path to the altar was far from smooth. Peter explained to his bride-to-be, just weeks before the wedding, that they were in financial trouble. The stress of the situation took a toll on Cynthia.

Then Cynthia’s mother and sister tried to persuade Cynthia not to marry Peter. They worked out a unique angle. They hid the marriage certificate. But Cynthia insisted on marrying her groom under a canopy of dinosaur bones at a museum. And they say romance is dead.

Of course, we all know that the couple eventually ended up in splitsville. But their union spawned many more seasons of drama.

Season 3 of RHOA proved why this franchise was must-see television. It was like living through all of life’s biggest transitions in one epic season.

TELL US- WHICH BOMBSHELL MOMENT WAS YOUR FAVORITE? DID YOU LOVE PHAEDRA’S BABY SHOWER? WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT NENE AND KIM’S ALTERCATION ON THE BUS?

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Ariana Madix Will Have First Interview After Scandoval With Andy Cohen Following Vanderpump Rules Finale

Andy hits The View! If you didn’t know, Andy Cohen released his new book Daddy Diaries, that tells his relatable story about being a single dad. It also incorporates other facets of his life such as: working in entertainment and his glitterati-type relationships. So, what could Andy have to say on The View? Well, it was more than the book – he teased the Vanderpump Rules reunion.

We’re waiting! The reunion is right around the corner, and the events have played out in the press for months. #Scandoval has taken the nation by storm, and The View host, Alyssa Farah Griffin, wanted the scoop on what’s to come. Andy described Tom Sandoval as “a shell of himself” during the reunion. He actually used the words “shaking” and “thin.” Was this stress manifesting (like Scheana Shay watching the trailer), or, could Tom be less than sober? Who really knows.

When can we hear from Ariana?

Andy did announce that the first interview with Ariana Madix is on Watch What Happens Live – Wednesday night after the finale. I’m sure we’ll get the lowdown from Ariana on how she is, her impression of the episode, and all these events in her life we’ve been hearing about. Girl is doing everything: playing a cop in a Lifetime movie, going to Coachella, traveling to Mexico to celebrate others, and even attended the White House Correspondents Dinner with Lisa Vanderpump and Ken (knows when something is not right) Todd. Don’t forget, Ken is the one who told us that Raquel stayed the night at Tom and Ariana’s when she wasn’t there.

Apparently, Ariana’s reunion vibe is leaning in the direction of “angry”. I think the whole thing is going to be a hot mess. The cast can’t even go to the beach together without trying to rip each other apart. If LaLa Tupac Kent says she went too hard, it went pretty far. I sometimes (i.e., always) wonder if anyone apologizes to anyone after these things? Or if anybody wants to improve?

Vanderpump Rules continues with its explosive Season 10 finale on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 9/8c on Bravo. Ariana’s interview with Andy will follow on Watch What Happens Live the same evening.

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Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 14 Recap: The Finale From the Before Times

Oof. This was another rough one. Welcome back to another week of Vanderpump Rules. We’re only an episode away from the highly anticipated reunion. For now, it’s like we’re looking into another dimension. A time before everyone knew about Scandoval. Next week, that all changes!

Last week, Tom Sandoval was getting caught in a lie thanks to Lala Kent. This polyester putz was lingering at a BBQ with his mistress while his girlfriend was home grieving the loss of her grandmother. This week, Ariana admits she’s bothered by Tom’s behavior, even if just for the fact that it opens their relationship to more scrutiny. Aim higher. 

The truth booth

VANDERPUMP RULES — Pictured: (l-r) Tom Schwartz, Tom Sandoval — (Photo by: Nicole Weingart/Bravo)

What Tom Tom lacks in staff, they make up for in jewel-toned velvet. Sandoval and Tom Schwartz are celebrating the arrival of a gigantic booth they’ve been needing. Just in time for nothing, because they’re still nowhere near opening. It’s borderline impressive.

Sandoval started complaining that Ariana Madix isn’t obsessed with him like she used to be. Schwartz added that they are acting more like roommates lately. Especially the part about hooking up with each other’s friends. Don’t forget they are both in on Scandoval at this point. In his confessional, Sandoval tried to look sympathetic. It’s not easy for him to always be wrong. He needs someone dumber than him, remember? 

Schwartz and Sandy’s love triangle(s) 

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There’s a scene where Sandoval and Ariana talk about Tom’s lie during the barbecue. Tom and Ariana both agree that she finds him annoying to be around. She tells him that he peacocks for everyone else but is as unimpressive as a 40-year-old alcoholic around her. She deserves better. And he hates that she’s willing to say it.

Later, Raquel Leviss pulls Ariana aside to ask how things are going with Tom amid all the rumors. She specifically asked about their sex life. It’s harrowing. Ariana explains that she and Tom spend no time together and she cant be intimate with an emotional stranger. Ariana blames her own body as one of their problems, and Raquel starts crying for her. She turns this into a female empowerment moment. A dark day for the herstory books.

Meanwhile, Schwartz is enduring the full wrath of Katie Maloney following his make-out with Raquel. Schwartz upholds Brocade, and restrains himself from admitting Raquel was probably just using him as a prop. All this while he copes with the fact that the sandwich shop is opening before his bar. Did I mention his pits smell like “dirty new shirt” and lemons?  

Mrs. Maloney earns a credit

Get this woman a purple drink to spill in slo-mo. Teri Maloney came to play. She had a sit-down moment with Schwartz at the SUR afterparty. He tells her that he wasn’t thinking about Katie when he was making out with Raquel in Mexico. Teri tells him that is a slap in the face. 

Later, Raquel approaches Katie to congratulate her on the sandwich shop ask why she speaks to Schwartz the way she does. I think this was supposed to be her big finale moment. The thing we were all supposed to talk about at the reunion. Which brings me to my next point. This season would have been nothing without Scandoval, and that pains me to admit. 

It also pains me to be on Katie’s side in an argument. That is how utterly indefensible Raquel’s actions are at this point. Teri decided to speak on it, and she tries to reason with the youngster. Bambi rolled those eyes, though, and Katie went off. 

Finale fight!

After Mrs. Maloney told Rachel to shut up (gasp!) everything goes haywire. Sandoval jumped to Raquel’s defense and started yelling at Katie. So then Ariana yelled at Tom. Raquel tells Katie she is just jealous, and Katie shoos Raquel away. She isn’t going to be told how to live her life by some 28-year-old pageant dropout. She’s in her beret era. 

After everything, Tom Sandoval sits himself down to mansplain Katie’s feelings to Teri. At the same time, Ariana is sobbing on Lisa Vanderpump’s shoulder. She was wailing that she wanted to go home. She’s struggling with the fact that she loves both Raquel and Katie and it’s hard to watch them fight. This poor innocent lamb. 

SUR alley drama

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There’s nothing else like it. Katie follows Schwartz outside to question his loyalty once again. For some reason, Raquel showed up to the conversation to try and explain she actually is an empathetic person. Okay then, dear. Katie basically calls her a ho, and I’m having flashbacks to the “I call it like I see it” shrug that haunts Lala to this day. 

Raquel tries to tell Katie that her actions with Tom were not meant to be malicious, but the producers give us a flashback of her saying she could give a f-ck if Katie cared. And we could give a f-ck about your pick-me $700 necklace, Rachel. 

See you next week!

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