Tom Schwartz Talks Rebuilding His Friendship With Tom Sandoval
Tom Schwartz is shedding light on where things stand between him and longtime friend and former business partner Tom Sandoval.
During an appearance on the June 17 episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” the “Vanderpump Rules” alum shared that the two Toms have moved past a period of resentment and are now on much better terms.
Rebuilding the Friendship
“I think we’re in a better place now,” Schwartz said. “I was very resentful for a long time, but I’ve let that go, and I feel like we’re in a good place again.”
Schwartz appeared on the Bravo talk show alongside Jax Taylor, his co-star from “The Valley,” and responded candidly during a segment called “What’s Been Going on with Tom.” Host Andy Cohen asked Schwartz to define his current dynamic with Sandoval, who had previously made headlines for a public breakup with Ariana Madix and the closure of their co-owned bar, Schwartz & Sandy’s.
Boundaries, and Business Tensions
Their rocky chapter wasn’t just personal — it was professional. Schwartz further discussed the fallout during “The Valley After Show,” revealing the strain caused by the now-shuttered Los Angeles bar and restaurant.
“The financial aspect really put our relationship to the test and almost destroyed our friendship at one point… I have closure,” he said.
The closure of Schwartz & Sandy’s appeared to be a turning point for both men. Although they struggled to keep the venue afloat in a post-scandal and post-COVID climate, Schwartz confirmed they’ve come a long way since the fallout.
Months after the restaurant’s closing, the duo reunited in Minnesota, where Sandoval performed with his cover band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras. Schwartz not only attended the show — he joined the group on stage to perform a reworked version of Fountains of Wayne’s “Stacy’s Mom,” aptly retitled “Schwartz’s Mom.”
Schwartz also opened up about his new perspective during a May episode of “The Viall Files” podcast.
“I have healthy boundaries, and our names aren’t on the side of a business that people love to chastise, maybe rightfully so, anymore,” he explained. “But I have my peace, I have my boundaries now. And any sort of lingering resentment with Sandoval, it’s like compartmentalized… It’s tucked away. It’s on a shelf. It’s gone but not forgotten.”
Despite their rocky past and ill-fated business venture, Schwartz’s comments indicate a mutual willingness to move forward.
