'Vanderpump' Star Tom Schwartz Is Holding Out Hope, Stalling On Divorce

“Vanderpump Rules” fans were gutted to find out that longtime couple Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney decided to call it quits on their marriage and relationship.

The Blast previously reported on the heartbreaking news.

Rumors of the breakup surfaced earlier in the week after Maloney posted a picture on Instagram minus her wedding ring, but now the split has been confirmed by both, although they have done so respectfully. The ‘bubbas’ are over, although earlier this year, signs were present in something that Katie said.

Schwartz confirmed the news by writing, ““Well this sucks. How am I supposed to capture 12 years of love in a f**kin canned Instagram caption. I’m not quite ready to use the ‘D-word bc it’s too painful. Yes my heart aches but I’ll be ok.”

But he also added, “Fully respect Katie’s decision and we’ve had healthy, productive conversations about it. It would be far sadder if she decided to stay with me whilst not happy.”

Maloney wrote, “I never thought I would have to make an announcement like this. But I feel it’s important that I’m open about my life with you. After 12 years on an adventure through life together Tom and I are ending our marriage. This ending is not met with resentment or animosity, no sides to choose. We have deep admiration for one another that will always remain and we cherish our friendship.”

She continued to say, “Although we may be on different paths we will continue to love and support one another’s happiness. Thank you for all the kind words and support.”

According to Schwartz, the breakup was all his doing.

On Wednesday, he told a photographer that his close friendship with business partner Tom Sandoval had zero to do with the split.

“No, no that’s all on me. I wish I had a scapegoat, but that’s all on me,” he said.

Despite the breakup and years of fighting, the couple is taking time to file the divorce.

In an exclusive report from Us Weekly, the former couple are taking their time.

“It was an amicable breakup,” a source close to the former couple told the outlet. “They’re not in a rush to file for divorce. They’re still living together, neither has moved out yet.”

Another source told Us that it’s not easy for them to drop everything after 12-years together.

“It’s not easy for them to just completely separate after being together for so long,” the source dished. “They share the same friend group and will still be part of each other’s lives in some way or another. They’re both going to continue to support each other and the businesses they’re pursuing.”

Who knows what could happen during this transition period.

As the saying goes, “time heals all.”