Tom Sandoval Mocked For 'Pitiful' Performance After Struggling To Sell Tickets

Tom Sandoval's cover band is being mocked for performing in front of several "empty seats" after struggling to sell tickets amid backlash over his affair with co-star Raquel Leviss.

The affair first hit the news when Sandoval's girlfriend of nine years, Ariana Madix, found NSFW texts and videos from Leviss on Sandoval's phone. Sandoval and Leviss reportedly went to great lengths to keep their affair hidden, even creating fake names for each other on their phones.

The scandal has continued to play out in the ongoing "Vanderpump Rules" season, with tensions running high between the cast members.

Keep on reading to learn more.

"Vanderpump Rules" reality star Tom Sandoval struggled to fill seats for his band's gig in Long Island, New York. The band, named "Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras," has been receiving backlash due to Sandoval's alleged affair with co-star Raquel Leviss.

According to Page Six, despite the initial hype surrounding the performance, only half of the auditorium had been sold out, which prompted the band to offer a 2-for-1 ticket deal to entice more attendees. In an email sent out by the theater on Tuesday, fans were invited to "come to see Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras on May 4th" with the added incentive of bringing a friend for free with the "special 2-for-1 ticket offer."

The band's poor ticket sales translated into low fan attendance as videos that surfaced of the concert showed several "empty" seats. Fans on Reddit and Twitter also didn't hold back in pointing out the low turn-out. 

One wrote, "the empty seats" with several laughing emojis. Another said, "It looks pitiful, but he can always cancel his concerts. They are probably losing money not filling seats. He has a free houston concert coming up."

In early March, the news of a scandalous affair involving Sandoval and his co-star Raquel Leviss broke out during one of his performances. It was revealed that Sandoval, who had been dating Ariana Madix for almost a decade, had exchanged NSFW texts and videos with Leviss.

Allegedly, the affair was uncovered when Madix found Sandoval's phone lying on the ground during his performance and saw the incriminating evidence.

Sources close to the situation claim that Sandoval and Leviss were determined to keep their affair under wraps and went to great lengths to maintain secrecy. According to TMZ, the duo even went as far as using fake names for each other on their phones. Sandoval came up with the idea for the code names, and Leviss was on board with the plan.

According to the insider, the fake names they chose for each other were incredibly basic. Sandoval saved Leviss's contact under the alias "Jamie" on his phone. It remains unclear what name Leviss used for Sandoval in her own contacts. After discovering the affair, Madix confronted Sandoval and Leviss about it, which soon made headlines and caused quite a stir.

Several days after the affair was revealed, some Bravo fans expressed their discontent at a concert in Los Angeles. During the show, the 40-year-old performer asked the audience if they "have ever been one of the most hated people in America," according to Us Weekly. In response, some people yelled out "Ariana," while others chanted "Cheater!" in reference to his affair with Leviss.

Almost a week after, Sandoval took to Instagram to express his remorse and publicly apologized to Madix. In a lengthy and heartfelt post on Instagram, the singer acknowledged the pain he had caused Madix, both privately and in the public eye. "I can only imagine how devastating this has been for Ariana and everyone around us. I feel really horrible about that," he wrote. "My biggest regret is that I dishonored Ariana. I never meant to disappoint so many people, including our loving families and friends."

As he concluded his apology, Sandoval made a commitment to personal growth and improvement. "I will continue to reflect and work on myself. I have work to do. I always have, and I always will," he stated.

In the latest teaser for the Season 10 finale of "Vanderpump Rules," tensions between Sandoval, his ex-girlfriend Madix, and Leviss reach an all-time high. Madix was seen angrily confronting Sandoval about his relationship with Leviss, as she screamed, "I don't give a f*ck about f*cking Raquel!" 

Meanwhile, Leviss appeared to take a more laid-back approach to the scandal, laughing as she acknowledged how badly things had turned out. "It turned out so horribly wrong," Leviss said with a chuckle.

The teaser hints at what promises to be an explosive finale, and fans can tune in to watch the drama unfold on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.