Scheana Shay Dispels Rumors Of A Mended Relationship With Tom Sandoval
By Favour Adegoke on July 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM EDT
"Vanderpump Rules" star Scheana Shay took to Twitter to address rumors suggesting that she has forgiven her "VPR" co-star, Tom Sandoval.
The rumors emerged after a video of the reality TV castmates attending the launch of Lisa Vanderpump's new restaurant surfaced online, in which they all seemed friendly with Sandoval.
The tension between Shay and Sandoval has been at its peak since he cheated on her best friend, Ariana Madix, with castmate Raquel Leviss. Shay was in a heated conversation with Sandoval during a scene for the upcoming "VPR" season.
Keep on reading to learn more.
Scheana Shay Dismisses Claim She Has 'Forgiven' Tom Sandoval
Shay, known for her candidness and openness with fans, did not shy away from setting the record straight. In a tweet, she seemingly asserted that while she remains amicable with Sandoval during filming, forgiving him is entirely different.
Following a video that surfaced online for the launch of Lisa Vanderpump's new restaurant, Wolf, in Lake Tahoe, fans documented their disappointment after hearing Sandoval's voice in the background.
Who said all is forgiven?? We are all here for Lisa. https://t.co/3l4NS5RPg1
— 🏳️🌈Scheana (@scheana) July 19, 2023
A fan account posted a clip of the reunion, captioning it with, "Is that Sandoval's voice??? All is forgiven, I guess," referring to his infamous "Scandoval" affair with Leviss.
"Who said all is forgiven??" Shay responded. "We are all here for Lisa [Vanderpump]."
The reality star further emphasized the persisting nature of her strained relationship with Sandoval by "Liking" a tweet that read, "They have to film with him. They are going to Lisa's new restaurant."
The Castmates Agreed To Keep Cooler Heads
A source told Page Six that in light of the event appearance together, Sandoval, Shay, her husband, Brock Davies, and their other castmates, including Tom Schwartz, James Kennedy, Ally Lewber, and Lala Kent, agreed to keep cooler heads during their time together on the trip to Lake Tahoe.
After a tumultuous past that included heated arguments and bitter confrontations, the castmates reportedly approached their appearance at Vanderpump's new establishment with a more mature and level-headed perspective.
"Just because the cast is in the same vicinity doesn't mean they are getting along," the source shared. "They are there to support Lisa's new restaurant and honor her request that temperatures be lowered."
The source revealed that Vanderpump has made "attempts" to "bring Sandoval back into the mix." Still, her efforts have proved abortive because of "Tom's continued lack of accountability for his behavior."
"The cast wants nothing to do with him, but as Lisa continues to invite him to various filmed functions, they are learning to coexist with Tom, who is very much an outcast to the larger group," the source explained. "It's going to be a long summer."
Ariana Madix Skips Lake Tahoe Trip
While Shay and Sandoval, alongside other castmates, attended the event together, her "Vanderpump Rules" co-star and best friend, Ariana Madix, was noticeably absent from the trip.
Madix kept her word after telling the New York Times that she had "nothing to say" to Sandoval and Leviss when asked whether she was "open to filming with" them.
"Our show is authentic and follows a real group of friends, and neither of them is in the group of friends, so good luck," she told the news outlet.
Meanwhile, Leviss was spotted for the first time since checking in to a mental hospital following the infamous "Scandoval" affair. She spent time with her family in Tucson, Ariz., amid other castmates' Lake Tahoe getaway.
Scheana Shay Has Heated Conversation With Tom Sandoval
In a sneak peek for the upcoming "Vanderpump Rules" season, fans saw a heated confrontation between the "Good as Gold" singer and the Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras frontman, hinting at potential tensions resurfacing between them.
According to Page Six, the intense scene showed Shay visibly upset, engaging in a heated exchange with Sandoval for his affair with Leviss before storming off in frustration.
The short clip showed an agitated-looking Sandoval sitting at a table while Shay stood some distance away and gave him an earful.
She was seen talking for a while, looking tense, before paparazzi picked up audio of her screaming, "…if you hadn't f**ked Raquel!"
She then stormed off in a rush, with Sandoval standing up from the table, seemingly humbled by the verbal altercation.