'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval just shaded ex Ariana Madix into complete darkness

‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix ended their relationship after she discovered his infidelity
UPDATED AUG 2, 2024
'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval faces backlash for directing insults at Ariana Madix (Instagram/@tomsandoval1 and @loveislandusa)
'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval faces backlash for directing insults at Ariana Madix (Instagram/@tomsandoval1 and @loveislandusa)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval recently posted a heartfelt tribute to his girlfriend,  Victoria Lee Robinson on National Girlfriend Day.

"I'm lucky to have someone so special in my life, who supports and strengthens me on a daily basis, deals with all my baggage in stride, who has her own success and wants nothing but my love, laughs, & to grow tTom Sandoval recently posted a heartfelt tribute to his girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson, on Instagram in celebration of National Girlfriend Day. together," he wrote alongside a carousel of the pictures posing together.

"A "why not" person when it comes to spontaneous adventures & activities. to my Rock, my White Knight, to my Person, I love you. Happy Girlfriend's Day," he further added.

Shortly after, the 'Vanderpump Rules' star chose to delete the Instagram post. Nevertheless, keen-eyed followers quickly criticized him, accusing him of making a veiled comment about his former partner, Ariana Madix, in the post's caption.

On Reddit, one user said, "That caption reads as sooo pointed towards Ariana. “She’s all the things I complained Ariana wasn’t”. Woof"

Another user wrote, "Also “she wants nothing but my love”. Tim, mate, we watched Ariana beg you for your love for like - five seasons. Meanwhile you were constantly demanding things from her (sex, babies, a big on screen proposal, sky diving at sunrise, get drunk and party with me, etc). Also an interesting dig to use given that (according to Ariana) Sandoval was stealing from Ariana."

Another user noted, "The “why not” person with the spontaneous adventures is very much a dig at Ariana….yeah, it’s super easy being spontaneous when you don’t have any other obligations or responsibilities. That’s not spontaneous…that’s just filling your time."

A user chimed in, "Because the caption is insanely cringe? Lol also a lot of the caption reads like thinly veiled insults to Ariana. I wonder if people picked up on that."

'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval's new girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson claims to have never watched the 
Bravo show (Instagram/victorialeerobinson)
'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval's new girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson claims to have never watched the Bravo show (Instagram/@victorialeerobinson)

Why did 'Vanderpump Rules' stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix split?

In March 2023, Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix ended their relationship after Ariana discovered Tom's infidelity. The startling revelation occurred when Ariana found messages between Tom and Raquel Leviss during one of Tom's band concerts. The affair had begun shortly after the death of Ariana's dog, Charlotte, and she had cut short a girls' trip to grieve.

This betrayal marked the end of their once-strong relationship, leaving Ariana heartbroken and reevaluating everything she thought she knew about Tom. The breakdown of their relationship unfolded gradually throughout the night, ultimately leading to their breakup. Production on the show resumed on March 2, as reported by Variety, and the news of their split became widespread the next day, marking the end of their nine-year romance. 

Ariana Madix has generated a lot revenue from her relationship ever since she split from her longtime partner Tom Sandoval (@tomsandoval1, @arianamadix/Instagram)
Ariana Madix split from her longtime partner Tom Sandoval in March 2023 (Instagram/@tomsandoval1/@arianamadix)

'Vanderpump Rules' star Ariana Madix opens up on Tom Sandoval's 'type'

In an episode of the 'Vanderpump Rules After Show' that aired alongside Season 11 earlier this year, Ariana Madix offered her unique perspective on the types of women Tom Sandoval has been attracting since their breakup.

As the discussion progressed, Ariana proposed a theory that explored Tom's dating preferences in depth, providing insights and observations that ignited a lively debate among both the cast and viewers.

"There are plenty of romances out there that have large age gaps. I think he has a thing going on right now about age and getting older. And so I think that something about, like, going after younger women...," she said.

Ariana Madix sparks pregnancy rumors with cryptic ultrasound photos (@arianamadix/Instagram)
'Vanderpump Rules' star Ariana Madix dishes on Tom Sandoval's 'type' (@arianamadix/Instagram)

What does Victoria Lee Robinson do for a living?

After their romance was publicly revealed, Victoria Lee Robinson chose to set her social media profiles to private. Despite this, we’ve managed to gather some details about her.

First and foremost, Victoria is a successful model who has made significant strides in her career. She is currently signed with the prestigious Ford Models agency, where she showcases her talent and beauty across various platforms.

According to her modeling profiles, Victoria was born on July 10, 1992, making her 32 years old. In 2016, she was romantically linked to Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio.

'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval is allegedly dating Leonardo DiCaprio's ex Victoria Lee Robinson (Instagram/@tomsandoval1)
'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval is allegedly dating Leonardo DiCaprio's ex Victoria Lee Robinson (Instagram/@tomsandoval1)

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