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Tom Sandoval has issued an apology, however to not the particular person anticipated.
The “Vanderpump Guidelines” star posted an announcement on his verified Instagram account over the weekend after he reportedly cut up from longtime girlfriend and castmate, Ariana Madix.
“Hey, I absolutely perceive and deserve ur anger & disappointment in direction of me, however please go away Schwartz my family and friends out of this example,” the assertion started. “Schwartz particularly solely came upon about this very not too long ago, and most undoubtedly didn’t condone my actions. This was a really private factor.”
Sandoval was referring to his good friend and enterprise accomplice, Tom Schwartz, with whom he’s half proprietor of Schwartz and Sandy’s Lounge in Los Angeles.
“Schwartz & Sandy’s might need my title on it, but in addition there are 3 different companions and 20 staff, who particularly depend on the restaurant for earnings for them and their households,” Sandoval wrote, including that he “can be taking a step again & taking a hiatus out of respect for my staff & companions.”
“Please direct ur anger in direction of me and never them. They did nothing improper,” Sandoval wrote. “I’m so sorry that my companions, Greg, Brett, and Schwartz and our staff need to endure for my actions.”
The drama comes after allegations that Sandoval cheated on Madix with their fellow costar, Raquel Leviss.
CNN has reached out to reps for Madix and Leviss for remark.
A press release was posted on the Instagram web page for Schwartz and Sandy’s after it was slammed on Yelp with unfavorable critiques.
“In gentle of the current information we respect the numerous phrases of help however we additionally perceive the outpouring of concern that has been directed in direction of our companies,” the assertion reads. “Nonetheless, these of us who are usually not well-known have devoted our time hearts and cash to make this restaurant a actuality.”
“We respect that you could be really feel a sure approach however please perceive that the livelihoods of others additionally depend upon this enterprise,” the assertion continued. “There are 4 extra folks concerned on this enterprise different than simply Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz.”