‘Vanderpump Rules' Star Tom Sandoval Impresses ‘AGT' Judges With Surprise Audition Tape

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Tom Sandoval has got skills — or, at least, that's what he's trying to prove on America's Got Talent.
In a preview for the show's Tuesday, June 24, episode shared on Friday, June 20, Sandoval, 42, tells judges Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Mel B and Howie Mandel he's auditioning for the show because he's out of options.
'My name is Tom Sandoval, I was the most hated man in America,' Sandoval said in a clip shared via Instagram, referencing the so-called 'Scandoval' drama that unfolded on season 10 and 11 of Vanderpump Rules after Tom cheated on his then-girlfriend Ariana Madix with friend Raquel Leviss. 'This is the chance to show who I am as a musician.'
He then launched into a cover of the 1980s song 'Take On Me' while cavorting onstage in a bedazzled green jacket and black pants.
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Initially, judges weren't quite sure what to make of Sandoval. Cowell was seen grimacing at the beginning of the performance before cracking a smile, while Vergara seemed to doubt Sandoval's singing abilities.
While Sandoval and the rest of the original cast of Vanderpump Rules will not be returning — in November, Bravo announced an entirely new cast will return for season 12 – Sandoval has not left reality TV behind.
In May, Sandoval was announced as part of the cast of season 3 of House of Villains. He will be joined by Below Deck alum Kate Chastain, season 1 and 2 cast member Tiffany Pollard and Selling Sunset's Christine Quinn, as well as by Big Brother's Paul Abrahamian, Survivor's Tyson Apostol, Basketball Wives' Jackie Christie, Mob Wives' Drita D'Avanzo, RuPaul's Drag Race's Plane Jane, Love Island's Johnny Middlebrooks and The Challenge's Ashley Mitchell.
Sandoval has yet to escape the full shadow that followed the revelation he had cheated on Ariana. In May, Madix said the pair still have not sold the home they bought together.
'You and Tom agreed to sell your shared home, what's the latest news?' Andy Cohen asked the Love Island USA host at the time, to which she responded, 'That is ongoing but hopefully wrapping up soon.'
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The update came six months after Sandoval said he had agreed to sell the home after Madix took legal action in January 2024. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly last year, Madix alleged there was 'discord' between Sandoval and herself, who are co-owners of the house. Sandoval had pushed to receive full ownership before agreeing to put the home on the market.
Cohen asked Madix during her WWHL appearance whether she and Sandoval are 'cohabitating' as they continue to find a buyer, with Madix explaining that she now has her own separate house while Sandoval still 'lives there.'
Us also confirmed in March 2024 that Madix bought a $1.6 million house that month.