The explosive mid-season trailer for Vanderpump Rules dropped as it documented Tom Sandoval’s now infamous love affair with Raquel Leviss which ends with his longtime partner Ariana Madix wishing death upon him
The intense minute-long clip was released on Monday morning as there was plenty of footage of the fallout from the scandal which threw the entire cast into chaos.
The drama all comes to a head at the end of the video when Sandoval, 39, asks 37-year-old Madix: ‘Do you want anything?’
She – who made her first public appearance over the weekend – coldly replies: ‘For you to die.’
Sandoval is also shown amorously kissing a blindfolded woman but it remains unclear who that woman is as it was recently confirmed that he had an affair with 28-year-old Leviss.
Wow factor: The explosive mid-season trailer for Vanderpump Rules dropped as it documented Tom Sandoval’s now infamous love affair with Raquel Leviss
![The drama all comes to a head at the end of the video when Sandoval, 39, asks 37-year-old Madix: 'Do you want anything?'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/20/17/68908263-11882331-The_drama_all_comes_to_a_head_at_the_end_of_the_video_when_Sando-m-25_1679332464301.jpg)
The drama all comes to a head at the end of the video when Sandoval, 39, asks 37-year-old Madix: ‘Do you want anything?’
![She - who made her first public appearance over the weekend - coldly replies: 'For you to die'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/20/17/68908227-11882331-She_who_made_her_first_public_appearance_over_the_weekend_coldly-m-26_1679332475897.jpg)
She – who made her first public appearance over the weekend – coldly replies: ‘For you to die’
![Mistress: Raquel Leviss, 28, is also featured in the trailer](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/20/17/68908975-11882331-image-m-42_1679334181227.jpg)
Mistress: Raquel Leviss, 28, is also featured in the trailer
Earlier on in the trailer, the couple – who at the time were together for more than nine years – were seen having a tough conversation likely about the affair and the end of their relationship.
Sandoval says: ‘I wish we would have tried harder.’
Madix then retorts: ‘You don’t deserve one tear of mine.’
There is also a montage of quick clips with no audio that show some very interesting scenes including one of Madix screaming in the direction of Sandoval.
There is also another one of Sandoval dramatically crying while being embraced by pal and business partner Tom Schwartz.
In a bit of foreshadowing Scheana Shay, 37, is shown on an outing with Raquel as she tells her: ‘I was the OG homewrecking whore of this group and then came Lala (Kent) and now here you are.’
Raquel could be seen flashing a wry smile when the statement was made which turned into a full blown laugh.
![Earlier on in the trailer, the couple - who at the time were together for more than nine years - were seen having a tough conversation likely about the affair and the end of their relationship as Sandoval says: 'I wish we would have tried harder'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/20/17/68908667-11882331-image-m-38_1679333360133.jpg)
Earlier on in the trailer, the couple – who at the time were together for more than nine years – were seen having a tough conversation likely about the affair and the end of their relationship as Sandoval says: ‘I wish we would have tried harder’
![Madix then retorts: 'You don't deserve one tear of mine'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/20/17/68908669-11882331-image-m-39_1679333371456.jpg)
Madix then retorts: ‘You don’t deserve one tear of mine’
![Not holding back: There is also a montage of quick clips with no audio that show some very interesting scenes including one of Madix screaming in the direction of Sandoval](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/20/17/68908141-11882331-image-m-40_1679334111109.jpg)
Not holding back: There is also a montage of quick clips with no audio that show some very interesting scenes including one of Madix screaming in the direction of Sandoval
![Bond: There is also another one of Sandoval dramatically crying while being embraced by pal and business partner Tom Schwartz](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/20/17/68908729-11882331-image-a-37_1679333357287.jpg)
Bond: There is also another one of Sandoval dramatically crying while being embraced by pal and business partner Tom Schwartz
This comes after Madix made her first public appearance since the cheating scandal.
The reality star – who finally broke her silence about the scandal nicknamed ‘Scandoval’ days prior – joined in on the fun during a comedy show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
Ariana looked in good spirits as she took part in the comedy gameshow – titled Make That Sandwich – which was just minutes from her ex’s latest restaurant Schwartz & Sandy’s Lounge.
She was stylish as ever as she sported a brown tweed suit with a mini skirt along with a pair of light brown leather knee-high boots.
Her platinum blonde locks were worn in a middle-part as she accentuated her natural looks with complementary make-up.
![Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix made her first public appearance since the cheating scandal involving her ex as she participated in a comedy show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday night](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/20/15/68901583-11881689-Vanderpump_Rules_star_Ariana_Madix_made_her_first_public_appeara-a-6_1679325341317.jpg)
Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix made her first public appearance since the cheating scandal involving her ex as she participated in a comedy show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday night
![Interesting: The outing came amid the firestorm involving the now infamous affair between longtime partner Tom Sandoval, 39 and their fellow castmate Raquel Leviss, 28](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/20/15/68901585-11881689-Interesting_The_outing_came_amid_the_firestorm_involving_the_now-a-7_1679325341318.jpg)
Interesting: The outing came amid the firestorm involving the now infamous affair between longtime partner Tom Sandoval, 39 and their fellow castmate Raquel Leviss, 28
Ariana was given a warm welcome amid her relationship strife as a source told Page Six on Sunday that she was met with ‘thunderous cheers and applause from the crowd.’
The insider added that the Vanderpump Rules star was completely in on having a good time at the event.
They explained: ‘From the smile on her face and the little dance she did while walking out on stage, she appeared a little surprised but super appreciative of all the fan support.
‘And judging from the audience’s excitement for Ariana, it was evident that the majority of people showed up to see her.’
The source added that the star ‘looked carefree’ and that there was no mention of the highly-publicized cheating scandal as they explained: ‘She seemed happy to have a fun night where there was absolutely no mention of “Scandoval.”‘
This came just days after Madix made her first statement after learning about Sandoval and Leviss’ months-long affair, which sent shockwaves across the internet last week.
The reality star – who recently enjoyed a getaway to Mexico – took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a stunning snap of herself with a lengthy caption addressing the scandal while thanking her friends including her castmates for their support during what she described as her ‘darkest hours.’
She wrote on Wednesday night: ‘ hi. where to begin? i want to express my most sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support i have received from friends, family, and people i’ve never even met in the last two weeks.
![Gorgeous: The 37-year-old reality star was stylish as ever as she sported a brown tweed suit with a mini skirt along with a pair of light brown leather knee-high boots](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/20/15/68901583-11881689-Gorgeous_The_37_year_old_reality_star_was_stylish_as_ever_as_she-a-5_1679325341315.jpg)
Gorgeous: The 37-year-old reality star was stylish as ever as she sported a brown tweed suit with a mini skirt along with a pair of light brown leather knee-high boots
!['Broken is an understatement': This came just days after Madix made her first statement after learning about Sandoval and Leviss' months-long affair , which sent shockwaves across the internet last week](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/16/06/68765623-11866693-image-a-1_1678949909720.jpg)
‘Broken is an understatement’: This came just days after Madix made her first statement after learning about Sandoval and Leviss’ months-long affair , which sent shockwaves across the internet last week
![Blocked! Madix finally made a public statement after learning about her ex and mistress's months-long affair, which sent shockwaves across the internet two weeks ago; they are seen in 2021](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/10/01/68536367-0-image-m-22_1678412713215.jpg)
Blocked! Madix finally made a public statement after learning about her ex and mistress’s months-long affair, which sent shockwaves across the internet two weeks ago; they are seen in 2021
‘when i have felt like i couldn’t even stand, you all have given me the strength to continue and seen me through my darkest hours. to say i have been devastated and broken is an understatement. however, i know that i am not in this alone.’
As many of her Vanderpump Rules co-stars of the past and present have publicly supported her including Scheana Shay, Kristen Doute, and even Leviss’ ex James Kennedy, she made sure to thank those who have been there for her.
Madix continued: so many of my closest friends are also grieving this loss right now and reeling from this betrayal on so many levels. i am so f***ing lucky to have the best support system in the world and i hope i can repay every single person for the love you have shown me.
‘what doesn’t kill me better run. love, ariana’
Days ago, after reactivating her Instagram account following a brief hiatus on the platform, Ariana seemingly blocked her ex-boyfriend, 39, and his mistress, 28, who are no longer under her following list or tagged in previous photos.
When someone blocks a user from their account on Instagram, their tag on a photo will disappear, leaving only the person’s face or likeness in the image.
While Sandoval and Leviss are no longer tagged in her posts, Madix has not deleted past birthday and anniversary tributes dedicated to Sandoval, who she dated for more than nine years.
The TV personality, who worked as costumed characters such as Ariel and Aurora at Disney World in college, also unfollowed Sandoval’s close friend, Tom Schwartz, who allegedly found out about his pal’s cheating ‘a month ago.’
![Subtle: Days ago, after reactivating her Instagram account following a brief hiatus on the platform, Ariana seemingly blocked Sandoval and his mistress Leviss, who are no longer under her following list or tagged in previous photos; seen in 2022](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/10/01/68536385-0-image-a-23_1678412771744.jpg)
Subtle: Days ago, after reactivating her Instagram account following a brief hiatus on the platform, Ariana seemingly blocked Sandoval and his mistress Leviss, who are no longer under her following list or tagged in previous photos; seen in 2022
Sandoval, who is also business partners with Schwartz, wrote on his Instagram that his costar only learned of his infidelity ‘very recently’ and ‘did not condone’ his actions.
On March 11, Sandoval apologized for cheating on Ariana Madix with Leviss on social media.
‘Hey, I fully understand and deserve ur anger & disappointment towards me, but please leave [Tom] Schwartz, my friends, and family out of this situation…’ he wrote.
He continued: ‘This was a very personal thing. Also, Schwartz & Sandy’s might have my name on it, but also there are 3 other partners and 20 employees, who especially rely on the restaurant for income for them and their families,’ Sandoval said, nodding to his new bar and TomTom, which opened back in 2018.
The actor went on to say he was a ‘small part of a much bigger thing’ and pleaded with his 961,000 followers to direct their ‘anger towards’ him and not his associates.
‘They did nothing wrong. I’m so sorry that my partners, Greg, Brett, and Schwartz and our employees have to suffer for my actions. I will be taking a step back & taking a hiatus out of respect for my employees and partners. I need some time to address everything else,’ he concluded. ‘Sorry for everything.’
A source has now informed Page Six that Sandoval and Leviss had been meaning to inform Madix about the affair ‘for weeks.’
They waited so long, though, that Madix wound up discovering their secret herself Wednesday night when she saw Leviss’ texts on Sandoval’s phone.
Sandoval’s apology post, which has received 21,881 likes in just two hours, comes less than 24 hours after he addressed his cheating scandal for the first time while performing with his band Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras.
‘Have you ever been one of the most hated people in America?’ the TV personality asked the audience, according to Us Weekly, alluding to the backlash over his affair.
![Wild: Earlier this month, Sandoval apologized for cheating on Ariana Madix with Leviss on social media; seen all together in November 2022](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/05/04/68347957-0-image-m-25_1677989596232.jpg)
Wild: On Saturday, Sandoval apologized for cheating on Ariana Madix with Leviss on social media; seen all together in November 2022
![Apology: Sandoval shared an apology on his social media last week, pleading with fans not to attack his loved ones and colleagues over his actions](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/05/04/68347629-0-image-m-27_1677989629462.jpg)
‘Hey, I fully understand and deserve ur anger & disappointment towards me, but please leave [Tom] Schwartz, my friends, and family out of this situation…’ he wrote
In a TikTok video taken at the concert, a woman in the crowd could be heard screaming: ‘Ariana!’ to which Sandoval said: ‘We love her.’
Madix, is said to have found out about Sandoval’s alleged cheating with Leviss, 28, in the last couple of days, ending their nine-year romance shortly afterwards.
A production source told DailyMail.com: ‘There is more to this story that will be revealed in the coming weeks but all is not what it seems, however, it is true that Tom and Raquel have been hooking up.
‘We should change the name of the show to Raquel Rules as she has certainly become the star of the show this season, giving it her all.
‘The cast should be thanking Raquel and Tom as Bravo are already talking about renewing the show for an 11th season. This is the mess that viewers live for.’
‘Production has switched the cameras back on and they are catching all of the fall out as the cast react to this news. This will be the best season of Vanderpump Rules yet.
Madix has since deleted her Instagram account.
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Sandoval, Madix, Leviss and Bravo for comment.
A source informed People the alleged affair ‘has been going on for upwards of six months – all the while, Tom was sleeping next to Ariana in bed. She was completely blindsided by this; devastated doesn’t even scratch the surface of how she feels.’
![Sandoval and Madix were seen earlier this year at a premiere party for the show in LA](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/05/04/68348193-0-image-m-31_1677990826878.jpg)
Heartbreaking: A source informed People the alleged affair ‘has been going on for upwards of six months – all the while, Tom was sleeping next to Ariana in bed. She was completely blindsided by this; devastated doesn’t even scratch the surface of how she feels’ (seen earlier this year)
The insider added: ‘This is someone she thought she knew; someone she planned to spend the rest of her life with. You can’t even put into words that betrayal.’
Sandoval and Madix were last seen together on Wednesday – but sources told TMZ, who were first to report the split, that the pair’s romance has ‘been on the outs for a while now.’
Madix is said to have found out about Sandoval’s purported infidelity on Wednesday night, when she attended a concert by his band Tom Sandoval And The Most Extras.
Insiders claimed that Madix caught sight of a raunchy selfie video from Leviss on Sandoval’s phone while she was at the concert venue.
Upon inspecting his texts, she saw that Sandoval and Leviss had been corresponding in a way People described as ‘inappropriate.’
A Page Six source has alleged that Leviss and Sandoval were ‘communicating inappropriately for months’ and ‘want to be together’ now that he is single.
Meanwhile a People insider asserted that Leviss told her co-star Scheana Shay about the alleged affair Wednesday night when they were in New York to tape an appearance on Watch What Happens Live.
![Not okay: A Page Six source has alleged that Leviss (seen in 2022) and Sandoval were 'communicating inappropriately for months' and 'want to be together' now that he is single](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/05/04/68348189-0-image-a-32_1677990859263.jpg)
Not okay: A Page Six source has alleged that Leviss (seen in 2022) and Sandoval were ‘communicating inappropriately for months’ and ‘want to be together’ now that he is single
Per the source: ‘Scheana was furious. She and all the Vanderpump Rules costars have rallied around Ariana during this time. They can’t believe Raquel would do something like that.’
Madix is said to feel ‘heartbroken’ and ‘betrayed,’ according to a Page Six source who noted that she had been ‘there for’ Leviss during the latter’s breakup with their Vanderpump Rules co-star DJ James Kennedy.
Sandoval and Madix reportedly met up on Friday and had a dramatic confrontation about their split in front of Vanderpump Rules cameras, according to TMZ.
The former couple have been dating since 2014 after Madix joined Vanderpump Rules in Season 2.
It was confirmed during the Season 2 reunion special that they were dating, and they’ve been together ever since.
Leviss has been seen attempting to pursue a new romance with Tom Schwartz in the newest season of Vanderpump Rules – after his split from wife Katie Maloney following a 12 year romance and three year marriage.
Leviss announced her own split from James Kennedy in January after five years together. In the wake of the hook-up revelations, he wrote on Instagram: ‘Hope you all feel as sick as I do. This explains everything.’
LaLa Kent said: ‘I have known these two were disgusting from the jump!’
![Newly single: On last Wednesday's episode of Vanderpump Rules on Bravo, Leviss tried to get Tom Schwartz to make out with her, but he politely turned her down](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/04/07/68248643-11819545-Newly_single_Leviss_tried_to_get_Tom_Schwartz_to_make_out_with_h-a-43_1677915916164.jpg)
Newly single: On last Wednesday’s episode of Vanderpump Rules on Bravo, Leviss tried to get Tom Schwartz to make out with her, but he politely turned her down
![What's going on? Leviss is pictured with Schwartz](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/04/07/68316915-11819545-What_s_going_on_Leviss_is_pictured_with_love_interest_Schwartz-a-44_1677915916176.jpg)
What’s going on? Leviss is pictured with Schwartz
![Imitation: Sandoval even dressed up as Leviss for Halloween](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/04/07/68317821-11819545-Imitation_Sandoval_even_dressed_up_as_Leviss_for_Halloween-a-45_1677915916347.jpg)
Imitation: Sandoval even dressed up as Leviss for Halloween
Madix’s brother Jeremy slammed Sandoval, writing: ‘It’s funny to watch people social climb and be soooooooo fake that they’re willing to s**t on people that are supposed to be their “best friend” ( a term that gets thrown around very often around here) all just to come up or have some sort of story line.
‘This lifestyle and this group is beyond toxic and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone… Toms a try hard having a midlife crisis with his cringy band and Raquel has faked her way to the top trying to make something of her life willing to step on whoever to get there starting with James.
‘Sell out type lame s**t. Let’s all remember that Raquel was a fan of the show before all of this. Does anyone pay attention?
In Wednesday’s episode of Vanderpump Rules Leviss tried to get Schwartz to make out with her, but he politely turned her down.
‘Do you want to make out?’ Leviss propositioned Schwartz, 40, while Sandoval’s band played on stage.
‘I would love to,’ Schwartz said. ‘I can’t. It’s a trap. You’re too good for me anyway.’
Schwartz grabbed her hands and told her to not walk away.
‘Are we filming still?’ Schwartz said, looking back and seeing the cameras.
‘You are f***ing gorgeous,’ Schwartz told her.
Schwartz said his ex-wife Katie, 36, would be really upset and he couldn’t do that to her. Raquel responded that she wasn’t that close to Katie.
Days later, Raquel confessed to Katie about how she propositioned her ex-husband.
‘He completely turned it down,’ Raquel said. ‘He is completely respecting your boundaries.’
‘Well, I know, but you’re not,’ Katie said.
![Before: Leviss announced her own split from James Kennedy in January after five years together (pictured 2019)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/04/07/68316903-11819545-Before_Leviss_announced_her_own_split_from_James_Kennedy_in_Janu-a-46_1677915916348.jpg)
Before: Leviss announced her own split from James Kennedy in January after five years together (pictured 2019)
![In the wake of the hook-up revelations, he wrote on Instagram: 'Hope you all feel as sick as I do. This explains everything' with Dayna Kathan branding the pair 'cowards'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/04/07/68318943-11819545-In_the_wake_of_the_hook_up_revelations_he_wrote_on_Instagram_Hop-a-48_1677915916521.jpg)
In the wake of the hook-up revelations, he wrote on Instagram: ‘Hope you all feel as sick as I do. This explains everything’ with Dayna Kathan branding the pair ‘cowards’
![Weighing in: Lala Kent branded Sandoval and Leviss 'disgusting' in a comment](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/04/07/68318943-11819545-Weighing_in_Lala_Kent_branded_Sandoval_and_Leviss_disgusting_in_-a-47_1677915916521.jpg)
Weighing in: Lala Kent branded Sandoval and Leviss ‘disgusting’ in a comment
![Madix's brother Jeremy slammed Leviss and Sandoval on social media](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/04/07/68318947-11819545-Madix_s_brother_Jeremy_slammed_Leviss_and_Sandoval_on_social_med-a-49_1677915916522.jpg)
Madix’s brother Jeremy slammed Leviss and Sandoval on social media
Raquel said she was sorry but that Scheana Shay, 37, put the initial thought in her head.
‘This is why she is dead to me,’ Katie said.
Katie said in a confessional that Raquel was not smart enough to come up with this on her own.
In January Sandoval and Madix- who began dating since 2014 – were forced to shutdown rumors that they were in an ‘open relationship.’
The rumors were featured in a season 10 preview released in January that shows co-star Scheana Shay telling Sandoval on the beach that, ‘Katie (Maloney) said you and Ariana have an open relationship,’ to which Tom replies, ‘Oh my God.’
Madix took to Twitter after the trailer’s release, squashing the suggestion in a self-deprecating way.
‘We don’t have an open relationship. I’m really not that cool. Thought that was obvious,’ Madix tweeted, adding the #pumprules hashtag.
While the supposed ‘open relationship’ isn’t brought up more in the trailer, Sandoval was seen hugging Leviss while shirtless.
![Snip: In January Madix hit back at open relationship rumors, and responded, 'sometimes you gotta just,' and a GIF of Anjelica Huston from The Addams Family movie snipping the head of a rose off](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/04/07/66395147-11819545-Snip_In_January_Madix_hit_back_at_open_relationship_rumors_and_r-a-51_1677915916700.jpg)
Snip: In January Madix hit back at open relationship rumors, and responded, ‘sometimes you gotta just,’ and a GIF of Anjelica Huston from The Addams Family movie snipping the head of a rose off
![Bisexual: She also responded to a fan who asked if Madix was, 'no longer bi,' as the actress stated, 'bisexual ¿ polyamorous'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/04/07/66395151-11819545-Bisexual_She_also_responded_to_a_fan_who_asked_if_Madix_was_no_l-a-50_1677915916698.jpg)
Bisexual: She also responded to a fan who asked if Madix was, ‘no longer bi,’ as the actress stated, ‘bisexual ≠ polyamorous’
Madix also responded to a number of fans on Twitter, including Emerson Collins, who praised, ‘Absolutely here for cutting the nonsense off from literally the first second it’s heard.’
Madix responded, ‘sometimes you gotta just,’ and a GIF of Anjelica Huston from The Addams Family movie snipping the head of a rose off.
She also responded to a fan who asked if Madix was, ‘no longer bi,’ as the actress stated, ‘bisexual ≠ polyamorous.’Madix also responded to a fan named Jessi Yuknek, who joked, ‘I hate people. Why would I want another one?’ as Madix said, ‘lmao exactly.’
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