Actor Tom Sandoval has apologized to his ex-girlfriend and ‘Vanderpump Rules’ co-star Ariana Madix following the couple’s high-profile split.
The actor apologized to Maddix as well as his fans on Instagram on Wednesday after facing backlash for not including his co-star in his previous statement.
Sandoval’s post comes amid allegations he cheated on Maddix with his co-star Raquel Lewis.
On Instagram, he wrote, “First of all I want to apologize to everyone I hurt through this process. Above all I want to apologize to Ariana. I made mistakes, I was selfish, and made reckless decisions that didn’t hurt anyone.” Hurt someone I love. No one deserves to feel that pain so painfully and publicly.
“I can only imagine how devastating this has been for Ariana and everyone around us,” he continued. “I feel really terrible about this. My biggest regret is that I disrespected Ariana. I never wanted to let so many people down, including my dear family and friends.
Sandoval noted that her love for Maddix was “stronger than any camera could ever be,” and added that although they were both part of “Vanderpump Rules”, the show never fully captured their best times. didn’t, as well as some of their “biggest struggles.”
“I wish things had happened in a different order and that our relationship had not been seriously tarnished, and that it would have ended with the same respect for her with which it began,” he said. “I adore Ariana better.”
He ended his message by taking some accountability for his actions.
“I am deeply saddened that it ended the way it ended. The choices I made have hurt so many people,” he said. “I acted like who and how I wanted to be. I will continue to consider and work on myself. I have work to do. I always have, and I always will.”
In early March, rumors began surfacing that Sandoval cheated on Maddix, his partner of nine years, with his “Vanderpump Rules” co-star Raquel Lewis.
Sandoval addressed the rumors directly and in a statement on Instagram, asking fans to direct their anger towards his restaurants, TomTom and Schwartz & Sandy’s, for the benefit of their business partners and employees.
“Schwartz & Sandy’s may be my name, but there are also 3 other partners and 20 employees who depend exclusively on the restaurant for their and their families’ income. Like TomTom, I am a small part of a much bigger thing.” part,” he said.
“I will take a step back and take a hiatus out of respect for our employees and partners,” Sandoval said. “I need some time to address everything else. Apologies for everything.”
Amid reports of Sandoval cheating on Maddix, several “Vanderpump Rules” cast members from current and past seasons spoke out in support of Maddix online.
Lala Kent asked anyone who attended Sandoval’s recent show to chant “Ariana” in the crowd. And Kristen Doute, who previously dated Sandoval from 2007 to 2013, said she was “#TeamAriana 25/8”.
