Being a reality TV star has its perks. Because of his Vanderpump Rules fame, Tom Schwartz has been able to make his mark as a restaurateur. He teamed up with his former VPR co-star and close friend Tom Sandoval on multiple bars in California. Whether those businesses were successful, though, is debatable.

But, despite their short-lived Schwartz & Sandy’s bar that closed in 2024, and a big renovation project over at TomTom that is seen as a major downgrade, Schwartz is not leaving the world of bar management. In fact, he’s partnering up with The Valley star Jax Taylor to take his newest business to the next level.

Tom Schwartz will help “promote once in a while” at Jax Taylor’s bar

Schwartz was a recent guest on the In the Mind of Jax Taylor podcast. It was during this segment that Tom and Jax discussed Studio City, the bar Jax opened up back in October 2023.

Once supported by his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, this partnership fell apart when they broke up months later. Now, Jax is looking for someone to help keep the bar afloat, and Schwartz is up for the job.

“It’s hard on your sleeping habits if you’re running, managing a bar. And that’s why, if you see me, I’m helping promote once in a while here and there. I’ll pop in and help you out. I know you need to step away more often,” Schwartz said in the April 17 episode.

Jax is excited to have Tom onboard and even wants him to be involved in the place’s overall design in an upcoming renovation plan.

“I think you have a lot of really good taste. And I want to incorporate that into the new bar.”

The Valley is available to stream on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Below Deck Down Under star Jason Chambers, also known as Captain Jason, is one of Bravo’s most eligible bachelors. He joined the network in 2022 and quickly became a fan favorite and many viewers’ TV boyfriend. It’s no mystery why viewers are swooning for the Bravo star. Not only is he dreamy, but he’s also devoted to his work and puts his daughter above all else.

Captain Jason’s romantic life continues to fascinate fans. He’s pretty low-key about his personal life, but he recently shared an update about his dating status. Here’s what we know.

Where does Captain Jason stand in his dating life in April 2025?

Below Deck viewers suspected Captain Jason may be off the market after a fan thought they spotted an engagement ring on his finger in a promo for Season 3 of Below Deck Down Under. But it was a false alarm.

Captain Jason set the record straight in a February 2025 interview with The Daily Dish, telling the outlet he is currently single. However, his DMs may not be open quite yet, sorry ladies. In the interview, he shared that dating isn’t his number one priority at the moment.

“I don’t think the time has ever been right. I needed to give a lot of time to my daughter over the last few years,” he said.

He shared that he wants to make sure he is going into dating with the right intentions, telling The Daily Dish he needs to be in the right headspace.

“The relationships I have had have been long, and they probably shouldn’t have lasted that long,” he said. “I’m starting to realize why I’ve gone into those relationships. I’m probably trying to create something but not be 100 percent myself. So, I have put a pause on dating for quite some time because I haven’t had the time to bring someone else into my daughter’s [life].”

Ok, a man who self-reflects and puts his family first? Yeah, my guess is those comments aren’t going to curb the slew of DMs I’m sure he’s getting.

Captain Jason has his eye on a few Bravolebs

Captain Jason told The Daily Dish that he will start dating again when his life is more stable.

“I think 2025 is the time to get some stability, find out where I’m going to be based, get my career going, and then it’s right to bring someone else in,” he said. “So yeah, 2025 will be the year that I will get these other things done and then, hopefully, I can meet someone and I’m ready.”

The Below Deck Down Under star has expressed interest in a couple of Bravolebs in the past. He gave Vanderpump Rules cast member Lala Kent a shoutout at BravoCon in 2023, telling fans she is the Bravo star he would want as a primary guest on his yacht. The comment caused quite a stir among fans, and romance rumors began to spread. However, Lala shot down the rumors in a December 2023 Amazon Live, telling viewers she is not interested in dating the Captain.

 “I think he’s very very handsome, as many people do,” she said, The Daily Dish reported. “He’s quite a bit older than me. He lives somewhere very very far from me. And timing is everything with a relationship, and I’m just not quite there. I know I’m a weirdo.”

More recently, Captain Jason expressed interest in a few other Bravolebs during an interview with Parade. The interviewer presented him with a number of names from the network, and he shared whether he would date them or not. Brynn Whitfield, Heather Gay, and Ciara Miller were among the names he expressed interest in.

Could Captain Jason swap Below Deck Down Under for a Bravo dating show?

Captain Jason is so popular with the ladies that I would not be surprised if he were offered the leading role in a dating show. Perhaps he could take on a leading role in Bravo’s Love Hotel or even make the jump to ABC and become the next Bachelor. I believe fans would tune in to see Jason navigate the messy waters of a reality dating show. He’s the perfect candidate for it.

Below Deck Down Under is available to stream on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Tom Schwartz is debuting his new podcast, and his first guest is none other than ex-wife Katie Maloney. The podcast, entitled Detox Retox, is launching today on PodcastOne and brings the exes back together to reconnect and reminisce.

The Vanderpump Rules alums finalized their divorce in 2022 after six years of marriage. The split was difficult to navigate as Tom was swept up in the messy Scandoval affair. It took time for him and Katie to go from just being “on terms” to being “on good terms.” 

Tom Schwartz launches a new podcast after leaving Vanderpump Rules, with special guest Katie Maloney on Episode 1

Now, Tom and Katie are catching up on his new podcast. US Weekly confirmed that Katie is the inaugural guest of Tom’s show. And it looks like Tom will be returning the favor and appearing on Katie’s podcast, too.

“It was so nice catching up with Katie at her new place, just chilling with the dogs,” Tom shared. “We cracked open a bottle of Witches of Weho Pinot Noir to reflect on some Vanderpump Rules memories. I’m so happy to see her happy. I’ll always treasure the time we had together — truly one of the most unique experiences two people can share.”

Katie added that there was also a “light roast in the mix” and a look at where she and Tom are today. I guess time did heal these particular wounds.

For Tom, the podcast is a part of his new chapter and his passion project. As the original cast moves on from VPR, they’ve all started new gigs. Tom has appeared on The Valley and looks forward to his next projects and working on his podcast.

“I’m excited to be taking people along for this new ride,” Tom said. “This new era is about growth, good vibes, and maybe a little mischief. We’ll explore self-improvement and indulge in life’s pleasures, mindfully. And if we fall apart a bit? That’s okay too.”

Katie, for her part, has her own podcast as well, entitled Disrespectfully with bestie Dayna Kathan. She also runs the sandwich shop Something About Her with Ariana Madix. Katie also has a new boyfriend, Nick Martin from Sleeping with Sirens, who Tom thinks is pretty cool!

It’s nice to see these two exes overcome the hurdles and get to a good place.

Vanderpump Rules is streaming on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

TELL US – ARE YOU HAPPY TO SEE TOM AND KATIE IN BETTER PLACE? WILL YOU BE TUNING IN TO TOM’S NEW PODCAST?

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Who would have thought that movie producer and Vanderpump Rules alum Randall Emmett would be working alongside Martin Scorsese? It’s an odd partnership to be sure, and one that Martin may be regretting. The Writers Guild of America West recently came out against Randall and Martin’s new project, Wall of White. They do not want any of their writers working on their film. So, what exactly is the reason why?

Writers Guild of America West has barred members from Randall Emmett and Martin Scorsese’s movie

Emmett, the founder of Convergence, has been on the WGA Strike/Unfair List since 2020. Two companies he founded and co-owned failed to pay over $700,000 in compensation, P&H contributions and interest due to WGA writers. https://t.co/Pjh9I7ZJgA

— Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) April 16, 2025

Randall used to appear in VPR for dating cast member Lala Kent. She had become infamous for her “BJs for PJs” line, and Randall was the one who supplied the PJ. But he and Lala are no more, so work now comes first. 

However, Randall has hit a snag when it comes to producing his latest film. And that is, the Writers Guild of America West is banning its writers from working on it. Oop.

The Writers Guild of America West posted their reasoning why via X. They wrote, “Emmett, the founder of Convergence, has been on the WGA Strike/Unfair List since 2020. Two companies he founded and co-owned failed to pay over $700,000 in compensation, P&H contributions and interest due to WGA writers.”

This accusation is nothing new. Randall has been sued for $10 million in damages for an alleged unpaid loan. Even Lala had shared that she had received calls from people asking to collect money when she was with him. Yikes. 

The Los Angeles Times also reported on an email the Writers Guild of America West put out regarding the situation. They wrote, “Emmett has a long history of refusing to honor obligations to writers and the Guild has filed numerous arbitration claims against companies owned by Emmett over the last decade.”

They also shared Randall’s response. He stated, “We are fully financing this movie, and we have every intention to settle this dispute in the coming weeks. Our representatives will be reaching out to the Writers Guild so we can put this matter from six years ago behind us.”

Vanderpump Rules is streaming on Peacock. It can also be viewed on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

TELL US – DO YOU THINK RANDALL WILL BE ABLE TO SETTLE HIS DISPUTE WITH THE WRITERS GUILD?

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Vanderpump Rules is about to enter a new era with an entirely new cast of debaucherous characters. However, certain stars, like Kristen Doute or Tom Sandoval, will always be ubiquitous with the show. Without Sandoval, we never would’ve had all of the drama from Scandoval. Who knows where the show would be without it?

Even though his Pump Rules days are over, Tom’s life in the public eye is not. He somehow went from ultimate villain to dorky fan-favorite on the latest season of The Traitors. Plus, he’s pretty popular on Cameo. In fact, one VPR fan recently enlisted Sandoval to reveal some big life news and he delivered a job well done.

Tom Sandoval has swapped Vanderpump Rules for gender reveals

One TikTok user posted a video of a Cameo that her husband bought her from Sandoval. “I’m here for a very special reason,” he said at the beginning of the video. Sandoval is always one to steal a show. He went on to congratulate her on her pregnancy and acted as though the husband bought a video on a whim to tell her how much he loved her.

“Unfortunately, I know that you can’t drink right now because you are pregnant,” Sandoval says later. He begins to show her a cocktail recipe to make after she has the baby. Once he pours his concoction from the shaker into a glass, he reveals its blue. “Congratulations on having a baby boy,” Sandoval said. He kind of slayed that surprise reveal.

Of course, Sandoval concluded the video by singing his backwards lullaby from Traitors before playing his mini trumpet. Sandoval is a lot of things, but one-of-a-kind is definitely one of them.

Vanderpump Rules is available to stream on Peacock. It can be viewed on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF SANDOVAL’S GENDER REVEAL CAMEO? WILL YOU MISS HIM ON PUMP RULES?

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After 12 years of marriage, Vanderpump Rules alums Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney finalized their divorce in 2022. Alas, the bubbas were no more. Navigating their split took some time, as did recovering from Tom Sandoval’s cheating scandal. As you may recall, Tom was swept up into Sandoval’s messy behavior because he knew about Sandoval’s affair with Rachel Leviss. So, what is Katie and Tom’s relationship like today?

Where do Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz stand today?

Recently, Katie was a guest on the podcast, Humble Brag with Crystal and Cynthia. While Katie and Tom previously shared custody of their two beloved dogs, Gordo and Butters, that arrangement has now changed. “We still have the dogs, and they primarily live with him. I love those guys so much that like,” Katie stated, “I can’t never see them. So we mostly talk about the dogs and … it was really intense.”

As for Katie’s friendship with her ex-husband? “We’re cool. But like, we don’t get lunch,” she explained. Which is a pity because Katie and Ariana Madix own a sandwich shop, Something About Her. Meanwhile, Katie has moved on with guitarist Nick Martin of the band Sleeping with Sirens.

Plus, Tom previously met Nick, and he is a fan. “I met Nick and he’s so cool, so down to earth. And obviously a rock star,” Tom quipped. “Listen, I love seeing her happy. If she’s happy, I’m happy,” he added.

As for Tom? He was hit hard by the closing of his bar in December 2024, Schwartz & Sandy’s. Sandoval was Tom’s partner, but due to Scandoval, he took a step back. “It was like perpetual, constant anxiety – when you’re hemorrhaging money. And you know that this place with your name on the side of the building is not doing as well,” Tom previously said.

Right now, Tom isn’t dating, but he has a special someone that he loves “hanging out with.”

Vanderpump Rules is streaming on Peacock.

TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT KATIE AND TOM AREN’T CLOSER? WHY DO YOU THINK KATIE GAVE TOM CUSTODY OF THEIR DOGS?

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Season 12 of Vanderpump Rules is getting a major facelift. The entire cast was let go in favor of hiring new faces. After Scandoval, the cast was divided and couldn’t come back together. In this reboot, Lisa Vanderpump will once again be watching over a group of unruly SURvers. Just like the early Pump Rules days. So, who is Lisa still in touch with from the original cast?

Which Pump Rules cast members does Lisa Vanderpump still talk to?

“For me, Vanderpump Rules was more of a business show about mentoring, nurturing, dealing with all the dynamics,” Lisa told US Weekly. “It wasn’t so intrusive personally.” VPR, which was a spin-off of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, led to several other shows, including Vanderpump Dogs and Vanderpump Villa.

Lisa invited Stassi Schroeder, who took a break from reality TV after being fired from Pump Rules, to join the cast of Vanderpump Villa. “There was a definite feel-good factor about her coming onto the show. We had a lot of fun together,” Lisa stated. “It felt right.”

She continued, “She’s definitely still Stassi, which separates her from most people and says things that most people wouldn’t even think of. But there’s an essence of responsibility for sure – that continually growth and responsibility.”

Of course, Lisa was in touch with James Kennedy. However, after his December 2024 arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence, Lisa put her foot down. James was not charged in this incident involving his then-girlfriend, Ally Lewber.

“I know [addiction is] a disease, and we talk about that, and you just at some point I had to say, ‘I cannot support this anymore’ with some people when they keep making the same mistakes,” Lisa stated. “So that’s frustrating for sure.”

Finally, Lisa shared that she and Tom Schwartz have been in contact. They talk “quite a lot.” As for the rest of the OG cast? I guess it wasn’t a fond farewell to Lisa and the series.

Vanderpump Rules is streaming on Peacock. You can also watch on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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During The Valley Season 2 premiere, Tom Schwartz told Jax Taylor all about Schwartz & Sandy’s. Schwartz and his bestie, Tom Sandoval, were partners in their dream bar. However, much has changed since that scene was filmed. Namely, Schwartz & Sandy’s closed down in December 2024.

Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval’s bar was forced to close

During The Valley Season 2 After Show, Tom shared some more details with Jax and Jesse Lally about the ill-fated bar. “Honestly, I think I’m still processing everything that happened. I’m at least proud to say that I can walk away knowing that I put everything I had into that place. Almost all of my money,” the Vanderpump Rules alum stated. “Lord knows I over-leveraged myself. I feel like we really never were fully accepted or embraced by the neighborhood, but I’m f*cking proud of that place.”

Then Jax weighed in on how hard Tom worked at the bar. “Every time that I was there, man, you were all in. You were always busting ass,” Jax stated. “You were so good to your employees. Everybody loves you there.” He added, “I think you spent more time there than you did your house.”

However, Tom is at peace with the bar’s untimely end. “I have a newfound sense of peace that I haven’t felt in a long time. It was like perpetual, constant anxiety – when you’re hemorrhaging money,” Tom said. “And you know that this place with your name on the side of the building is not doing as well. Your employees are suffering now. They can’t pay their bills,” he added.

Reportedly, Tom felt “abandoned” by Sandoval as he followed other pursuits. Plus, Scandoval negatively impacted the bar. So, would Tom open another spot? Well, one thing is certain. “I would never put my name on the side of a bar again,” Tom stated. He does still “love being in the bar/restaurant industry.”

 The Valley Season 2 airs on Tuesdays at 9/8c on Bravo and is streaming on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

TELL US – SHOULD TOM SCHWARTZ OPEN ANOTHER BAR? WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE HIM AS A FULL-TIME CAST MEMBER IN THE VALLEY?

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Vanderpump Rules was rocked when Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute were fired in June 2020. The duo was let go for exhibiting racist behavior. After her firing, Stassi lost endorsements and her podcast. Since that time, Stassi has worked hard to transform her life. She married Beau Clark, and the couple welcomed two children. Now that Stassi has matured, Lisa Vanderpump invited her to join Season 2 of Vanderpump Villa.

Stassi Schroeder’s firing wasn’t at Lisa Vanderpump’s request

As you may recall, Stassi and Kristen reported Faith Stowers, a Black co-star, to the police, alleging that she committed a crime that she knew nothing about. Still, having Stassi fired from Pump Rules wasn’t Lisa’s decision. “It was very poignant because it was a sign of the times and her actions. The world is changing,” Lisa told US Weekly. “I hate this cancellation policy – people are expected to be exemplary and not make mistakes.” She added, “We all make mistakes. She did something totally inappropriate and learned from it.”

Lisa continued, “I understood why [she was let go], but I would’ve rather kept her, chastised her, and let her learn from it,” Lisa stated. Well, now Lisa, Stassi, and Stassi’s dark passenger are all reunited at a castle in Italy for Vanderpump Villa.

And it sounds like Lisa and Stassi had a wonderful time. Lisa noted that Stassi “is not as naughty as she used to be because she is a mother, but she’s still got that assertive wit.” As Lisa’s eyes and ears in the castle, Stassi will spy on the staff and make sure that their exploits don’t ruin the guests’ good time. Ironically, Stassi is in this position, as she was a thorn in Lisa’s side as a SURver in VPR.

Vanderpump Rules is streaming on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland, while Vanderpump Villa Season 2 drops all 10 episodes on Hulu on April 24, 2025.

TELL US – IS LISA’S FEELING ABOUT STASSI DESERVING A SECOND CHANCE VALID? SHOULD CANCEL CULTURE BE CANCELED?

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Season 12 of Vanderpump Rules is filming with a brand-new cast, which means Lisa Vanderpump doesn’t have time to defend the old cast. She recently revealed that she’s done supporting James Kennedy, following a string of bad behavior. The revelation has Pump Rules fans wondering, “What took so long?”

James Kennedy has lost Lisa Vanderpump’s support

Last year, James wound up behind bars for an alleged domestic violence incident. Shortly after, he split up from his longtime girlfriend, Ally Lewber. Plus, he caught a ton of flak for smiling in photos with Andrew Tate, an influencer facing human trafficking allegations.

On Pump Rules, we watched James struggle with his sobriety. LVP always showed him support. Like most of her SURvers, she gives James chance after chance to clean up his act. However, she told Us Weekly that after his latest headlines, she can no longer defend him.

“I’ve had so much patience with him. I was so happy to see him with Ally and doing so well,” LVP shared.

“I know it’s a disease, but at some point, you’ve got to say, ‘I cannot support this anymore,’ with some people when they keep making the same mistakes,” she added.

According to Lisa, she and James haven’t spoken much following the domestic violence allegations. She did, however, speak to Ally at “great length” about what happened. That might explain why Ally revealed that Lisa tried to convince them to stay together.

Lisa explained, “James reached out, but I said, ‘Before I speak to you, I want to speak to Ally and understand it completely.’ I did talk to Ally at great length, and she reassured me that nothing happened physically — they were just in a drunken nonsense.”

Meanwhile, James has shared on social media that he’s remaining sober following his arrest. Either way, LVP doesn’t seem interested in following along on that journey. She’s got a new cast of “young little minxes” to focus on these days.

Vanderpump Rules is streaming on Peacock.

TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT LISA VANDERPUMP IS TURNING HER BACK ON JAMES KENNEDY? DO YOU THINK IT’S A LITTLE TOO LATE?

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