Tom Sandoval and Victoria Lee Robinson have faced several public scandals in their relationship.
The pair announced their relationship in February 2024, almost a year after Sandoval gained notoriety for his affair with Ariana Madix’s co-star on Vanderpump Rules, Rachel “Raquel” Leviss.
Reflecting on this controversy, Sandoval discussed his approach to relationships.
“What kept me in [the affair with Raquel] was my insecurity,” he explained on his “Everybody Loves Tom” podcast in December 2023. “I thought, ‘I can’t lose this person because I might not find this again.’ My insecurity made me believe that if I let this go, it wouldn’t happen again. You can [find that again]. And betting on that is safer than staying in what isn’t working.”
Two months later, Sandoval and Robinson went public on Instagram. Sandoval shared insights about what drew them together after having been friends.
“We’re similar in many ways. Both spontaneous and adventurous. We sometimes push the limits, but we both enjoy that,” Sandoval shared on the “Billie and the Kid” podcast in February 2024. “Her dad was sick, and she wasn’t feeling well, so I sent soup to her house. Meanwhile, she sent flowers to mine for Billie.”
Their relationship began to face challenges after allegations of infidelity and other accusations emerged. Here is a look back at the highlights and challenges of Sandoval and Robinson’s relationship:
February 2024
Sandoval publicly acknowledged his relationship with Robinson by posting a photo of her kissing him on the shoulder on Instagram. Robinson shared a picture of them cuddling during a night out.
“This week, my addiction is my friend Victoria. She’s amazing and one of the kindest people,” Sandoval said on the “Billie and the Kid” podcast in February. “We’ve known each other for a long time, but our first date was last night.”
He praised Robinson, saying, “Sweet, kind people like her really appeal to me. She’s a model, successful, humble, and very thoughtful.”
April 2024
On the Vanderpump Rules After Show, Sandoval was questioned about rumors that Robinson had briefly dated Leonardo DiCaprio.
“I think they dated very briefly,” Sandoval commented before humorously alluding to DiCaprio’s tendency to date younger women. “Maybe she aged out or something.”
This remark was a nod to DiCaprio’s well-known relationships with younger women, such as Bar Refaeli, Blake Lively, Toni Garrn, Nina Agdal, and Kelly Rohrbach. He also dated Camila Morrone, who was 23 years younger than him.
May 2024
In May, fans noticed that Sandoval and Robinson had allegedly unfollowed each other on Instagram. They resolved the issue that same month amid speculation about their relationship.
Sandoval also posted a playful Instagram photo pretending to bite Robinson’s chest, captioned “Damn baby.”
June 2024
Initially, Robinson had the support of Sandoval’s friend Billie Lee. However, their friendship deteriorated after Lee blamed Robinson for her falling out with Sandoval.
“The fighting is constant. It’s the most toxic relationship I’ve ever seen. I would literally cry,” Lee shared on her podcast. “I felt like I couldn’t be friends with both of them because it was so toxic. I was anxious and uncomfortable in their home.”
Lee accused Robinson of not supporting Sandoval.
“Tom was sober for a long time. After meeting Victoria, he started drinking again, and I noticed alarming things,” she claimed. “Tom and I didn’t spend much time together one-on-one, which was fine. I’m happy they’re together.”
Lee recalled a situation where Robinson repeatedly called while Lee was at Sandoval’s house.
“He had to go upstairs to talk, and when he returned, he said, ‘She thinks we’re going to sleep together tonight.’ I was shocked,” Lee continued. “Anyone dating Tom, and I told him this, must be a bit desperate. She would say, ‘I need to break up with Tom.’”
Sandoval couldn’t comment as he was filming season 3 of The Traitors. Robinson, with Sandoval’s friend Kyle Chan, shared her perspective on a June episode of the “Up and Adam!” podcast. They accused Lee of distancing Sandoval from his loved ones.
“I always thought she was loyal, saying, ‘I got your back,’ but her love for Tom changed,” Chan alleged. “It became selfish, protecting him as if he was hers.”
In response, Lee denied Chan and Robinson’s allegations in the podcast’s comments. Sandoval later supported his girlfriend and best friend.
“Billie Lee’s false claims against Victoria Lee Robinson and Kyle Chan were meant to harm our friendships and relationships,” he wrote on Instagram Stories. “Victoria, Kyle, and I heard her make those accusations on speaker phone. They were intended to isolate me from friends for ulterior motives.”
He concluded: “The timing is not a coincidence. She’s doing this while I’m abroad, and she’s on tour. I’ll address everything when I’m back.”
Vanderpump Rules alum Tom Sandoval began dating now-ex Victoria Lee Robinson in 2024. “We met through a friend,” Robinson recalled during an April 2025 appearance on the “Viall Files” podcast. “It’s kinda funny. My friend, she was like, ‘Do you want to go to this [Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras] show?’ Being honest, I […]
July 2024
Sandoval and Robinson frequently shared their relationship moments on social media. However, after Sandoval filed a lawsuit against Madix, the couple deactivated their accounts.
Sandoval later returned to Instagram, clarifying that he was unaware of suing Madix. He then removed attorney Matt Geragos from his legal team.
“Tuesday afternoon, my attorney, Matt Geragos, whom I trusted, informed me about the Cross-Complaint in the lawsuit against myself and Ariana,” Sandoval explained on Instagram. “He assured me it was standard and preventative. The terms ‘New Lawsuit’ or ‘Suing’ were not mentioned. I should have been more diligent.”
He added: “I’m not suing Ariana. The action against her is being withdrawn. I harbor no ill will toward Ariana,” he continued. “Removing both the Cross-Complaint and the attorney who advised it, I aim to resolve this swiftly, so Ariana and I can MOVE ON with our lives.”
October 2024
Robinson spoke to Us Weekly about living with Sandoval and the possibility of appearing on Vanderpump Rules. (Bravo later confirmed that the show would return for season 12 with a new cast.)
“I’m unsure about the show. I’ve never been on it,” Robinson told Us about potentially joining the Bravo series. “We’re about to move in together. We’re pretty serious, so it’s hard to avoid it. Who knows?”
Sandoval confirmed on his podcast in October that he and Madix were putting their house “on the market,” saying, “We’re selling the house, getting it ready. Victoria and I are moving in together.”
December 2024
Robinson surprised her followers by hinting that Sandoval had been unfaithful.
“Wow … you were right. Tiger never changes its stripes,” she wrote on Instagram. “He loves the best friends apparently. I feel like a fool. Completely heartbroken.” While Sandoval didn’t respond to Robinson’s allegations, he went live on Instagram.
“Victoria is calling me,” Sandoval remarked in a circulating social media clip. “Definitely made a big mistake earlier.”
Robinson later retracted her claims.
“I sincerely apologize for my earlier post. I misjudged a situation. Tom did nothing wrong,” she wrote on Instagram Story. “Past traumas and false accusations clouded my judgment.”
She added: “Please respect him. He’s been incredibly supportive. The internet can be harsh, and I’m learning to ignore the noise.”
Later that month, Sandoval took Robinson to Missouri for the holidays.
November 2025
A video emerged showing Robinson in a dispute with Sandoval at BravoCon. Summer House star Lindsay Hubbard appeared to intervene, according to the shared clip.
When questioned about the incident months later, Sandoval and Hubbard offered differing accounts.
“It was very inappropriate,” Sandoval stated during a March 2026 Watch What Happens Live appearance. “She asked about our relationship, and Victoria approached, asking, ‘Excuse me. Who are you?’ Lindsay asked, ‘You don’t know who I am?’ and Victoria replied, ‘No, I don’t know you.’”
He added, “I shouldn’t have left with Hubbard. It was strange. She was talking about our relationship.”
Hubbard told Us that Sandoval’s version was “not at all what happened.”
“But are we really surprised?” she added. “Consider the source.”
June 2026
Us confirmed that Sandoval filed a restraining order against Robinson and her father, alleging they subjected him to “verbal and physical abuse” during an altercation. Sandoval claimed the incident began when he discovered Robinson filming him. Her father allegedly became aggressive, prompting Sandoval to lock himself in a room. He claimed Robinson attacked him.
Footage of the alleged altercation, shared on Reddit, showed Sandoval pushing Robinson’s father into a firepit during the argument.
June 2026
A source informed Us that Sandoval and Robinson had ended their relationship.
“Tom has endured this abuse for many months. He has been financially supporting Victoria and her father, paying their rent and utilities,” the insider claimed. “Victoria’s father lived in the house rent-free for too long.”
