Scandoval survivor Tom Schwartz shares message of hope for ‘Summer House’ cast amid West Wilson, Amanda Batula scandal
Tom Schwartz, known for surviving the 'Scandoval' scandal on 'Vanderpump Rules,' shared a message of hope and advice for the 'Summer House' cast amid the fallout of the affair between West Wilson and Amanda Batula, emphasizing honesty and the temporary nature of intense public drama. He reflected on his own experience with betrayal and media scrutiny, acknowledging the emotional toll such scandals take on personal relationships and mental health. Now starring on 'The Valley,' Schwartz expressed concern for the real friendships at stake among the 'Summer House' cast members.
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With Danny and Evan TV exclusive Scandoval survivor Tom Schwartz shares message of hope for ‘Summer House’ cast amid West Wilson, Amanda Batula scandal By Evan Real and Danny Murphy Published May 1, 2026, 11:58 a.m. ET Tom Schwartz knows a thing or two about surviving a reality TV firestorm — and coming out the other side a little singed, but still standing. The “Vanderpump Rules” alum, who weathered the fallout of the 2023 cheating scandal involving his former business partner Tom Sandoval, his then-girlfriend Ariana Madix and castmate Rachel “Raquel” Leviss, recently told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” that the chaos came at a steep personal price. “[I] somehow narrowly [survived] at a great cost to — oh my God — my sanity,” Schwartz said with a laugh.
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