If you just saw Tom Sandoval on America’s Got Talent and have no clue who he is, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. The former Vanderpump Rules star earned the nickname of the “most hated man in America,” and it wasn’t because of his singing.
Reality TV fans are well aware of Tom’s background, but AGT just introduced him to a brand-new audience. We’re not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing, but here’s what you need to know about the sometimes controversial reality star.
Who is Tom Sandoval and what did the “most hated man in America” do?
Tom Sandoval is a reality TV star who cheated on his girlfriend of almost 10 years with one of her best friends.
He appeared on Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules for 11 seasons. A spinoff of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the show follows the lives of employees at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurants.
On the show, audiences watched Tom fall in love with a woman named Ariana Madix. They shared a home, and everything seemed great between them. Then, all of that changed in Season 10 when Ariana discovered Tom had been cheating on her with one of her besties, who also happened to be a cast member on the show.
The controversy blew up, earning the nickname “Scandoval.” From there, the world rallied behind Ariana and branded Tom as the worst of the worst. Her career skyrocketed after the breakup, landing a role in Chicago on Broadway and a hosting gig on the extremely popular Peacock series, Love Island USA.
Meanwhile, Tom has been working overtime to try to repair his reputation. He went on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, seemingly as a way to punish himself. Then, a recent stint on The Traitors Season 3 made some fans forget all about how “Scandoval” rocked the world.
On America’s Got Talent, you’re seeing Tom, once again, showcase a different side. He’s ready to move on from his affair, and he’s definitely no longer the most hated man in America. Someone else has earned that title.
America’s Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC and streams the following day on Peacock.
TELL US – DID YOU ENJOY TOM’S PERFORMANCE ON AMERICA’S GOT TALENT? ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING HIM MOVE FORWARD IN THE COMPETITION?
