Switch? Tom Schwartza close relationship with Yes Wenberg has raised eyebrows after he split from Katie Maloney – and they offer fascinating insights into friendship.
Before filming began for the 10th season of Vanderpump RulesTom and Katie announced their decision to separate after more than ten years together.
“Wow this sucks,” the Minnesota native wrote via Instagram in March 2022. “I’m not a victim. I’m not going to write a sad song. I respect Katie’s decision completely and we’ve had a healthy and productive conversation about it. It’s sad that she decided to stay.” with me when I’m not happy.
He continued: “How can I capture 12-year-old love in the caption of a king’s can of Instagram. I’m not ready to use the ‘D’ word yet [because] it is very painful. We have had some of the most blissful, romantic, fun times humanly possible over the course of our relationship. I say heaven on earth level of joy. He taught me a lot about love and being a better partner.
When the camera starts rolling, Us Weekly confirmed that Tom was in the middle of some drama after hooking up with Rachel Lewis at Scheana Shay and Brock Davies‘get married. However, fans were quick to question the TomTom founder’s relationship with another woman when Tom was seen with Jo in footage from the December 2022 concert.
Less than three months later, the owner of the exclusive restaurant told us about his relationship with Jo. “Jo is a badass hairdresser. I think she is a beautiful soul,” he said in February 2023.
Tom also squashed rumors that he is still cohabiting with the stylist. “We’re not living together and we’re not dating either, but he’s the only person I appreciate on a deep level and he’s a really cool human being, and we’re just hanging out,” he added.
One month later, unaired length of season 10 of Vanderpump Rules prove to reveal that they were once roomies. “I went to Tom’s today to take the dog in there and in the bathroom, there was a toothbrush with lipstick and a pile of jewelry. Like, who the fk is this st? He was like, ‘It’s Jo,'” Katie revealed to Lala Kentrung and Raquel during the Never Seen edition of the Bravo series, which will be filmed in July 2022 and air in February 2023. “First, Christians [Doute’s]that’s her best f-king friend. Why didn’t they stay at Christian’s on the side of the road?
The audience then has a front row seat to witness Tom and Katie’s attempts at friendship after their breakup. In the March 2023 scene, the former couple got into an argument that ended with the bar owner asking the Utah native to leave the restaurant.
“When we are still together, this will happen a lot and I am forced to choose another temporary ultimatum. We are not married, so it is no longer a problem,” he said in the confessions before talking about the drama with friends at Schwartz and Sandy’s. “Just a bad night with Katie. My arch nemesis.”
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