Former Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval finds himself at the center of another potential scandal after his girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson, shared cryptic and emotional posts on Instagram, sparking rumors of infidelity. The incident has drawn comparisons to Sandoval's highly publicized 2023 affair with co-star Rachel "Raquel" Leviss, which led to the end of his nine-year relationship with Ariana Madix.
Robinson, 32, took to Instagram on Sunday, sharing a story that read, "Wow ... you guys were right. Tiger never changes its stripes. He loves the best friends apparently. I feel like a fool. Completely heartbroken." The posts were later deleted, and Robinson's account was set to private, leaving fans speculating about the state of their relationship.
Sandoval, 42, responded indirectly by going live on Instagram early Monday morning, though his account of recent events remained unclear. "Victoria is calling me," he noted during the livestream, before admitting he had "made a big mistake earlier." However, he did not directly address Robinson's accusations.
The couple, who went public with their relationship in February 2024, seemed to be on a promising path, even discussing plans to move in together. In October, Sandoval revealed on his podcast that he and his ex, Ariana Madix, had put their shared house on the market, paving the way for him and Robinson to start a new chapter. Robinson also hinted at the seriousness of their relationship, telling Us Weekly, "We're pretty serious, so it's hard [to avoid the spotlight]. Who knows?"
Robinson's Instagram posts come after a reportedly tense weekend trip to Chicago, where sources claim the pair had a heated argument. One insider told the Daily Mail, "They fight constantly and have a very toxic relationship, but I don't think he cheated on her." Another source added, "They got into a huge fight in Chicago, and Victoria left the trip early. It's typical for these two-always partying or fighting."
Sandoval's live broadcast shed some light on the Chicago trip, though his rambling narrative left viewers with more questions than answers. He described attending a Bush concert with Robinson, where he claimed to have gone to great lengths to get her backstage. "I busted my a** to make sure she was noticed," he said. Despite technical glitches during the livestream, Sandoval's tone suggested frustration over the evening's events.
This isn't the first time Sandoval's romantic relationships have been the subject of scrutiny. His affair with Rachel Leviss, dubbed "Scandoval," became a pop culture phenomenon in 2023, with the fallout chronicled on Vanderpump Rules. The scandal culminated when Madix discovered explicit messages and a screen recording of a FaceTime call between Sandoval and Leviss.
Despite the controversies, Sandoval has spoken publicly about his struggles with insecurity and the lessons he's learned. On a December 2023 episode of his podcast, he reflected on his past mistakes, saying, "One thing that really kept me hanging on [to my affair with Raquel] was the insecurity I had in myself ... I felt like, 'Oh, my gosh, I can't lose this other person because I'll never get this again.'"
Robinson, a successful model who has previously been linked to Leonardo DiCaprio, was praised by Sandoval earlier this year for her kindness and humility. "She is just a very sweet, thoughtful person," Sandoval said on the Billie and the Kid podcast in February.
