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End of an era? Vanderpump Rules<\/em><\/a>\u2019 Tom Sandoval<\/strong><\/a> and Tom Schwartz<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s \u201cbromance is definitely over\u201d after all the pain and suffering Sandoval\u2019s affair<\/a> with Raquel Leviss<\/strong><\/a> has caused, a source exclusively<\/a> tells Life & Style<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Tom\u2019s are officially taking a break from each other. Schwartz decided to distance himself from his buddy because not only was he put in the middle of his and Raquel\u2019s cheating<\/a> mess, but the lack of remorse on Sandoval\u2019s part was insane,\u201d the insider says. \u201cSchwartz saw his friend dig himself deeper and deeper, there wasn\u2019t a lot of accountability on his part, which was disappointing.\u201d<\/p>\n As all Vanderpump Rules<\/em> fans know, the tag-teaming duo\u2019s strong friendship led them to become business partners when they became co-owners of Los Angeles restaurants Tom Tom and Schwartz and Sandy\u2019s.<\/p>\n Even though Schwartz, 40, is taking a step back from his friendship with the Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras frontman, 39, they are \u201cstill business partners,\u201d according to the source.<\/p>\n \u201cThe way it all played out was just too much for Schwartz. He feels like he was played by both Tom and Raquel. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s the end of their friendship, but stepping away from Sandoval will give him some much-needed perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n Life & Style<\/em> confirmed Sandoval and longtime girlfriend Ariana Madix<\/strong><\/a> split on March 3, after the Something About Her<\/a> co-owner found out he was having a secret affair<\/a> with their costar and close friend.<\/p>\n \u201cThe rumor is true \u2014 they, in fact, broke up due to Tom cheating<\/a> on her with Raquel,\u201d a different source close to Ariana, 37, told Life & Style<\/em> at the time.<\/p>\n Schwartz broke his silence<\/a> on his BFF\u2019s infidelity, which fans nicknamed Scandoval, on March 11, deeming the situation as \u201cf\u2013king complicated.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cRelatively speaking. I mean, he has a sense of profound sadness, rightfully so. I think he feels like a piece of s\u2013t, and to some extent, maybe he is. But he knows he f\u2013ked up. The whole thing is just really sad,\u201d Schwartz said in a video obtained by TMZ<\/em><\/a> at the time. \u201cReally, I\u2019m just sad about the negative impact it\u2019s having on our business, but I think cooler heads will prevail, and I\u2019m just gonna keep on keeping on.\u201d<\/p>\n Before Raquel, 28, and Sandoval\u2019s affair was exposed, the former pageant princess and Schwartz embarked on a minor fling after they kissed on camera in Mexico during Scheana Shay<\/strong> and Brock Davies<\/strong>\u2019 wedding<\/a> pre-party in August 2022. The PDA<\/a> caused havoc in the VPR<\/em> clan because Schwartz and ex-wife Katie Maloney<\/strong><\/a> promised not to hook up with anyone in their friend group.<\/p>\n One day before her inappropriate relations with Sandoval went public, Raquel exclusively told Life & Style<\/em> that her \u201cintentions were never to hurt\u201d Katie<\/a>, 36, while pursuing a romance with Schwartz.<\/p>\n She said, \u201cI mean, yeah, seeing how hurt she was, obviously I feel bad.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n