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Tom Sandoval Auditions for AGT Amid Personal Turmoil

6/23/2025

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Tom Sandoval is taking a bold step into the spotlight as he auditions for America's Got Talent, following a tumultuous time after Vanderpump Rules' cast shake-up and the closure of his bar, Schwartz and Sandy's. With a heartfelt rendition of "Take On Me," he confronts his past as "the most hated man in America" amid his ongoing struggles, including an unsold home shared with ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix.

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Tom Sandoval is taking a bold step into the spotlight as he auditions for America's Got Talent, following a tumultuous time after Vanderpump Rules' cast shake-up and the closure of his bar, Schwartz and Sandy's. With a heartfelt rendition of "Take On Me," he confronts his past as "the most hated man in America" amid his ongoing struggles, including an unsold home shared with ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix.