Reality TV star Tom Sandoval has sued his ex-girlfriend, fellow “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix, in a revenge porn scandal.
Sandoval and Madix were a couple when a sex tape exposed Sandoval's affair with another “Vanderpump Rules” star, Rachel Revis. According to newly filed court documents by Sandoval, his ex-girlfriend allegedly violated Sandoval's privacy and illegally accessed his phone when she discovered the explicit video in 2023. TMZAccording to TMZ, Madix claims she made copies of the sex tape and sent it to Revis and other individuals without his consent, which is a violation of California criminal law.
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 26: Television personalities Tom Sandoval (L) and Ariana Madix attend the Friends & Family Opening of Schwartz & Sandy's with the cast of “Vanderpump Rules” at Schwartz & Sandy's Lounge on July 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
The drama aired on television and quickly became a talking point both on the show and on social media. Bravo fans began calling the intense situation “scandalous” and turned on their TVs to watch the tide of emotions as the infidelity was revealed, resulting in tears, heartache, and dramatic fights.
This is the second lawsuit filed in a revenge porn case.
Revis previously filed court papers alleging that Sandoval recorded intimate moments without her knowledge or consent, and she also accuses Maddix of distributing at least two sexually explicit tapes after the affair was discovered, according to TMZ.
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 16: Raquel Revis attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Cirque du Soleil's “OVO” at the Microsoft Theater on March 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Madix previously acknowledged finding the NSFW footage on Sandoval's phone during an episode of “Vanderpump Rules,” but denied having any role in distributing the video. (RELATED: Kevin Hart's Ex-Friend JT Jackson Sues Him for Millions: Report)
According to TMZ, Madix's lawyer, Jordan Sussman, spoke out about the lawsuit, accusing Sandoval of fighting an “emotional battle” against his ex-girlfriend.
It is not yet clear whether Sandoval plans to take the matter to police.
