VANDERPUMP Rules star Tom Schwartz has hinted at possibly leaving the longtime reality series for a permanent role on a new Bravo show.
Tom, 41, recently gushed over the spin-off series The Valley, which premiered on the reality network in March with several of his former Vanderpump Rules co-stars.
The Vanderpump Rules OG sat down with Access Hollywood, where he told fans he would be making a few new crossover appearances on the spinoff.
“I love The Valley, because I know all of those people, I hang out with all of those people, they’re my friends so… it’s yummy to watch,” he said.
“I think it’s juicy and wonderful and I can’t wait to watch more. I dig The Valley. I support The Valley,” he added.
After being asked if he would ever become a full-time cast member on the show, Tom optimistically responded, “I don’t know, maybe.”
He also said Jax Taylor, 44, is one of his “best friends in the world” and revealed the two are working on some stuff in regard to their Los Angeles bars.
Along with others, The Valley stars VPR veteran Jax and his wife Brittany Cartwright, 35, who recently announced their separation after nearly five years of marriage.
Jax currently owns his bar/lounge Jax’s Studio City, while Tom co-owns Schwartz & Sandy’s with his buddy Tom Sandoval, 40.
The new series also stars original VPR cast member Kristen Doute, 41, who was fired from the network alongside Jax in 2020 following past racist actions.
“I’m sure I’ll pop in The Valley once in a while,” Tom concluded, hinting he may eventually switch over from his stint on Vanderpump Rules.
Tom has appeared on every season of Vanderpump Rules since its inception in 2013.
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TOM’S NEW RELATIONSHIP
The hit Bravo series, which saw an uptick in viewership following Tom Sandoval’s cheating scandal last spring, premiered its newest season in January.
Season 11 has shown Tom navigating his love life, most recently documenting his relationship with his “girlfriend” Jo Wenberg.
The TomTom owner was previously married to fellow VPR star Katie Maloney, 37, from 2019 to 2022.
While also speaking to the abovementioned outlet, Tom announced his newest girlfriend and gushed over their relationship.
He admitted to meeting her right after he pledged to himself that he wouldn’t date for a while.
Tom is now dating 23-year-old Sophia Skoro, a marketing manager and strategist who also owns a vintage clothing store.
“I’m happy, it’s kind of new and exciting and I kind of feel at peace for the first time in a long time,” he explained.
“She’s just really f-ing cool. She’s just charismatic and clever and kind of unconventionally funny,” Tom added. “She’s way cooler than me.”
The reality star said all of his plans to make money and focus on himself went out the window when he met Sophia, admitting that dating was the “last thing on his mind.”
Tom said he hopes VPR viewers will meet her one day, hinting that he wants her to stay.
Fans were critical of his new relationship announcement and noted the 18-year age gap between the couple.
“She’s a 23-year-old… of course she is,” one person wrote on X.
The love birds were first linked when Tom appeared in one of Sophia’s TikToks on February 7 lipsyncing to a trending sound.