Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Schwartz and James Kennedy are finding common ground and growing their friendship in the absence of Tom Sandoval.
SUMMARY
- Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Schwartz and James Kennedy have formed a genuine friendship, bonding over their grievances with Tom Sandoval's behavior.
- Tom and James have developed mutual respect, finding common ground and joking about renaming themselves " Schwartz and James ."
- James believes that Tom Schwartz is better off without Tom Sandoval, as Tom's best self emerges when he's not navigating the complexities of their joint venture.
Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Schwartz and James Kennedy haven't always been best friends, but their connection has deepened post-Scandoval. During Vanderpump Rules season 10, before audiences were aware of Tom Sandoval cheating with James' ex, Rachel Leviss. James was frustrated with Schwartz because he kissed Rachel in Mexico during castmate Scheana Shay's wedding.
When Sandoval's infidelity came to light, James then became furious with Tom for evidently covering up Sandoval's seven-month scandal and taking the fall for him since audiences eventually learned that his and Rachel's kiss was a set-up to distract from the fact that Sandoval was being unfaithful.
Now that James realizes Schwartz never had authentic feelings for Rachel, the pair met for dinner during the Vanderpump Rules season 11 premiere and quipped from beginning to end, laughing over citrus candles and their mutual gripes with Sandoval's conduct, signaling a positive change in their relationship.
Schwartz told James he has enough problems with or without the Scandoval drama. But his pal's betrayal was the "radioactive cherry on my s*** sundae of a year." Tom apologized to James for rambling about his problems. But James didn't mind. Tom and James could only continue to grow closer in Sandoval's absence.
In Vanderpump Rules season 10, episode 12, tensions reached a boiling point when James retaliated against Tom Schwartz by throwing a drink at him while attending the beach with fellow castmates. The trigger was Tom's joke about James' failed proposal to his ex-fiancée Rachel - Rachella.
Nearly one year after the drink toss, Tom and James have unexpectedly formed a genuine friendship that audiences want to see sans Sandoval. This unforeseen camaraderie emerged in the Vanderpump Rules season 11 premiere when the two bonded over feeling alienated from the group because of Sandoval's poor choices and disloyalty to ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix.
Tom and James have transcended their past rivalries since arguing during the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion. Formerly exchanging insults, the duo has since found common ground. James even joked about renaming Schwartz and Sandy's "Schwartz and James" after Tom complained about "reservations being down" at the restaurant once the affair surfaced, staff resigning with "a vengeance," and "feeling like zoo animals in there."
Tom - dissatisfied with Sandoval not "holding himself to a high standard," voiced his concerns to James over dinner in this Bravo clip. To everyone's surprise, Tom didn't dismiss the idea, signaling a newfound mutual respect.
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