When Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz announced their separation in March 2022,
when Katie Maloney And Tom Schwartz They announced their split in March 2022, and viewers weren’t too surprised. For years, the couple had kept their heads above water without any real sense of direction. Vanderpump Rules fans often watched Katie get frustrated when her husband chose everyone but her to support her. Tom, who often comes across as a follower, didn’t understand that he needed to put his wife first before his friendship with Tom Sandoval or anyone else. But after two years back in the dating pool, Tom may be starting to feel a little remorseful about saying goodbye.
Tom Schwartz feels remorse
Tom opened up about his divorce from Zach Peter and Jeff Epstein while hosting Disaster Daters. “I think the worst part was probably getting your dream house and then having to go back to renting,” Tom Tom owner Tom noted. The regret makes sense since rent in Los Angeles has gotten a little out of hand. Fans will remember that Season 11 showed Schwartz contemplating moving in with Sandy. In the interview, Schwartz joked, “I mean, it’s still on the table. If you had me decide now, I probably would have been inclined to say no, but… I think I need my space.”
What would Tom have changed?
Tom and Katie’s marriage wasn’t the easiest or smoothest on reality TV. Viewers could tell there were problems even before the wedding to Lisa Vanderpump. Looking back, Tom finally realized he could have been a better husband to Katie. “He just needed to validate his feelings more often. Be a better listener. Let Katie vent more often without me judging her or trying to come up with a quick fix, you know? Like trying to be very logical,” Schwartz continued.
Bravo cameras often caught Tom ignoring his wife’s ideas. The worst fights seemed to be when he decided to partner with Sandy and open a bar. Katie, who had experience in the hospitality industry, was repeatedly ignored when she expressed her opinion. Finally, the Something About Her owner got tired of being left out and gave up.
Could Lala be a love interest?
During season 11, it seemed like Lala Kent was looking for a man in finance, a trust fund, 6’5″, and blue eyes, but somehow she caught her eye on Big Daddy Schwartz. During the final season, the two were photographed hanging out a lot, with fans wondering if their chemistry was really being tested. Viewers also began to assume that Lala was looking for a beta man, unlike her ex, who could serve as a good surrogate father but could also be controlling. Let’s be honest, Tom is the perfect husband.
Tom doesn’t deny that at one point, he was attracted to the mother of two. “Maybe when she first came on the scene, subconsciously,” the Schwartz & Sandy co-owner recalled. “And she was just a character but I never wanted to act or lust after her. You know, I could appreciate her, not just her beauty, but her spunk — her spark, yeah, her sparkle… I think the fans connect with her.” But for now, it seems Tom has put his lustful thoughts aside as he also has a serious girlfriend. While he’s not ready to get married again, Tom has been spotted out and about with Sofia Scurro, a 23-year-old model.
Katie Maloney Thrives
On the other hand, Katie doesn’t seem to regret her divorce at all. Season 11 of the Vanderpump Rules star has shown her to be happier and more free than ever. She’s finally been allowed to speak her mind and stand up for herself. She’s learned to keep Tom at arm’s length, and she even pursued the same girl he was interested in just for sport. And now that her new restaurant with Ariana Madix is finally open, Katie doesn’t have much time to think about what could have been. So while Tom may be harboring some pent-up feelings, Katie seems to be living her best single life.
Tell us – do you think Tom made a mistake by divorcing Katie? Will he regret it forever?
