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USA Today
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Tom Sandoval surprises during 'America's Got Talent' audition
Two years after "Scandoval," former "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval is taking on "America's Got Talent." The ex-Bravolebrity — who became a "Pump Rules" pariah after an explosive cheating scandal — is slated to audition for "AGT" with his band the Most Extras on the upcoming June 24 episode. "My name is Tom Sandoval, I was the most hated man in America," Sandoval quips in an "AGT" teaser posted on the show's official Instagram account. "This is the chance to show who I am as a musician." In a separate clip, Sandoval and his band perform the '80s hit song "Take on Me" by A-ha on the NBC reality TV variety series. During the audition, judges Mel B, Simon Cowell and Sofía Vergara and Mel B looked uneasy about Sandoval's "AGT" attempt. When does 'America's Got Talent' 2025 start? What to know about the premiere, judges Later, though, Cowell smiles as Sandoval dramatically dances on stage and surprises the audience with his vocal ability. Last month, the landmark 20th season of "America's Got Talent" kicked off, offering amateur and often unknown acts the chance to win a $1 million prize and performance in Las Vegas. Mel B returned as a judge alongside comedian Howie Mandel, Cowell and Vergara. The "Scary Spice" Girl replaces former judge and supermodel Heidi Klum, who joined the group in 2013 and judged on Seasons 8-13. Actor Terry Crews reprised his host main hosting role on the show. Tom Sandoval is one of the biggest reality TV villains in history Sandoval's role in the aptly coined "Scandoval" cemented him as one of the most infamous reality TV stars in history. In early March 2023, tabloid reports began circulating that Sandoval cheated on his longtime girlfriend Ariana Madix with their co-star Raquel Leviss, who is now known by her legal name Rachel Leviss. The controversy catapulted Madix, now split from Sandoval, into superstardom with stints as Roxie Hart on "Chicago" on Broadway and as a finalist on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." Last year, reality hit Sandoval and his former castmates when Bravo announced that "Pump Rules" would return with a brand-new cast following the hit show's 11th season and Madix's individual success as host of "Love Island USA." Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, Edward Segarra
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Sandoval Asks Judge for Forgiveness After Rachel Leviss Court Battle Mistake
There's an old saying that goes, 'The man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client.' just proved that point. After missing an important deadline in his court case with , Tom begged the judge to forgive him without consequences. He blamed the holidays and his search for a new lawyer for his failure to respond on time. Um, Tom, do you not have a Day Planner, dude? It would help you remember important dates like dentist appointments and court deadlines. Begging for leniency, the Vanderpump Rules alum filed a declaration with the judge presiding over Rachel's lawsuit against him. Rachel is suing Tom and his ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix over invasion of privacy. Unfortunately, Tom fired his previous attorney just before Rachel's team sent him a list of questions they needed answers to. While admitting that he has 'no legal training,' Tom failed to read the part about the 30-day turnaround. 'On December 13, 2024, I was newly representing myself,' he said. '[I was] actively searching for another attorney and mistakenly believed that I had missed the deadline to respond. I was concerned that this would make it appear as though I was trying to delay things.' 'Therefore, I reached out to [Rachel's] counsel, Mark Geragos,' he added. '[I] asked for 30 more days to put together responses. Mr. Geragos did not respond to my email.' As In Touch reports, Tom now has a new attorney representing him. Rachel is suing Tom over explicit FaceTime chats they had during their affair, which he allegedly secretly recorded. When Tom's then-girlfriend Ariana discovered the videos on Tom's phone, she allegedly shared them with others. Ariana denies ever sharing the videos and claims she watched them in a private location. In November 2024 Tom claimed Rachel's attorneys had offered to drop the suit against him if he'd help with a potential case against NBC. NBCUniversal is the parent company of Bravo, which produced Pump Rules. Rachel's lawyers denied Tom's story, saying, 'Tom claims he lost his phone; Tom claimed he lost his lawyer; Tom did in fact lose his motion to dismiss. It now appears he's lost his mind.' Tom's new attorney filed a motion asking the court not to punish Tom for missing the deadline while he was without legal representation. '[Tom] represented himself in this case for 32 days,' the lawyer said. '[During this time] he was dealing with the transition from his former attorneys, actively searching for a new attorney, and preparing for the holiday season. This chaotic stretch also happened to coincide with the date his responses to the first and only discovery served in this action were due.' 'At the time responses were due, [Tom] was unfamiliar with discovery procedures,' his attorney continued. 'He did not understand what objections could be made, let alone that those objections would be waived by failing to serve timely responses.' A judge has yet to rule on the motion, and the case is ongoing. Vanderpump Rules is currently streaming on Peacock. TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT TOM WOULD MISS A COURT DEADLINE? DO YOU THINK RACHEL REALLY WANTED TO SUE NBC? The post Tom Sandoval Asks Judge for Forgiveness After Rachel Leviss Court Battle Mistake appeared first on Reality Tea.
