Signs Tom Schwartz and James Kennedy could have a better relationship without Tom Sandoval

Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Schwartz and James Kennedy haven’t always been the best of friends, but their connection has deepened since the scandal. During Vanderpump Rules season 10, before the public knew about Tom Sandoval cheating with James’ ex Rachel Leviss. James was frustrated with Schwartz because he kissed Rachel in Mexico at his co-star Scheana Shay’s wedding. When Sandoval’s infidelity was revealed, James became angry with Tom for apparently covering up Sandoval’s seven-month scandal and fell out with him because the public eventually learned that his and Rachel’s kiss was a set-up to distract from the fact that Sandoval had been unfaithful .

Now that James realizes that Schwartz never had genuine feelings for Rachel, the pair meet for dinner Vanderpump Rules season 11 premiered and had me laughing from beginning to end, laughing over the citrus candles and their mutual exasperation at Sandoval’s behavior, showing a positive change in their relationship. Schwartz told James that he has enough problems with or without the Scandoval drama. But his friend’s betrayal was “the radioactive cherry on top of my heat of the year.“Tom apologized to James for his wandering troubles. But James didn’t care. Tom and James could only grow closer in Sandoval’s absence.

James once threw a drink at Tom Schwartz

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 at the beach with other cast mates. The trigger was Tom’s joke James‘ failed proposal to his ex-fiancée Rachel – Rachella. Almost a year after the drinking spree, Tom and James have unexpectedly formed a genuine friendship that the audience wants to see without Sandoval. This unexpected camaraderie was born Vanderpump Rules season 11 premiere, when the two bonded over the feeling of a group estranged due to Sandoval’s poor choices and disloyalty to his ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix.

Tom and James have developed a mutual respect

Tom and James have surpassed their previous competition since they argued Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion. The duo, who previously exchanged insults, have since found common ground. James even joked about the renaming Schwartz and Sandy’s “Schwartz and James” after Tom complained “reservations reduced“after the incident came up in the restaurant, the staff parted company”revenge,” and “feels like zoo animals there.“Tom – Unsatisfied with Sandoval No”hold yourself to a high standard,” expressed his concern to James during dinner Bravo section. To everyone’s surprise, Tom didn’t reject the idea, showing their newly found mutual respect.

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James thinks Tom Schwartz is better without Sandoval

Tom expressed his sense of responsibility for Sandoval’s actions a Bravo clip from the object Vanderpump Rules season 11 premiere, thanking James for understanding the difference between them. In a straight conversation, James admitted that Tom’s best self comes out when heTom Schwartz“instead of navigating the complexities of your joint venture”Toms.” Tom lamented the less than generous treatment of the rest of the group and admitted to questioning his identity compared to Sandoval. This confessional realization suggests a powerful exchange between the cast mates, as Tom finds solace in airing grievances with James because James has felt alienated from Sandoval.

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