Vanderpump Rules’ Tom Sandoval learned “not to take things for granted” after scandal

Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval’s life changed after “Scandoval,” and he’s more appreciative of the things he has now.

The Vanderpump Rules cast turned on Tom Sandoval after he cheated on Ariana Madix with Raquel Leviss.

Since the affair happened, Tom decided to stop drinking, while focusing on his music and new restaurant, Schwartz & Sandys.

The cast was at odds with Tom at the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion and didn’t want to hear what he had to say about hiding his cheating scandal with Raquel.

Now that time has passed and Vanderpump Rules Season 11 is airing soon, the friendships within the cast have already changed, along with their views on life.

Tom Sandoval appreciates what he has

In an interview with Access Hollywood, Tom was asked if viewers would see a new version of himself this season and whether he has a different perspective on life after “Scandoval.”

“It’s not a ‘New Tom,’ like I’m not a different person in the sense, but it’s like, people don’t change I feel like, I think their priorities change,” Tom explained.

“I mean, prioritizing loyalty, love, friendship, you know, appreciating the things that you have, not taking things for granted. Also, prioritizing like, self-help, self-love in a sense of like not drinking, working out, meditating, you know, mental health, therapy.”

Some Vanderpump Rules cast members still don’t think Tom was genuinely sorry for cheating on Ariana, causing the relationships in the group to shift during Season 11.

Based on the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 trailer, it looks like Tom Schwartz is on good terms with his best friend and business partner after distancing himself for awhile.

Scheana Shay has also been open to hearing Tom Sandoval’s side of the story since they were friends long before the show started.

When Vanderpump Rules airs, viewers will see how the cast was affected by the aftermath of Tom and Raquel’s cheating scandal.

Vanderpump Rules Season 11 premieres Tuesday, January 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Bravo.