Tom Sandoval and James Kennedy’s bromance on Vanderpump Rules has seen its fair share of drama, beginning when Kennedy slept with Sandoval’s ex-girlfriend Kristen Doute. Sandoval claimed that he and Kennedy had planned to move in together and work on music before he found out about the relationship. Their friendship hit a snag in March 2023 when news broke that Sandoval had an affair with Kennedy’s ex-fiancée Raquel Leviss.
Tom Sandoval and James Kennedy’s friendship on Vanderpump Rules has faced rocky patches, including Kennedy sleeping with Sandoval’s ex, but they later rekindled their bromance and were supportive of each other until Sandoval had an affair with Kennedy’s ex-fiancée, causing their friendship to hit a snag.
Tom Sandoval and James Kennedy, both of whom have been longtime cast members of Bravo’s hit reality show Vanderpump Rules, have had a tumultuous bromance. Despite being friends before Kennedy’s debut in season 3, their on-camera friendship hit an obstacle when Kennedy started seeing Sandoval’s ex-girlfriend, Kristen Doute. According to Sandoval, he and Kennedy had been planning to work together on music and move in together before he learned of the DJ’s relationship with Doute.
Doute, however, claimed that Kennedy was both her and Sandoval’s friend, and their relationship blossomed in Sandoval’s absence. The He’s Making You Crazy author alleged that Sandoval issued Kennedy an ultimatum— either continue his friendship or date Doute. While Kennedy initially chose Sandoval, the couple found their way back to each other in the end. However, things took a turn for the worse when Sandoval had an affair with Raquel Leviss, Kennedy’s ex-fiancée, in March 2023, which Kennedy publicly condemned on social media.
Despite the ups and downs of their relationship, the two have supported each other both personally and professionally throughout the show. They even went on to work together musically, with Kennedy opening for Sandoval’s band, Tom Sandoval & the Most Extras in summer 2022. Nonetheless, the affair between Sandoval and Leviss was a turning point in their already-tense relationship.
In response to the news, Kennedy posted a screenshot of an article about Sandoval’s affair on Instagram, claiming it explained everything. Fans responded critically, with one calling Sandoval and Leviss “the most vile subhumans I’ve ever met.” Kennedy agreed, responding with a simple “CORRECT.” Later, at one of Sandoval’s concerts, Kennedy encouraged fans to taunt him for his infidelity, stating that they should bring tomatoes and cabbage to squeeze before throwing to get a good aim.
Despite the numerous twists and turns of their friendship, Sandoval and Kennedy’s bromance has remained a central part of Vanderpump Rules, providing ongoing drama and intrigue for viewers. Despite what the future holds for the pair, their journey thus far has been nothing short of compelling.
