'AGT' fans furious after unexpectedly spotting Tom Sandoval on show: 'So desperate for fame'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tom Sandoval has stunned 'America’s Got Talent' fans with a surprise appearance that sparked a wave of backlash online.

'The Vanderpump Rules' alum was spotted in a teaser for the June 24 episode, leaving many viewers furious over his return to the spotlight.

The 42-year-old will be featured on Night 5 of 'AGT' auditions, performing with his cover band, 'Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras', according to an NBC insider.

'AGT' fans slam Tom Sandoval's 'desperate' bid for attention

Online users didn’t hold back after seeing Tom Sandoval in the 'AGT' preview.

“So desperate for fame in his 40s that he goes on that entry level show. Bro, give it up," wrote one user on Reddit.

A user added, "You’re already famous and you are wildly hated. It’s over for you. Go find a day job and adjust your finances accordingly. Aaaaaaand you’re also not talented. Anyone who saw you on Traitors can see how much you can’t sing."

Another chimed in, “WHAT IS HE DOING HERE. I saw a quick glimpse and in my head I was like oh no… I haven’t watched it all so I don’t know if we see him perform but it’s like why is he there. Not that I’m hating but like WTH.”

Others were even more direct: “On a talent show with no talent. How dreadful!”

Another viewer wrote, “I hope they voted no on his villain a**👎🏽.”

One more wrote, “He’s extremely talented at torpedoing his career,” while another added, “I almost feel bad for him.”

A person said, "I appreciate his hustle and that he’s gotta try to stay relevant to make money but gawd, that under eye makeup has got to go."

Tom Sandoval’s ‘AGT’ appearance reignites buzz around ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cheating scandal

Tom Sandoval’s appearance comes more than a year after he was at the center of a cheating scandal dubbed 'Scandoval', involving his 'Vanderpump Rules' co-star Raquel Leviss.

At the time, he was still in a nearly decade-long relationship with Ariana Madix.

The affair sparked a media storm and caused a public meltdown within the 'Vanderpump Rules' cast. Fans and castmates criticized Sandoval harshly, with many branding him a manipulator and the ultimate reality TV villain.

His longtime friendship with fellow cast member Tom Schwartz was also tested. Though the two shared a popular bromance on the show, their bond was heavily strained by both the scandal and the collapse of their shared business venture.

Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval’s business collapse drove a wedge in their friendship

The duo had invested their savings, along with $250,000 from Tom Sandoval’s mother, into their Hollywood bar, Schwartz & Sandy’s.

The venue shut down in December 2024 after just two years, marking a painful financial and emotional blow for both. Schwartz later revealed the toll the investment took on his marriage to ex-wife Katie Maloney.

“They are still friends as they’ll always have a connection in that brotherly sort of way, and Schwartz will always think of him as a brother,” an insider shared previously with US Sun.

“But Schwartz and Sandy’s closing ruined their friendship for a while, and it will never be the same," added the source. However, Schwartz is no longer going to do business with Sandoval.

The source added, “The financial ruin and stress put a toll on them and led to really nasty fights and huge disagreements they couldn’t compromise on. At the end of the day there’s still love but the trust they had before has been broken between them.”

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