Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval, two prominent figures from the reality television series Vanderpump Rules, are entering a new chapter as they prepare to sell their home following a contentious legal battle. The pair reached a settlement in January 2024, marking the culmination of a two-year dispute initiated by Madix in connection with the property they once shared.
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In an episode of Watch What Happens Live, aired on 3rd March, Sandoval revealed that the California home is set to be placed on the market. He mentioned that Madix had removed her clothing from the residence, indicating a significant step towards finalising their split. The 43-year-old former reality star stated, “The house is going on the market,” affirming that the decision to sell came after a lengthy and public dispute over the property.
The saga began when Madix, aged 40, filed for a partition sale of their shared home in early January. This legal action requested that the court oversee the sale of the house, with the intention of dividing the profits. The couple’s relationship had ended in 2021 amidst allegations of infidelity on Sandoval’s part, which involved his co-star Raquel Leviss, generating extensive media coverage and public interest.
The couple’s legal proceedings appeared protracted and fraught, particularly since Madix requested an equitable distribution of the sale proceeds, along with coverage for debts and the costs associated with the sale. In response to her petition, Sandoval contended that Madix had not substantiated her claims adequately, thereby arguing against the necessity of a partition sale.
The recent comments made by Sandoval on the show have brought new attention to their former home, stirring curiosity about the implications of their settlement. Andy Cohen, the show’s host, expressed surprise at the house’s imminent listing, to which Sandoval confirmed its status, although he refrained from revealing how long had transpired since he had spoken to Madix.
Documents from the court highlighted the nature of their settlement, noting that it would only be enacted upon the satisfactory completion of specific terms, though the exact details remain undisclosed. Despite the complexities of their departure, Madix has maintained a desire to move forward without the lingering association to their shared asset.
In a prior statement, Madix indicated her motivation to sell the home was steeped in the principles of closure and financial necessity. “I want to own my home,” she remarked, underscoring her determination to dissociate from the past and re-establish her independence.
The couple’s home, a substantial five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom property, was purchased in 2019 during a period of stability in their relationship. They had offered an exclusive tour of the house to PEOPLE in 2021, showcasing their lives together before the dramatic events that followed.
As the public looks on, it seems both parties are seeking to move on from their tumultuous recent history. With the impending sale of their shared residence, Madix and Sandoval are poised to embrace new beginnings, albeit still tethered by the memories associated with the house that once represented their life together.