Not getting concerned. Tom Schwartz opened up about Katie Maloney‘s feud with Raquel Leviss — and he admitted he isn’t selecting sides.
“I keep out of it. I take care of Raquel so much and Katie’s my lady. I like her. We spent greater than 1 / 4 of my life collectively, so I’ve a number of respect and love for her. However she might be very reactive and I haven’t had a number of time to course of that but,” the Vanderpump Guidelines star, 40, completely instructed Us Weekly on Saturday, November 5, at Ocean On line casino Resort’s unique celebration of Nola’s Bar & Lounge’s 1st birthday, which was hosted by Tom Sandoval and Schwartz.
The TomTom co-owner famous that he didn’t discover Maloney’s feedback to be “a good evaluation” of Leviss, 28, saying, “She simply helps us and is a champion for each Sandoval and myself. I wouldn’t say she was a fan lady, I by no means felt that method. I felt it was genuine and honest.”
Schwartz’s perception comes after his ex-wife, 35, referred to Leviss — who connected with the Minnesota native at Scheana Shay and Brock Davies‘ marriage ceremony in August — as a “fan lady” for carrying a TomTom hoodie to BravoCon final month. “Began as a fan of the present and now a fan of the tom’s,” Maloney wrote within the feedback part of a Bravo fan web page on the time.
In response, the California native addressed her determination to indicate help for Sandoval, 39, and Schwartz.
“Simply got here right here to say that the primary cause I wore this TomTom sweatshirt on Day 3 of BravoCon was for the cozy vibes,” she captioned an Instagram reel in October. “I additionally wore it to help BOTH of the Toms and inspired individuals to cease by their sales space to take a look at the remainder of the lovable merch. I actually get pleasure from supporting my pals and being cozy on the identical time. #SueMe #NumberOneTomStan #Season10.”
Earlier this yr, Us confirmed that Leviss obtained cozy with Schwartz whereas filming season 10 of the hit Bravo sequence. “Apparently there was some heavy ingesting concerned. They made out,” a supply completely instructed Us in August concerning the surprising second at Shay, 37, and Davies’ marriage ceremony. The insider famous that they heard “via the grapevine” that “extra occurred” between the duo.
In keeping with the businessman, it was “emotionally taxing” to movie with Maloney amid their cut up. (The previous couple introduced their breakup in March and their divorce was finalized seven months later.)
“I believe we hit a tough patch towards the tip. We had a falling out. However I believe we’re good now,” he defined to Us on Saturday, noting that viewers will see the podcast host’s new romance with Satchel Clendenin. “You’ll see a few of that play out. My intestine response — it was robust however I obtained to say I dealt with it fairly rattling nicely. I’m very affordable in regard to that.”
Schwartz mentioned he continues to help Maloney though he hasn’t met her new man. “I hear nice issues and I’ve heard he’s a very nice man. I simply need Katie to be pleased,” he continued. “I’m not simply saying that. I’m not attempting to be a self-righteous Mr. Cool Man. I simply need Katie to be pleased. I’m not the jealous kind.”
The fact star additionally revealed that he has “grown nearer” with James Kennedy amid the key modifications in his life. (The skilled DJ, 30, for his half, introduced the tip of his engagement to Leviss in December 2021.)
“I really feel like we’re tremendous tight though we don’t see one another so much. I nonetheless care. Our bond is —you’ll see how a few of that performs out [in season 10],” Schwartz teased. “A few of it not so good. I’m a world class sugar coater. It did get ugly at factors this season, this summer season. However I’m nearer than I’ve ever been to each [James and Raquel].”
With reporting by Leanne Aciz Stanton