Vanderpump Rules fans praise Katie Maloney for DUMPING ‘cheater’ husband Tom Schwartz & think she’ll be ‘much happier’
VANDERPUMP Rules fans praised star Katie Maloney for DUMPING her cheater husband Tom Schwartz and think she will be “much happier” without him. The Sun exclusively revealed their split earlier this week. Just hours after Katie, 35, and Tom, 39, took to Instagram to confirm they are ending their marriage, Vanderpump Rules fans rushed to […]
VANDERPUMP Rules fans praised star Katie Maloney for DUMPING her cheater husband Tom Schwartz and think she will be “much happier” without him.
The Sun exclusively revealed their split earlier this week.
Vanderpump Rules fans praised Katie for leaving Tom[/caption] Fans think she’ll be ‘much happier’ without him[/caption]Just hours after Katie, 35, and Tom, 39, took to Instagram to confirm they are ending their marriage, Vanderpump Rules fans rushed to Reddit to praise Katie for leaving her ex.
While sharing a video of Katie flirting with another man on the Bravo show, the initial Reddit user wrote: “Katie is going to have no problem finding a new man.”
Fans rushed to the thread to show their support for the star, as one person commented: “I certainly hope she goes and lives her best life.
“Her and Tom were toxic AF and a lot of it was rooted in her resentment for things he never truly atoned for and when the wound is consistently open and festering, you get stuck in the cycle.”
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Noting Tom’s past infidelity, the Reddit user continued: “Even if Tom grew to be a truly better person after that cheating scandal, she couldn’t get past it because the resentment was so strong and it was one time too many.
“But as we have seen he wasn’t better to her and in many ways bordered on the definition of abuse.”
A following person chimed in: “I think ditching Tom will make her a much happier lady and it will show in all aspects of her life.”
While one person said they’re “proud” of Katie, another added: “She’s always been the most beautiful girl on the show to me and I think she’ll calm down more after not being with Tom. I wish her the best!”
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Fans continued to side with Katie amid the divorce as someone else commented: “I love Katie and is wish her the best. I’m so happy she didn’t get pregnant and anchored to this man child for the rest of her life. She deserves only good things.”
BREAKING THE NEWS
Katie shared the news in an all-text Instagram post along with two images of her and Tom on Tuesday.
“I never thought I would have to make an announcement like this,” she began in her gut-wrenching admission.
“But I feel it’s important that I’m open about my life with you.”
“After 12 years on an adventure through life together Tom and I are ending our marriage.”
The Bravo star continued: “This ending is not met with resentment or animosity, no sides to choose
“We have deep admiration for one another that will always remain and we cherish our friendship,” she added, noting they were now on “different paths.”
“We will continue to love and support one another’s happiness,” the TV star concluded before expressing gratitude for “the kind words and support.”
TOM’S POST
Tom posted his own text-based Instagram message, admitting the split “sucks.”
He wrote: “How am I supposed to capture 12 years of love in a f**kin’ Instagram caption?
“I’m not ready to use the ‘D’ word bc it’s too painful. Yes my heart aches.”
He continued saying there’s “no bitterness.”
Shortly after the pair shared the posts, Tom was spotted looking sad and stressed during his first outing since confirming the split.
The couple had fueled breakup rumors for weeks after the podcast host shared cryptic quotes about divorce and shared photos that emphasized her without a wedding ring.
‘FLIP-FLOPPING’
On Monday, a source close to the exes exclusively told The Sun that they had been “flip-flopping” whether or not to stay in their relationship.
“Katie and Tom have split and gotten back together and split and gotten back together. They’re currently not together, no.
“She’s doing her own thing right now,” the insider claimed.
“She hasn’t filed for divorce yet but it’s been discussed. They’re just taking time apart right now and seeing what happens.”
The source added that the exact events that led up to the split is “Katie’s story to tell” and ultimately, the time apart is “her decision.”
“She feels the fault is on him and he had his chances to be better but he didn’t step up to the challenge.
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“Now she is focused on her own happiness, something that wasn’t prioritized in their marriage.”
The pair are best known for starring on Vanderpump Rules, while Tom is the co-founder of TomTom alongside Tom Sandoval.
Tom and Katie were together for 12 years[/caption] They are best known for starring on Vanderpump Rules[/caption] The exes confirmed their split in Instagram posts on Tuesday[/caption]