Inside Vanderpump Rules stars Katie Maloney & Tom Schwartz’ troubled marriage before split including cheating claims
VANDERPUMP Rules stars Kate Maloney and Tom Schwartz’s troubled marriage has been documented on the Bravo show. Before their split was confirmed, the pair dealt with numerous issues including cheating claims. The Sun exclusively revealed on Monday that Katie, 35, and Tom, 39, have called it quits after nearly six years of marriage. The split news […]
VANDERPUMP Rules stars Kate Maloney and Tom Schwartz’s troubled marriage has been documented on the Bravo show.
Before their split was confirmed, the pair dealt with numerous issues including cheating claims.
The Sun exclusively revealed on Monday that Katie, 35, and Tom, 39, have called it quits after nearly six years of marriage.
The split news comes after the pair fueled breakup rumors for weeks.
CHEATING CLAIMS
One of the major issues in their marriage took place when Tom allegedly cheated on Katie.
During a 2018 episode of Vanderpump Rules, Lala Kent claimed Tom cheated on Katie.
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After Katie made a comment about Lala’s boyfriend kissing someone else, Lala told the show’s female stars: “Let’s talk about married people cheating.
“Your man made out with my friend! Why don’t you worry about your own god**n marriage and stop worrying about my man, who is very much not married, who has been my boyfriend for a year?”
Lala claimed that Tom got “hammered” and made out with her friend Allie while Katie was out of town.
Later in the episode, Ariana Madix spoke to Tom about the claims so that Katie could “hear it from her husband, not the rumor mill.”
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Tom appeared shocked by the allegations and denied cheating on Katie with Lala’s friend.
He said in a confessional: “I truly and honestly am baffled.
“Obviously I’ve done this before, so I am capable of this, but I have no recollection whatsoever of it. I’m like a werewolf.”
Tom and Katie began to argue after Ariana’s confrontation.
Noting that Tom had cheated in the past, Katie told the camera: “I have already been down this road with Tom cheating on me.
“I feel like this is just come kind of bad dream.”
FERTILITY ISSUES
Katie and Tom also struggled to conceive during their pregnancy, which led to problems in their marriage.
During a 2021 episode of the Bravo show, Katie suggested her husband “get his sperm tested” after numerous failed attempts at getting pregnant.
Once they decided to consult a doctor about infertility issues, Katie and Tom discussed their past decision to get an abortion during the early days of their relationship when things weren’t “pretty.”
She further spoke about the abortion in a confessional, sharing: “We fought all the time and I wanted it to work out, but it was like if anything, he’s gonna leave and I’m gonna be a single mom.”
Tom said he would have made the most of the situation had Katie chosen to have the baby, though they both think they made the right decision at the time.
KATIE’S DRINKING
Another issue in their marriage was Katie’s drinking.
During a 2017 Vanderpump Rules reunion, Scheana Shay, 36, confronted Katie about her drinking.
Scheana said: “When you drink you’re a lot meaner to me than when you’re sober.”
She continued: “Everyone says it, Katie. Everyone has said it. Every single person in here has made a comment about your drinking.”
While Katie denied Scheana’s “foul” claims, the 36-year-old continued to accuse Katie of having a “drinking problem” that negatively impacts her life.
She added: “It was a problem in your relationship. It’s been a problem in your friendships. Pretty much everyone here, I think would agree, at some point your drinking has been a problem.”
TOM’S DRINKING
Despite Katie’s alleged drinking problems, Tom has also been known to act out while under the influence on alcohol.
During a 2020 episode of the show, became furious following took a prank orchestrated that saw Tom Sandoval fake arrested for vandalism.
Tom wasn’t happy that his wife couldn’t see the humor in the situation.
While arguing about the fight, he drunkenly said: “This is why I don’t have sex with her.”
Tom continued to become more annoyed by Katie’s observations and he told her to “shut up.”
Tom added: “You’re ruining a great moment. We’re laughing.”
LACK OF SEX
As the Bravo cameras have caught Tom and Katie fighting over the years, fans have been able to hear shocking claims about their marriage.
During one episode, Katie claimed that Tom’s “dick doesn’t work.”
She made the comment while attending couple’s counseling, adding that they’re not having sex due to their constant fighting.
Meanwhile, Katie claimed numerous times on the show that the pair never have sex.
SPLIT RUMORS
Vanderpump Rules fans have been wondering about a possible split for weeks.
Katie seemingly hinted at her split from Tom when she shared a quote from Kim Kardashian, 41, on her Instagram Story.
The quote read: “In the last two years, I decided I’m going to make myself happy. And that feels really good.”
The Keeping Up With The Kardashian alum continued: “And even if that created changes and caused my divorce, I think it’s important to be honest with yourself about what really makes you happy.”
She concluded: “I’ve chosen myself. I think it’s okay to choose you.”
The Vanderpump Rules star appeared to have agreed with Kim as she captioned the post: “Amen.”
Rumors escalated when Katie was spotted not wearing her wedding ring.
Fans noticed that she wasn’t wearing her wedding band in her recent Instagram posts, while led many to Reddit.
While sharing photos of Katie’s bare hand, the initial Reddit user wrote: “Katie’s ring is MIA.”
CALLING IT QUITS
Following weeks of split speculation, The Sun exclusively reported that it’s over between Katie and Tom.
“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,” an insider claimed.
They continued: “They flip-flop. They’re still cordial and see each other and go to the same events because of their mutual friend group but they just focus on themselves.
“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.
“Now she is focused on her own happiness, something that wasn’t prioritized in their marriage.”
The couple began dating in 2010 and tied the knot in 2016.
