Vanderpump Rules Star Tom Sandoval Caught on Camera in Heated Altercation with Ex-Girlfriend’s Father

A newly surfaced video has thrust Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval back into the center of controversy. In footage obtained and published by TMZ, the 41-year-old reality television personality appears to engage in a physical altercation that ends with him shoving Will Robinson—the father of his ex-girlfriend, model Victoria Lee Robinson—into a lit outdoor fire pit. The incident, which reportedly took place during a heated confrontation on June 3, has sparked widespread concern and speculation regarding the volatile dynamics surrounding the Bravo star's personal life.

The video captures a chaotic scene that begins with a tense verbal dispute between Sandoval and the older Robinson. As voices escalate, the confrontation turns physical. In the footage, Sandoval is seen putting his hands on Robinson and pushing him backward. Robinson loses his balance and falls directly into the stone fire pit, which was active with flames at the time. Onlookers and bystanders immediately rushed to intervene, pulling Robinson out of the fire and separating the two men before the situation could escalate further. It remains unclear what specific provocation triggered the physical threshold of the argument.

This latest incident comes after a tumultuous year for Sandoval, who became a household name beyond reality television circles following "Scandoval"—the highly publicized 2023 cheating scandal that ended his nine-year relationship with co-star Ariana Madix. Sandoval subsequently began dating Victoria Lee Robinson, though their relationship was reportedly marked by off-and-on stability before its recent conclusion. Sources close to the situation suggest that lingering animosity between Sandoval and his ex-girlfriend’s family heavily contributed to the June 3 blowout.

Neither representatives for Sandoval nor the Robinson family have issued official public statements regarding the footage or the physical clash. Furthermore, law enforcement authorities have not confirmed whether any emergency services were called to the scene or if criminal charges are being pursued by either party. As the video continues to circulate widely on social media, industry insiders suggest the fallout could have implications for Sandoval’s future standing with Bravo, which is currently evaluating casting and production schedules for the upcoming seasons of its flagship reality programming.