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Previous Vanderpump rules star Tom Sandoval is no stranger to controversy.
In fact, his name has become almost synonymous with scandal in the years since “Scandoval” rocked the Bravo community.
But while fans and critics have come to expect erratic behavior from Sandoval, footage of the restaurateur allegedly pushing his ex-girlfriend’s father into a lit campfire is no less shocking.
The alleged shove, which reportedly happened on June 3, occurred during an argument involving Sandoval, his ex, Victoria Lee Robinson’s father, Will Robinson.
Security camera footage shows Sandoval arguing with Will and Victoria, who were staying with him at the time.
He seems to get even more upset when he realizes that Victoria is recording the argument on her phone.
As Sandoval seemingly tries to grab the phone from Victoria’s hand, Will intervenes by grabbing Sandoval around the waist, leading Sandoval to the push that sends Will tripping into the fire.
Fortunately, it appears that no one was seriously injured.
The trio then rush inside where the verbal altercation continues.
Tom called the police on June 3 and alleged that Victoria hit him and Will threatened him and punched a door.
Sandoval was granted a temporary restraining order, and a judge has ordered both Robinsons to move out of the house.
The temporary orders reportedly require Victoria and her father to remove only their essential personal possessions before leaving the residence.
They have also been ordered to stay at least 100 meters away from Sandoval, his home, his workplace and his vehicle.
The orders further prohibit either of them from possessing firearms while the restraining order remains in effect.
A hearing is scheduled for July 16, where a judge will decide whether longer protection is warranted.
The former Vanderpump star – who has since gone on to appear in shows like the aptly named House of villains — has yet to publicly comment on the situation.
Sandoval reached new levels of infamy in 2023 when the world learned he had cheated on Ariana Madix with his longtime friend Raquel Leviss.
These days, Ariana is hosting Love Island USA while Sandoval continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
