Jax Taylor Shares Reaction to Tom Sandoval’s Appearance at His Halloween Party

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Photos of Bravo stars’ Halloween costumes have been circulating on social media since the weekend before the holiday, including one of “Vanderpump Rules” star Tom Sandoval‘s costume.

The Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras lead singer opted for a Barbie-on-roller-skates look, complete with blond wig, as he attended the Grand Opening Halloween Party at the new bar of former costars Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright in Studio City on October 28, 2023. However, during a podcast appearance afterward, Taylor made it clear that Sandoval showed up uninvited.

While speaking with Heather McDonald on the comedian’s podcast, “Juicy Scoop,” on October 31, Taylor said, “He showed up at my bar this weekend by the way.” Taylor said he was “shocked” by it. “Tom Sandoval rolled in, literally — no pun intended — rolled in on roller skates,” he continued. “And I was kind of taken aback.”

Taylor, an OG star of “Vanderpump Rules,” said Sandoval arrived with Tom Schwartz after Taylor invited the latter. “I didn’t know he was bringing Tom Sandoval,” Taylor said. “I was kind of in shock when he rolled in, and I’m looking at everybody. And I’m, like, I didn’t know what to say.” The former SUR bartender said Sandoval stayed “in character” on his roller skates the whole time and “seemed like he was having a decent time.”

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Jax Taylor Said He Was OK With Tom Sandoval Showing Up But Messaged Ariana Madix’s Brother About It Afterward to Clarify the Situation

While Taylor said he was ultimately fine with Sandoval being there, some people at the party weren’t. “I have no problems with Tom Sandoval anymore,” Taylor said. “It’s water under the bridge. I don’t like to hold grudges. What he did was wrong, obviously, but I think he’s paid the price. I think he’s moved on; I think everybody has moved on.”

That said, Taylor pointed out that “there were some people there that weren’t OK with it.” He mentioned that Ariana Madix‘s brother Jeremy was at the party, which made Sandoval’s move even more bold.

“I called Jeremy the next day, I’m really close with Ariana’s brother,” Taylor continued. “And Ariana was supposed to come, but she was in rehearsal for ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ And I go, ‘Hey listen, I just want you to know that I didn’t invite him personally, I hope you aren’t mad at me.’ And he said, ‘No, he wasn’t there that long. It didn’t bother me.'”

Jax Taylor Made His Return to Reality TV in October 2023 on E!’s ‘House of Villains’

In addition to opening his new bar, Jax’s Studio City, Taylor also made his return to reality TV on “House of Villains.” The E! show, which premiered October 12, sees reality TV villains compete for the title of “America’s Ultimate Supervillain” and a $200,000 prize.

Unfortunately for Taylor, he ended up being the first contestant eliminated in the October 26 episode.

In June 2023, Variety reported that Taylor was involved in a “Vanderpump Rules” spinoff that is in early development at Bravo. According to the publication, Taylor, Cartwright and fellow former VPR star Kristen Doute were all said to be onboard.

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