Tom Sandoval found love again with model Victoria Lee Robinson.
Almost a year after Scandal, Vanderpump Rules star continues his controversial past with ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix and their co-star Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. Sandoval is starting a new chapter with Robinson, a model, with whom he has reportedly been dating since early 2024.
The couple debuted their relationship with a series of photos shared on Sandoval’s Instagram Stories in February 2024. Their cuddly selfies out VPR Hotspot Schwartz & Sandys emerged around the same time as their first official meeting, which Sandoval described as “very adventurous and a little crazy” at Billie & the Kid podcast.
“This week my addiction of the week is definitely my friend Victoria who I hang out with. She’s definitely super awesome and one of the sweetest people,” Sandoval said during his podcast appearance.
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The singer added that he’s known Robinson for a “super long time,” but their relationship was always strictly platonic until they decided to test the waters by going on a date. “[It was] great,” he said of their time together.
Sandoval continued, “She’s just a very sweet, thoughtful person.”
So who is Tom Sandoval’s girlfriend? Here’s everything you need to know about Victoria Lee Robinson and her relationship with the reality star.
She is a model
Tom Sandoval at BravoCon 2023 from Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV on Friday, November 3, 2023.
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Robinson is a professional model, who has gained a large number of followers on social networks. According to her LinkedIn page, Robinson is currently signed to Ford Models. And, although her Instagram account is private, she has over 350,000 followers on the social media platform.
On Billie & the Kid podcast, Sandoval said Robinson’s work ethic is a major green flag for him. “She is a model, works hard and is very successful. She’s good for herself, but she’s also very humble and really cool,” he said.
Robinson posed for the cover Maxim Australiaissue for September 2024, and in the interview she described what she is looking for in a man.
“I’m looking for a man who is spontaneous and fun! Someone I can trust and feel safe with,” she said.
They went public with their relationship in February 2024
Victoria Lee Robinson and Tom Sandoval on Instagram Stories.
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Fans first learned of Sandoval’s new partner when he posted a series of photos on his Instagram stories ahead of Valentine’s Day in February 2024. The couple was getting ready for more selfies taken at Schwartz & Sandys restaurant. In one shot, Robinson is shown kissing Sandoval’s cheek, while the pair can be seen smiling ear to ear in another shot.
“They were hanging out and enjoying their time together,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. Earlier that week, Sandoval teased Viall files podcast that he is “willing to protect someone’s heart.”
Although the couple hasn’t talked much about their relationship, Sandoval said on the podcast, “I love a lot, I really do.”
She previously dated Leonardo DiCaprio
Robinson is no stranger to connections with high-profile celebrities. During the summer of 2016, she was romantically linked with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Their relationship hit the headlines when Robinson, then 23, was spotted leaving an after party in New York for Justin Bieber’s Purpose tour with DiCapri.
She got the approval of Tom’s best friend
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While appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in February 2024, Sandoval’s best friend, Tom Schwartz, spoke briefly about Robinson and what he thought of her and Sandoval as a couple.
“I’ve cooled off with her,” Schwartz confirmed. “She is absolutely lovely. Obviously, she’s devastatingly hot, super successful and very charming.”
As for whether Schwartz sees their relationship going far, he added, “I approve on all levels.”
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