Billie Lee made a splash in the Bravo-sphere when she appeared during the sixth season of Vanderpump Rules. Making waves within the group and forming friendships and not so friendly ships happened quickly. One thing for certainty though, was Billie had unwavering support from then couple Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix.
After she announced that she had been let go from the reality show after its seventh season, some of the cast wasn’t sad to see her go, while Tom and Ariana held steadfast in their friendship with her. The three of them remained tight, that is until Tom Sandoval’s dirty little seven month long affair with fellow cast mate Raquel Rachel? Leviss became world wide news, thus entering the Scandoval era of Bravo.
Ariana drew a line in the sand, quickly establishing her boundaries, while mutual friends all quickly chose a side. Most clearly went to Ariana’s side of the breakup, while support for Tom seemed nonexistent. That was until Billie made it clear that she was staying neutral. Normally becoming Switzerland when your two good friends break up seems like a healthy and normal decision. However, there was nothing healthy or normal about Scandoval, and Billie’s refusal to condemn Tom publicly virtually ended her and Ariana’s friendship.
Ariana ending their friendship must have hurt Billie, which is probably why she went from neutral to straight up #TeamTom. Billie was photographed multiple times by paparazzi coming and going from Tom and Ariana’s house, when Ariana was out of town. They were always seen in public hanging out, and Billie even appears back on the current season of VPR as a friend for Tom, a shoulder for him to cry on, and even a matchmaker for him. While Billie still claims to love and care for Ariana, it became clear where her loyalty lay. Up until recently though, it seems, things may have changed. As Billie states in her IG interview below, “she can go f*ck herself.” Guess that’s pretty clear on where Billie now stands.
In January 2024 Tom debuted a new relationship, with a girl more than a decade younger than him that has never seen the show. Victoria Robinson is a model, and also an alleged ex of Leonardo DiCaprio..? It seemed that Billie and Victoria were cool with each other, until they weren’t. Tom and Jax Taylor appeared together on WWHL, with Victoria in attendance. After the taping the three of them went out on the town to celebrate. The next morning however, Victoria and Tom both unfollowed each other, while Billie Lee unfollowed both of them. This sparked a lot of headlines and gossip that Tom and his new love were already done.
However, it appeared that wasn’t exactly the case, and the two quickly followed each other again. Billie Lee however, remains unfollowed, and unfollowing. So, why after everything, did Billie Lee and Tom Sandoval’s friendship end? Rumors are swirling that it has something to do with Victoria, and none other than Jo Wenberg seemingly confirmed this theory.
On a recent episode of the Vanderpump Rules Party podcast, Jo flat out confirmed that Tom and Billie “aren’t talking anymore,” and that it had to do with Victoria. While Jo said that she didn’t want to speak for Billie, she went on to explain that “the girl had to set a boundary” and “I’m really proud of her,” referring to Billie. However, in the comment section Victoria herself chimed in and stated that “Billie didn’t set a boundary.” Hmm, makes me wonder if Victoria was implying she was actually the one to set a boundary. After all, it’s obvious to anyone who has been a day one VPR watcher, Billie Lee is in love with Tom. I’m also sure it’s just a matter of time before more tea is spilled, and we get more information on what exactly went down with these three. After all, we always have Jo to go on IG lives and Bravo podcasts and talk talk talk.
I for one am just glad that Ariana is out of this mess. She’s moving up and up in life, and just purchased her own home. Click here to take a look.
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