A video has gone viral of reality TV star Tom Sandoval shoving his ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson’s father into a blazing fire pit.
TMZ shared the footage on Thursday, in which he appears Vanderpump Rules The alum got into a heated conversation with Victoria and her father, J. Will Robinson. Things took a turn when Sandoval accused Victoria of filming him, and Will appeared to drag him away from his daughter. Then, in the video, Sandoval pushed Will and he fell over the fire pit.
The video cuts off as Sandoval returns inside the house, and Will can be seen running after him inside. The confrontation allegedly occurred on June 3, according to TMZ, the same day Victoria was arrested on charges of physically assaulting her intimate partner.
Also on Thursday, the reality TV personality filed for a domestic violence restraining order against Victoria, per the people. In the court filing, obtained by the agency, Sandoval claims his ex-partner was verbally and physically abusive to him on June 3, and that she punched him in the face, injuring his neck and ear. He also claims Will “lunged” at him “in a drunken state” and left a hole in the bedroom door. Additional photos of Sandoval’s injuries are also included.
Also on Friday for every the peopleWill filed for a civil harassment restraining order against Sandoval, claiming he “seriously injured” him.
says a source Hollywood Reporter The video “does not show the endless abuse, intimidation and manipulation that led up to that moment.”
The source added: “Tom had never physically hurt Victoria or her father before this incident. He reached his breaking point that night.” “While Tom pushed Will, it is important to note that the pushing itself was not justification for the dramatic fall. Will’s intoxication caused him to lose his balance. Tom has extensive video evidence documenting the repeated physical and psychological abuse he suffered, and this evidence will be presented in court.”
THR I reached out to Sandoval’s representative for comment, but did not hear back by press time.
Sandoval and Victoria confirmed their relationship in early 2024. Their romance was a milestone Vanderpump Rules The star’s first official partner after the reality TV show’s cheating scandal. He previously dated Ariana Madix for nine years before he was caught having an affair with co-star Rachel Levis during the show’s 10th season.
The controversy brought new popularity to Vanderpump Rulespromoting Madix’s career and launching the Bravo spin-off Valley. However, the cast was unable to move past the damage caused by the cheating scandal. After a final season with the original stars in Season 11, the show has been rebooted with a new roster for Season 12.
June 26, 9:35 p.m Updated to include additional source details.
