Former "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval alleges he endured months of physical and emotional abuse from his ex-girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson, who he claims vowed to "ruin" his life. According to Jason Bader, the manager and drummer for Sandoval's band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, he witnessed Robinson punch, kick, and spit at Sandoval on multiple occasions while on tour.
Bader's statements come after Sandoval was granted a restraining order against Robinson. Sandoval also obtained a restraining order against Robinson's father, J. Will Robinson, alleging the two were abusive towards him on June 3, resulting in documented injuries. Video footage from a June 3 incident at their Los Angeles home shows an argument where Sandoval pushed J. Will Robinson into a fire pit. Sandoval stated he was attempting to retrieve his phone from Robinson, whom he accused of filming him without consent, when J. Will Robinson allegedly lunged at him.
Robinson's legal representatives have denied Sandoval's account, stating that no criminal charges have been filed against her and that the portrayal of her as the aggressor is inconsistent with her version of events and visual evidence.
In legal filings, Sandoval detailed alleged abuse, including Robinson hitting him repeatedly and causing blurred vision, as well as neck and ear injuries. He provided images of these alleged injuries. Robinson also filed a request for a domestic violence restraining order against Sandoval, but it was denied by a judge.
Bader claims he never witnessed Sandoval retaliate physically and described Sandoval as someone who de-escalates tense situations. Bader alleges that Robinson was physically aggressive towards Sandoval on tour dates, including an incident in Fort Lauderdale in October where security reportedly had to intervene. Bader characterized Robinson as "fame-hungry" and a "ruthless sadist," claiming she boasted about wanting to achieve fame similar to Sandoval's ex-girlfriend, Ariana Madix.
Bader also stated he overheard Robinson yelling at Sandoval, "I am going to ruin you. I am going to get the Ariana treatment. I hate you. I don't want to be with you." He further alleged that Robinson attempted to control Sandoval's life, isolating him from friends, family, and business opportunities, and even changing passwords on his phone and social media accounts. Robinson's representatives have denied Sandoval's account and emphasized that she has not been charged with any crimes.
Sandoval's bandmates reportedly tried to intervene, encouraging him not to bring Robinson on tour. Bader claimed that Robinson threatened to destroy the band and once changed the password to their social media channels. Bader expressed sympathy for Sandoval and stated that Sandoval is "done" with the relationship, citing the restraining order as a legal end to the alleged manipulation.