While speaking of the decision before its appearance in season 2 of “The valley“Tom Schwartz opened what he learned during this process. He also approached his friendship with Sandoval and admitted that they were not in the same place that they were in the past.

During the “valley” after the programSchwartz admitted that losing his bar with Sandoval “put a lot of tension on our friendship”.

Schwartz & Sandys officially closed in December 2024 after two years of operation. They opened for the first time in November 2022, only a few months before the Sandoval Salace case with Raquel Leviss breaks the Internet.

In their declaration on the closure, the stars of “VPR” reality have cited financial pressures, among others.

According to Schwartz, facing money really challenged them as an older.

“The financial aspect really put our friendship to the test. Unfortunately, it almost destroyed our friendship at some point. But I have the closure,” he said.

Even if they had to close the bars doors, Schwartzwho was the best friend with Sandoval for yearsadmitted that they will always be close.

“He is family for me,” said the 42 -year -old man. “I would always like Tom Sandoval, but of course, I still have deeply rooted frustrations. But without holding this SH-T.”

Schwartz continued saying that even if things did not go as he had planned, he was still very proud of what he built.

“I am at least proud to say that I can leave knowing that I put everything I had in this place,” he noted. “Almost all my money. Lord knows that I overvalued myself. I have the impression that we have never really been fully accepted or kissed by the neighborhood, but I am proud of this place. ”

Schwartz, who is still a co -owner of Tomtom, confessed that he felt much lighter not to have to worry about a company that was clearly struggling.

“I have a new feeling of peace that I have not felt for a long time,” said Schwartz. “It was like a perpetual and constant anxiety – when you hemoralize money. And you know that this place with your name on the side of the building is not as well. Your employees suffer now. They cannot pay their bills. It’s just a lot.”

He also explained that this experience had hardened him a little, adding: “I feel like I have so much more life experience.”

He continued: “I have more grain. I have the impression of having just a new respect and an appreciation for life. I just have the impression of growing up in many ways. I do not know if it can be seen through my actions, but I can feel it.”

During previous interviewSchwartz spoke of his position with his former actors “Vanderpump Rules” and revealed that he was closer to everyone than Sandoval.

“I see Scheana and [her husband] Many, “he said before saying that he also interacts with” Lala [Kent] a lot.”

He also said that he was spending more time with the OG’s villain, Jax Taylor, than anyone.

“Yeah, I see Jax [Taylor] a lot; He’s my neighbor now, “he said.

Before closing his bar, the reality star explained that their group of friends had been fractured following the news of the seven -month -old Sandoval affair.

“Everyone takes a little time to simply recalibrate [and] Take advantage of their peace and time apart, “he said.” I think there is still a lot of love and respect among distribution comrades, but no matter what is happening in the future, I think we needed a short break. “”