Vanderpump Rules’ disgraced Tom Sandoval’s new ‘girlfriend’ Karlee Hale breaks silence on pair’s Texas dates

KARLEE Hale, Tom Sandoval’s rumored girlfriend, has spoken out about the pair’s relationship after being spotted together in recent weeks.

The Vanderpump Rules OG, 39, was seen hanging out with the influencer in Austin, Texas on at least two occasions, as previously reported by the U.S. Sun.

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However, Karlee has now cleared the air on whether or not the two have become an item.

Although her Instagram account is private, user @thebravobabe shared a recent repost of Karlee’s.

The blonde influencer bluntly told her followers that she and the Schwartz & Sandy’s owner are not together.

“Anxiety tip: if you hangout with a famous person be prepared that someone will likely take your picture, sell it to the tabloids, [put] your face on blast, tell everyone you’re dating, and give you the worst anxiety you’ve ever experienced.

“Thank you to my closest friends for being there and checking on me right now.

“P.S. I’m not dating Tom. P.P.S find better hobbies,” she concluded.

THE INITIAL SHOCK

The disgraced Bravo star left cast members disgusted after his seven-month affair with co-star Raquel Leviss, which was discovered by long-term partner Ariana Madix on March 1.

After the revelation of the affair, Tom and Raquel seemed to be continuing their relationship, as shown in the newly added-on Season 10 finale footage.

However, Raquel checked into a mental health facility last month, and recent reports claimed she had already split with the Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras frontman.

While in Austin to perform with his cover band, Tom was first spotted in photographs obtained by The U.S. Sun that showed the star hanging out with the influencer at Austin Proper Hotel.

A TikToker user also shared a few images she took with her social media followers.

“Last night I was actually out in Austin, Tex. where I live and I saw Tom with a mystery woman,” she said in the video.

The TikToker told followers she and a pal spotted Tom “across the bar” trying to go incognito wearing a hat and sunglasses in the hotel.

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“You’ll notice this little pomeranian that was sitting with them,” she said, pointing to a photograph she took.

“It’s the woman’s dog. And I was actually able to find her Instagram, it was pretty easy.”

Alongside another snap from Karlee’s Instagram on the night in question, she said: “And this was her Instagram with the dog last night at dinner once they were seated at the Peacock [the restaurant inside the hotel].”

Now that the original speculation has been shut down by Karlee herself, fans can get back to focusing on Tom and Raquel’s relationship – which has now been proven to still be a thing.

BACK IN ACTION

On Monday, fans discovered that Tom and Raquel are still talking to each other after someone spotted a key detail on Tom’s phone.

As Tom was headed to Pittsburgh on Sunday night for a show, another Southwest flyer noticed who the former SUR bartender was on the phone with while on the plane.

In an Instagram Story from BravoAndCocktails, the Bravo star was seen covering his head with a black cap.

Tom faced the window from his airplane seat. 

As the Stories continued, the camera zoomed in on his cell and spotted Raquel’s moniker on the screen. 

Although reports have claimed the two have broken up, some fans believe the reality stars are still an item.

In an online thread, some fans shared their opinions on Tom and Raquel’s current status.

One fan said: “Pretty sure they never broke up like people are saying.”

Another fan added: “Well, Ariana has said a couple of times that she doesn’t believe for one second that they’ve broken up.”

A third fan mentioned: “At this point, it would be best for Tom and Raquel not to break up. At least this whole mess had actual purpose.”

Fans can tune in to Part 2 of the Season 10 reunion on Wednesday, May 31, where Raquel and Tom will sit down with the rest of the Vanderpump Rules for the first time post-Scandoval.

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