Vanderpump Rules stars Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval have parted ways after dating for nine years. Sandoval and Madix broke up after he allegedly cheated with co-star Raquel Leviss, who joined the cast of the Bravo series in 2016.

Madix, 37, called it quits after she found out about the alleged cheating a few days ago, reported TMZ.

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Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix’s relationship timeline:

Tom Sandoval was an original cast member of Vanderpump Rules, while the audience was first introduced to Madix during season 2. In November 2013, the Florida native joined the season 2 cast of Vanderpump Rules, where her past with Sandoval became a topic of conversation.

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During the season 2 reunion on February 10, 2014, Sandoval confirmed their relationship. He shared a picture on Instagram taken during a trip to San Francisco, while Madix posted a black and white image of her and Sandoval making funny faces.

In February 2019, Sandoval and Madix bought their first home together in Valley Village, California, where fellow Vanderpump Rules costars Taylor and Cartwright also own a home.

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The couple released their book, Fancy AF Cocktails, after discussing it on Vanderpump Rules in December 2019. The mixology book features cocktail recipes in four categories: Classy, Trashy, Shots, and Recovery.

In December 2018, one year after releasing their book, Sandoval and Madix faced a lawsuit from author Alison Baker over an alleged breach of contract. Baker said she contacted Madix in 2016 to discuss writing a book together and that her idea was stolen in a “willful, malicious, and fraudulent” manner.

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“The allegations presented are false and frivolous,” the reality stars said in a statement.

During a season 8 episode in February 2020, Madix spoke candidly about suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts.

Over the years, Madix has been open about her stand against getting married and having kids. However, during an October 2021 appearance on What Happens Live, she told Andy Cohen that her opinion has changed a bit over the years.

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During a season 9 episode of Vanderpump Rules, Madix said that she had frozen her eggs.

During the season 10 trailer of Vanderpump Rules, Madix confronted the rumors she and Sandoval were in an open relationship.

“We dont have an open relationship. i’m really not that cool. thought that was obvious,” Madix tweeted soon after the trailer dropped, adding that “bisexual ≠ polyamorous.”

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The couple’s breakup will play out on Vanderpump Rules season 10, reported People.