For better or for worse, Tom Sandoval is back.
The controversial “Vanderpump Rules” star was spotted filming for Season 11 of the Bravo reality series on Thursday, just as the widespread fallout from Scandoval was beginning to die down.
In photos obtained by Pvnew, Sandoval — who paired a light blue crewneck sweater with black jeans, white sneakers and sunglasses — could be seen delivering a flower arrangement to Lisa Vanderpump at her now-closed West Hollywood restaurant and lounge, Pump.
The restaurateur — decked out in a black blazer, dark-wash jeans and chic sneakers — was later snapped leaving the former hotspot as cameras continued to roll.
Upon making his own way out, Sandoval, 40, told an inquiring TMZ paparazzo that the end of the Pump era after nearly a decade felt like “a shame.”
“But I understand,” he added. “They [Vanderpump and her husband, Ken Todd] have got a lot of places. I’m sure they’re working on other ones, too.”
Earlier in the day, the wannabe rock star was caught shooting a scene with his TomTom and Schwartz & Sandy’s business partner, Tom Schwartz, who recently admitted he was “terrified” to start the new season.
In a video secretly recorded by Instagram user Channing Glenn, the best friends and co-stars could be seen sitting at a high-top table at what looked like a sports bar, each sipping on a beer.
In the short clip, Sandoval was heard speaking about Greg Morris, who owns Schwartz & Sandy’s, saying something about Morris “stubbing his toe” and “ruining everything.”
Sandoval, who is now sporting no facial hair and appears to have put on some healthy weight since the intense Season 10 reunion, seemed worked up while chatting with his pal, whose back was turned toward the camera.
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