Tom Schwartz officially has a new Bubba in his life.
In fact, the Vanderpump Rules star, who recently revealed he’s dating girlfriend Sophia Skoro, proved his new relationship is definitely more than just a casual fling.
“We love each other,” Schwartz admitted on Nick Viall’s The Viall Files podcast during the April 16 episode, adding, “I’m trying not to scare her away. She’s incredible, I just don’t want to put any pressure on her.”
The 41-year-old even admitted he’s just as surprised as Bravo fans are about his unexpected romance with the 23-year-old.
“We actually met on a whim at TomTom,” he shared of their meet-cute moment. “It’s funny, ironically at that moment I made a pledge, not only to myself but to the universe, that I will not hang out or date. I’m just gonna be single or work for the next two years. Official. And then I bumped into her.”
The Bravolebrity even took a moment to profess his admiration for the vintage fashion business owner during the interview.
“Can I give a shout-out to Sophia?” Schwartz asked Viall during the sit-down at Gallery Desert House presented by Patrón el Alto in Indio, Calif. “One of the coolest human beings on earth. The baddest b—h alive. She’s got this unconventional sense of humor. She’s sharp as hell, super successful.”
As for what the Schwartz & Sandy’s co-owner loves most about Skoro, he gushed, “She overlooks all my baggage.”
But that doesn’t necessarily Katie Maloney‘s ex-husband is ready to settle down and start a family just yet.
“We’re just taking it day by day,” Schwartz exclusively told E! News’ Keltie Knight April 15. “My biological clock is like, ‘Yes, it’s time.’ But I’m good right now. No babies for the foreseeable future.”
Keep reading for a status check on all of the VPR couples. And check out more scoop from Schwartz in the E! News interview above.
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Jax Taylor & Stassi Schroeder
Stassi Schroeder & Beau Clark
The two later held a formal wedding in Italy in May 2022 and are welcomed their second child, son Messer, in 2023.
Jax Taylor & Brittany Cartwright
Jax and Brittany welcomed their first child—son Cruz—in April 2021 a year after they walked away from the show.
Sadly, they announced in February 2024 that they had separated and Brittany had moved out of their house. Their marriage drama is currently playing out on their Bravo spinoff The Valley.
Tom Sandoval & Ariana Madix
Because of their stability, fans were shocked when the TomTom co-owner’s seven-month affair with their co-star came to light in March 2023, leading to his and Ariana’s breakup.
Since the cheating scandal, Tom has credited a lack of intimacy as one of the reasons they drifted away. He also claimed they were separated when news of his cheating went public, though he revealed he and Raquel first kissed in August 2022 long before Ariana found out.
Ariana Madix & Daniel Wai
Scheana Shay & Brock Davies
Scheana and Brock’s August 2022 Cancún wedding aired during VPR season 10, but she actually revealed on the show’s April 2023 episode that they secretly got married (legally) one year prior to the destination ceremony.
Katie Maloney & Tom Schwartz
While they initially remained friendly exes, Tom’s makeout with Raquel in August 2022 ruined any chances of amicability between the two. During season 10 of VPR, Katie introduced a new love interest, 26-year-old actor Satchel Clendenin, though the two are no longer dating.
Tom is also currently single.
James Kennedy & Raquel Leviss
During VPR‘s season nine reunion, which aired in January 2022, James and Raquel revealed they had barely had sex in the two years leading up to their breakup.
James Kennedy & Ally Lewber
Just two months after his split from Raquel, James was spotted with a new lady, Ally Lewber, in January 2022 and they made their first official red carpet appearance together the next month.
Ally made her Vanderpump Rules debut on the premiere of season 10. She and James are still going strong, though she has voiced concerns about his drinking habits.
Lala Kent & Randall Emmett
During VPR season 10, Lala revealed she hadn’t had sex since their breakup, but dove back into the dating pool by hooking up with a guy during a girls trip to Lake Havasu.
Lala is currently still single and mingling, as is Randall.
Kristen Doute & Luke Broderick
Kristen found love again soon after that same month. She met Luke Broderick when they served as a bridesmaid and groomsman in their mutual friend’s nuptials that summer and have been together ever since. In addition to dating, he regularly co-hosts her podcast Love, Sex and What Else Matters.
Kristina Kelly & Max Ville
