Tom Sandoval Is Open to Joining 'The Valley' After Cast Shakeup

Tom Sandoval might be ready for his next reality TV pivot. The *Vanderpump Rules* veteran dropped a hint that he would be down to jump ship to Bravo's hit spinoff, *The Valley*, especially now that spots are opening up in the neighborhood. While hanging out at the Celebrity Travel Lounge on Sept. 12, the 44-year-old opened up about where he sees his future on camera. When pressed on whether he would consider joining the companion series, Sandoval made his stance completely clear, confirming he is receptive to the idea.

Sandoval’s comments come right after a major shakeup in the cast lineup. Original cast members Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez confirmed their departure from the franchise on Sept. 1. Their exit followed mounting public scrutiny over Booko's on-screen antics and heavy drinking throughout the previous season. If Sandoval does make the leap, he will find plenty of familiar faces waiting for him. *The Valley* was originally pitched as a natural extension of the *Vanderpump Rules* universe, featuring familiar Bravo personalities like Kristen Doute, Jax Taylor, and Brittany Cartwright. Jax Taylor recently exited the spinoff after its second season amid a messy, high-profile divorce from Cartwright. However, the cast has already been absorbing other *Vanderpump Rules* heavyweights. Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz officially made the jump for the show's third season, setting the stage for Sandoval to potentially join his long-time business partner on screen once again.

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Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez opted to step away from the cameras following relentless social media criticism during the broadcast of season two. The backlash centered primarily on Booko's rowdy party habits and personal behavior, leading the couple to walk away from the hit series entirely. With cast slots continuously shifting and former SUR-vers relocating to the suburbs, Sandoval's transition to *The Valley* seems like a natural progression. Whether Bravo producers make an official offer remains to be seen, but the bar co-owner is clearly keeping his options open.