Vanderpump Rules Cast Rallies Around Tom Schwartz & Katie Maloney After They Call Off 12-Year Relationship!

Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz were broken up for weeks before they made the announcement on March 22. Court docs reveal that the longtime couple — who have been an item for 12 years and married since almost six — actually separated on February 12, per Us Weekly. Sadly that means that that Katie, 35, and Tom, 39, didn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day this year — at least not in a romantic sense.

Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz’s divorce news didn’t just come as a surprise to fans — it was also pretty shocking for their close friends,Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval.  On Tuesday, Madix and Sandoval spoke with ET at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where Madix shared her reaction after Schwartz personally delivered the news to her.“He just kind of, like, said it from the hallway to me and I was, like, by myself in the room,” she said. “My jaw was on the floor for I think, like, 10 minutes.

Standing by their friends. Following Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney‘s decision to end their marriage, their Vanderpump Rules costars are trying to be present for both of them.

Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz‘s marriage is officially coming to an end.

Katie Maloney officially filed for divorce from Tom Schwartz on March 22, according to new court docs obtained by HollywoodLife. The Vanderpump Rules stars called it quits just last week, but Katie is already making things official by filing papers in Los Angeles Superior Court in an effort to end her nearly six-year marriage with Tom.

Making it official. Days after announcing their decision to part ways, Katie Maloney filed for divorce from Tom Schwartz on Tuesday, March 22, Us Weekly can confirm.

Katie Maloney-Schwartz is opening up about her unexpected split from Tom Schwartz. In a new episode of her podcast, , the  star explained the reason she decided to walk away from their relationship after 12 years.«There wasn't some kind of crazy incident that happened there, wasn't some crazy fight that resulted in this,» Katie began, clearing the air about any speculation as to what caused their split. «And again, it was my decision, which was probably the hardest and most painful decision I've ever had to make.»Katie went to explain that she had a voice inside her that she just couldn't ignore, and ultimately realized she was no longer happy in her marriage.«The best, and only way I can describe it, is just like waking up inside of my life and having this.

Staying friendly! Amid Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney’s divorce, the pair have stayed on good terms.

Katie Maloney, 35, opened up about her split from husband Tom Schwartz, 39, on the latest episode of her podcast, You’re Gonna Love Me. The Vanderpump Rules star explained that it’s “been a little over a month” since the pair “separated” before they publicly announced their split March 15. “It’s been emotional for sure,” Katie said. “But it’s also been in ways peaceful and loving. The transition is so far going really well. We do still live together in our house and we are just trying to navigate these steps together and really work on becoming friends.”

Tom Schwartz is here to set the record straight: he was the main cause for his split with Katie Maloney, not his BFF Tom Sandoval. “[T]hat’s all on me,” the Vanderpump Rules star told a photographer at Home Depot in L.A. on Wednesday, according to E! News. “I wish I had a scapegoat, but that’s all on me.” The reality star, 39, also called the separation “complicated,” but noting he was doing “OK.”

What went wrong? Vanderpump Rules stars Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz announced their separation after more than 10 years together, leaving fans to question why they called it quits.

Slow and steady. Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney are taking their time to file for divorce after calling it quits.

Although Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz, 39, called it quits after 12 years together, the 35-year-old Vanderpump Rules star is still hopeful about finding love. A source close to the Bravolebrity spoke EXCLUSIVELY with HollywoodLife and explained why Katie is “looking forward to what’s next.”

Vanderpump Rules’ longest-standing relationship -- besides Lisa and Ken Vanderpump’s -- have called it quits. Following several concerning breakup rumors, the official confirmation came yesterday that co-stars Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz were ending their marriage. The two were very candid about splitting up following 12 years together, and now the VR cast are reacting publicly to the unfortunate news.

Tom Schwartz, 39, stepped out in Los Angeles still wearing his wedding ring the day after he and Katie Maloney, 35, confirmed they’re splitting up. Tom, who is one half of the former Vanderpump Rules power couple, was photographed sporting the sentimental piece of jewelry on his left hand ring finger on Wednesday, March 16. Paparazzi caught Tom by himself getting into his car, and his wedding ring was VERY visible in the snapshots.

Sending condolences. Vanderpump Rules cast members and alums alike reacted after Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz confirmed their split.