‘Vanderpump Rules’ Stars Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz Split, He Says She Pulled the Plug
16.03.2022 - 04:01
/ usmagazine.com
The end of an era at SUR. Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz have split after more than a decade together.
“I never thought I would have to make an announcement like this. But I feel it’s important that I’m open about my life with you,” Maloney, 35, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, March 15. “After 12 years on an adventure through our life together, Tom and I are ending our marriage.”
The reality star noted that the choice was not met with “resentment or animosity,” explaining that the former spouses have “deep admiration” for each other.
“We cherish our friendship,” she added. “Although we may be on different paths we will continue to love and support one another’s happiness.”
Schwartz, 39, also confirmed the split via social media on Tuesday, writing, “Well this sucks. How am I supposed to capture 12 years of love in a f—kin canned Instagram caption.”
He admitted that his “heart aches” after the duo decided to call it quits, pointing to his estranged wife as the person who ultimately pulled the plug on the romance.
“I’m not the victim. Not gonna write too sad a song. Fully respect Katie’s decision and we’ve had healthy, productive conversations about it,” Schwartz continued. “It would be far sadder if she decided to stay with me whilst not happy.”
After asking fans to respect their privacy amid the split, Schwartz noted that he had some of the “most blissful, romantic, fun times humanely possible” during his relationship with Maloney. News of the breakup comes after Maloney made waves online for ditching her engagement ring and wedding band in a March 10 Instagram post.
When Vanderpump Rules premiered on Bravo in 2013, Maloney and Schwartz had already been dating for several years. While their ups and downs — including allegations