# Scandoval

> Bravo reported 4.6 million viewers for Scandoval's first reunion episode.

- Owner: null
- Kind: Moment
- Sector: Entertainment
- Seed date: 2023-03-03
- Milestone date: 2023-05-24
- Date basis: Documented milestone; not a measured attention peak.
- Spread Score: 45 (Notable), v1.3
- Mechanics: Response chain, Identity badge, Controversy, Platform jump, Press loop

## Summary

TMZ reported the affair in March, and fans dissected old footage across social media. Bravo filmed the fallout and reported record finale and reunion audiences. Cast merchandise and sponsored ads referenced the breakup.

## Timeline

- 2023-03-03 — TMZ (Press) — TMZ reported that Ariana Madix had split from Tom Sandoval over an alleged affair with Raquel Leviss.
- 2023-03-03 — jjlew080 / r/vanderpumprules (Reddit) — A Reddit user linked the TMZ report, prompting reactions and speculation in r/vanderpumprules.
- 2023-03-04 — Tom Sandoval (Instagram) — Sandoval asked Instagram followers to spare his business partners and employees from their anger.

The full timeline, metrics and sources are on the case page, or via the Pro API (https://howitspread.com/developers).

Canonical URL: https://howitspread.com/cases/scandoval

Cite as: How It Spread (2026). “Scandoval.” Case HIS-01540. Spread Score v1.3: 45/100. Updated 2026-10-23. https://howitspread.com/id/HIS-01540