“There was definitely times where I didn’t know if I was gonna come back,” he shared. “Being around everyone—especially after the reunion—was really, really tough. Sitting down face-to-face with people was one of the hardest things I’ve done in my life.”
Still, the Schwartz & Sandy’s co-owner said he appreciates his costars for “all their journeys and all the tough things they’ve gone through” despite their differences.
“I’m not Negan from The Walking Dead. I’m not a character. I’m a human being,” Sandoval added. “We’re all putting ourselves out there.”
Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules premieres Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo and streams next day on Peacock. For more details about the new season, keep reading.
