After dominating headlines for his reality TV persona, Tom Sandoval is making a return to television — but this time, it’s all scripted.
The “Vanderpump Rules” alum is stepping into a role in Lifetime’s thriller “Home Makeover Nightmare,” a project that leans far more into suspense than anything fans have seen from him before.
And notably, it’s not a cameo or a quick appearance — Sandoval is part of the film’s central storyline.
Sandoval Steps Into a Darker Storyline
GettyIn “Home Makeover Nightmare,” Sandoval plays Billy, a character tied to a situation that quickly spirals beyond control.
The film centers on Dayna (Chelsea Rose Cook), who returns to Los Angeles after her mother’s sudden death. What should be a straightforward task — selling the family home — turns complicated when she reconnects with Mike (Randy Jay Burrell), an old friend who is now a successful real estate agent.
At first, the partnership makes sense.
But as the process unfolds, Mike’s involvement deepens in ways that feel increasingly personal — and increasingly unsettling. The situation begins to shift from helpful to controlling, pushing the story into full thriller territory.
Jackée Harry also appears in the film, adding another recognizable name to the cast.
A Noticeable Shift From Reality TV
GettyFor viewers who know Sandoval primarily from “Vanderpump Rules,” the role stands out.
He became one of the most talked-about figures in the Bravo universe after his off-screen relationship drama played out publicly — a storyline that kept him at the center of conversation for months.
Since then, he’s stayed visible, including an appearance on Season 3 of “The Traitors.” And most recently Sandoval starred on the latest season of “House of Villains.”
But “Home Makeover Nightmare” offers something different: a controlled, scripted role in a genre built on tension, rather than real-life fallout.
It’s definitely a quieter kind of return — but one that signals a shift in how Sandoval is showing up on screen.
How to Watch ‘Home Makeover Nightmare’
“Home Makeover Nightmare” airs Friday, April 10 at 8/7c on LMN.
The film is also available to stream through services that carry Lifetime Movie Network, including Philo, DIRECTV, and Sling.
Please you mean Scandoval got a TV gig. I thought we’ve all seen enough of him. And the only reason he got this TV gig is cause of his girlfriend. She dated Leonardo Decaprio and got to meet plenty of celebrities while she dated him. So she’s been around the block with celebrities. And without her Scandoval woukd still be on those reality TV shows. He’s a liser and we’ve all seen enough of this EGOTISTICAL man. He can’t love anybody cause he’s way to in love with him self. He has no room for any lady. He’s a good lier and a cheat. And we all know the old saying a Leopard never changes his spots. After 3 or 4 years with any girl he cheats. And Victoria don’t think your so different than Kristen or Ariana. Remember he cheated on Ariana from the beginning. And like a fool in love with him she thought she was different. Boy did she find out the hard way. And you’ll be number three to find out the hard way. Give it a couple of years. We don’t care even if you get engaged or marry him, your in for a rude awaking. So know the signs. We the viewers know how he operates. He’s only with you to boost his so called career. He fail on AGT so now he’ll try acting. Thanks to you.
Watch your back or should we say watch the Vanderpump Rules from day one and maybe you’ll see what a creep he really is. And boy can he turn the tears on. Don’t let that fool you into thinking he’s is a compassionate guy. He’s a number 1 phony. Wake up
Victoria and smell the coffee. Your gonna get your heart broken just like Kristen and Ariana. …. PERIOD!!!!