Embittered Exes Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Finally Reach Settlement Over L.A. Home—3 Years After Infamous ‘Scandoval’ Fallout

by Kelsi Karruli

"The Traitors" star Tom Sandoval and his ex Ariana Madix have finally settled their yearslong legal battle over their shared Los Angeles home, almost three years after their relationship ended in a dramatic scandal that was quickly dubbed "Scandoval."

Madix, 40, ended the bitter dispute when she filed a notice of settlement in the case against Sandoval, 43, whom she dated from 2014 until March 2023.

The legal documents, which were filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court on Jan. 13 and then obtained by People, did not reveal details of the former couple's settlement, but noted that the "dismissal" is contingent on the "satisfactory completion of specified terms" agreed upon between the embittered exes.

Madix and Sandoval are set to appear in court on Feb. 5 for a final conference. If the terms of the settlement aren't reached by Feb. 5, the case will go to trial on Feb. 17.

The former couple, who appeared together on the hit Bravo show "Vanderpump Rules," have been engaged in a very public feud since 2023, when it was revealed that their nine-year romance had come to a sudden end when it was revealed that Sandoval had cheated on Madix with their co-star Rachel "Raquel" Leviss.

Reality TV stars Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval have finally settled their yearslong legal feud over their Los Angeles home. (Todd Williamson/Bravo via Getty Images)

After their breakup, the Los Angeles home that they purchased in 2019 became a hot topic, with Madix filing a complaint against her former lover in which she asked a judge for a "partition by sale," meaning the court would sell the property and split the proceeds between the two owners.

When she filed the complaint in January 2024, she requested an "equitable allocation of the proceeds of sale.”

It included the “payment of debt secured by same and the costs of partition,” attorneys’ fees, and title expenses.

Sandoval responded to the litigation by alleging that Madix failed to "state sufficient facts to state a cause of action" against him, adding that he didn't believe a portion of the home should be given.

When the news of the lawsuit broke, Madix told People that she was ready to move on, with reports at the time claiming that both she and Sandoval were continuing to reside in the five-bathroom, 5.5-bathroom property, even after their acrimonious split.

“I own the house. I felt like it was the last thing, and I’m just really motivated to be able to get my investment that I made into the house out so that I can make another investment and be able to fully move on from being tied to that.

“I want things a certain way when I think it’s the right time. So I’m ready. I want to own my home," she said.

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Madix, 40, filed a notice of settlement in the case against her ex, 43, whom she dated from 2014 to 2023, in the Los Angeles Superior Court, according to legal documents obtained by People. (Realtor.com)

The property features massive fireplaces, a gleaming white interior, 10-foot ceilings, and lots of natural light. The primary bedroom boasts a rustic chandelier, a vaulted ceiling, his-and-her custom closets, and a marble bathroom.

Plus, there's a spacious patio and sundeck complete with an infinity pool with waterfall, and a barbecue station.

At the time of purchase, the couple revealed that they were building a "social media room" in the home for selfies and video production.

“It’s just going to be like a photo studio–type thing,” Sandoval told Home & Design magazine.

 The former couple purchased the 4,400-square-foot home for $2.08 million.

In the wake of their split, both Sandoval and Madix have gone on to achieve major fame with new reality TV roles.

Sandoval continued to court controversy when he starred on the third season of the hit competition show "The Traitors," on which he was quickly seen as the villain of the star-studded cast.

Meanwhile, Madix became the host of the wildly popular dating series "Love Island."

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