Could Bravo’s next big couple already be right under our noses?
In the world of Vanderpump Rules, love, scandal, and podcast confessions are the holy trinity — and right now, Tom Schwartz and Lala Kent are checking all three boxes. The suspiciously flirty podcast episode and an anonymous tip on Instagram have sent fans into a frenzy. The question on everyone’s lips? Are Tom Schwartz and Lala Kent dating?
Let’s unpack the chaos.
“I See Them All the Time”: Insider Spills on Schwartz & Kent Romance
Bravo and Cocktails, a gossip account, posted a juicy blind item on 24 June, igniting the Bravo-verse. An anonymous tipster claimed, “They are actually together. I constantly see them at the bistro I work at, and he’s always picking up the bill. They just need to come out and be HONEST!”
Mic drop.
While anonymous tips always come with a grain of pink Himalayan salt, fans couldn’t help but connect the dots — especially since Schwartz had just appeared on Lala’s podcast Give Them Lala the day before.
“I Have a Soft Spot for You”: The Podcast That Fuelled the Fire
On the 23 June episode of Give Them Lala, Kent didn’t hold back.
“I have a very soft spot for you,” she told Schwartz. “If I had to pick someone from the cast to father my daughters, it would be you.”
(Yes, she said that. Yes, fans screamed.)
Schwartz, ever the affable flirt, responded with, “I’m so easy!” The two laughed, bonded, and complimented each other throughout the episode, with Kent eventually calling Schwartz one of her “best friends”.
You could practically hear the sound of Bravo fans smashing the “ship” button.
From Divorce Drama to Possible Romance
If Schwartz is dating Kent, it would mark a major shift in his post-divorce storyline. Since ending his 12-year relationship with Katie Maloney, his love life has been a revolving door of awkward kisses, failed flings, and “Are they or aren’t they?” confusion.
Let’s recap:
- Rachel Leviss: Their make-out scenes in season 10 were… uncomfy. Rachel later admitted that they staged it for the cameras.
- Kendall: A brief date aired in a “Secrets Revealed” episode, but it went absolutely nowhere.
- Jo Wenberg: Described as a “friends-with-benefits” dynamic that fizzled before the season ended.
- Katie Flood (Below Deck): Spotted snogging during Winter House, but no relationship emerged.
- Sophia Skoro confirmed her split from Schwartz during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live.
As of now, Schwartz is single—and apparently very available.
What About Lala?
Lala Kent has had her own rocky road through love. Following her separation from Randall Emmett, she has adeptly navigated the challenges of single motherhood, sobriety, and Vanderpump drama.
So when fans heard her praise Schwartz not just as a co-star but as a potential father figure to her kids? You better believe the internet lit up.
“They’ve always been flirty,” one Reddit user wrote. “But this feels different.”
Another added, “This would be the twist of the century.”
Why It Could Actually Work
Despite their explosive early days on the show, Schwartz and Kent have made significant progress. Once sworn enemies (remember the infamous pasta fight?), the two now seem to genuinely respect and support one another.
Maybe, just maybe, this pairing isn’t so crazy.
“I’m not saying I’m rooting for them… But I’m kind of rooting for them,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter).
“Honestly? He needs someone who’ll challenge him, and she needs someone who isn’t a walking red flag.”
Ouch. However, it’s also justified.
But Wait—What About Katie Maloney?
Of course, no Vanderpump romance comes without a side of awkward ex-drama. Schwartz and Maloney have recently found common ground after a rocky post-divorce period. He’s said she’s “in love” and thriving on her podcast, and they’re “friendly again”.
Would dating Kent be considered a transgression?
That depends on who you ask. Some fans think it’d be a betrayal. Others argue that if Katie’s moved on, so should Schwartz.
In any case, it would be beneficial for Bravo cameras to be rolling.
Verdict: Dating? Maybe. Entertaining? Absolutely.
As of now, there’s no official confirmation that Tom Schwartz and Lala Kent are dating — but the signs are there. Between the podcast flirt-fest, insider tips, and undeniable chemistry, we wouldn’t be surprised if this Vanderpump Rules twist becomes reality.
Whether it’s romance, rebound, or just Bravo-fuelled fan fiction, one thing’s for sure: we’ll be watching.
