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
GettyTom Sandoval and Victoria Lee Robinson attend Halloween Horror Nights Opening Night at Universal Studios Hollywood on September 4, 2025, in Universal City, CaliforniaIn “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
GettyTom Sandoval, Nick Viall and Victoria Lee Robinson attend a taping of “The Viall Files” on March 20, 2025, in Sherman Oaks, California.For 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.
