Tom Schwartz alluded to ‘Pump Rules’ cast overhaul before news

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Tom Schwartz hinted that “Vanderpump Rules” would undergo some big changes just two weeks before the cast overhaul was revealed.

Earlier this month, Page Six caught up with Schwartz, 42, at Lisa Vanderpump’s annual Vanderpump Dog Foundation Gala in Beverly Hills, California, where we asked him about his “hopes” and “dreams” for “the next season of ‘Vanderpump Rules.'”

“You mean what would happen if we make movies or when we film?” he replied. “Or just so hope that we do movie again? What are you saying?”

At the time, Bravo had not said anything about a 12th season of the reality series, which historically films in the summer.

Tom Schwartz hinted that “Vanderpump Rules” would undergo some big changes two weeks before the cast overhaul was revealed. Getty Images
Earlier this month, Page Six asked Schwartz — seen here in the Season 11 promo photo — about his “hopes” and “dreams” for “the next season of ‘Vanderpump Rules.’ Gizelle Hernandez/Bravo

We explained to Schwartz that we were under the assumption that there would be a “next season” at some point, but asked him if he knew “otherwise.”

“I’m speechless right now,” he replied. “But listen, I love filming because it’s like, I grew up with these people in Los Angeles. They’re my LA family.”

Pointing to Vanderpump, 64, who posed for photos on the red carpet, the bar owner added, “That’s my LA mom right there.”

Schwartz shared that the cast’s close bond extends to “the entire production team.”

“You mean what in particular will happen if we make movies or when we make movies?” he replied. “Or just hope we film again? What do you say?”
We explained to Schwartz — seen here with Ken Todd and Lisa Vanderpump — that we were under the assumption that there would be a “next season” at some point, but asked him if he knew “otherwise.” Getty Images

But he sighed as he admitted: “I know all good things come to an end, so I’m just enjoying every moment right now while it’s still happening. I don’t know what the future holds, but I’m optimistic!”

He added that he’s “working on some other cool stuff,” but couldn’t elaborate.

Perhaps Schwartz’s feelings at the time also applied to the then-imminent closing of his and co-star Tom Sandoval’s namesake Schwartz & Sandy’s.

The Toms announced via Instagram on Monday that they have made the decision to close the Franklin Village, California, lounge at the end of December.

“I’m speechless right now,” replied Schwartz — seen here with co-star Tom Sandoval — later adding, “I know all good things come to an end.” MEGA
Bravo announced Tuesday that the reality series, which premiered in 2013, will return for Season 12, but that it will feature a whole “new group of tight SUR-verses.” NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

“This has not been an easy choice for my partners and me, but other priorities and commitments have taken hold,” Sandoval, also 42, explained without further elaboration.

Schwartz, for his part, told his followers that he feels “at peace” knowing that he gave his “absolute everything to S&S, fully committed to every fiber of (his) being.”

As for “Vanderpump Rules,” Bravo revealed Tuesday that the Emmy-nominated show is coming back for Season 12, but that it will feature a whole “new group of tight SUR-verses.”