AceShowbiz - The drama surrounding "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval shows no signs of slowing down as he faces immense backlash after suing ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix. Sandoval accuses Madix of accessing and distributing explicit videos of Raquel Leviss from his phone without permission, sparking outrage among fans and sparking even more controversy online.

Sandoval, 42, and his new girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson, deactivated their Instagram accounts soon after the lawsuit was revealed. Robinson has since reactivated her account but switched it to private while Sandoval's page is still missing.

Tom and Ariana's relationship, once a staple of "Vanderpump Rules," came to a shattering end after Ariana found an intimate FaceTime video between Tom and Raquel Leviss on his phone. Leviss later quit the Bravo show and started her own podcast show.

In response to Sandoval's lawsuit, Ariana's lawyer, Jordan Susman, branded Sandoval's actions as "abhorrent" for continuing to "torment" Madix, calling his legal moves an "attempt to further shirk personal responsibility for the effects his actions have had on her and her emotional well-being."

The lawsuit, described as a "cross complaint" by Sandoval's lawyer Matthew Geragos, is in response to Leviss suing both Sandoval and Madix in February for revenge porn, eavesdropping, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and invasion of privacy. Sandoval's legal camp insists that the countersuit is a crucial step to ensure proper distribution of liability among all parties involved.

Fans have shown overwhelming support for Madix, flooding social media with negative comments aimed at Sandoval. On the Instagram page of his Los Angeles-based bar, Schwartz & Sandy's, angry netizens made their voices heard.

One person commented, "Tom Sandoval is suing Ariana now!? Are u f***ing kidding me... Fire that scum b*g now," while another warned, "Won't sell the house and is now suing Ariana. Schwartz, knock some sense into your mate before he takes you all down with him."

Despite the legal turbulence, Ariana Madix has moved on and found love with her new boyfriend, Daniel Wai. The lawsuit and its repercussions continue to ripple through the "Vanderpump Rules" fandom, leaving many to wonder how this tangled web of accusations and counterclaims will ultimately unravel.

The whole affair, dubbed "Scandoval," highlights the ongoing saga of betrayal, legal drama, and public opinion that characterizes the lives of reality TV stars. As the legal proceedings continue, one thing is certain: the fans and the Bravo community will be watching closely.