Reality TV star Tom Sandoval has sparked outrage by comparing his own cheating scandal to major cultural events such as George Floyd’s death and the O.J. Simpson murder case. In a recent profile by the New York Times, Sandoval made the shocking comparison, raising eyebrows and drawing criticism from the public.
Key Takeaway
Tom Sandoval’s controversial comparison of his own scandal to the tragic events of George Floyd’s death and the O.J. Simpson case has sparked widespread criticism and disbelief.
Unbelievable Comparisons
During the interview, Sandoval expressed his surprise at the immense attention his scandal received, likening it to the notoriety of the George Floyd and O.J. Simpson cases. He stated, “I’m not a pop-culture historian really but I witnessed the O.J. Simpson thing and George Floyd and all these big things, which is really weird to compare this to that, I think, but do you think in a weird way it’s a little bit the same?”
The writer of the piece attempted to provide context to Sandoval’s comments, suggesting that he was trying to convey the surreal experience of becoming the focal point of a national conversation. However, the comparison has been widely criticized for its insensitivity and lack of perspective.
Additional Controversial Statements
Aside from the shocking comparisons, Sandoval also made other eyebrow-raising statements during the interview. He drew parallels between himself and disgraced actor Danny Masterson, who is currently serving a prison sentence for rape. Sandoval remarked, “I feel like I got more hate than Danny Masterson, and he’s a convicted rapist.”
Furthermore, Sandoval candidly admitted to cheating on his longtime girlfriend, Ariana Madix, with Rachel Leviss. He attributed his actions to being in an unhappy place in his life, claiming that he “fully fell in love” with Leviss.
His PR assistant was quoted in the interview, acknowledging Sandoval’s tendency to “say too much.”
