Katie Maloney is opening up about her divorce announcement from Tom Schwartz and why the Vanderpump Rules star left to prioritize her "happiness." Katie and Tom had been the longest-lasting couple on the show and shocked many when announcing their divorce on Tuesday. Now, Katie is explaining the reason behind the split and what motivated her decision. Amid reports of Tom being the cause of the breakup, Katie is hinting at what exactly occurred.
Fans have watched the early days of Katie and Tom's relationship. The couple got engaged and married on the show with the support of their friends. Once many of the OGs started having babies, many assumed Katie and Tom would be next in line. But instead of announcing a pregnancy, Katie and Tom released statements over the week confirming the breakup rumors that had been surrounding their marriage. Tom has since owned up to being part of the cause of the divorce while sources say the couple just wanted different things.
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On the Friday episode her You’re Going to Love Me podcast got emotional while speaking on her recent divorce announcement. "I am sure all of you have heard that Tom and I have announced via Instagram that we are ending our marriage," she said. Katie went on to admit that the breakup was something she "never thought I would have to announce but here we are." Katie seemingly addressed the rumors that had been following the couple for weeks after they were both spotted not wearing their wedding rings. Katie said the breakup announcement might not have come as a "shock" to everyone but its still very fresh and a "tender" topic for her to tackle. The show OG confessed her reason for leaving Tom after
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