Kristen Doute says there's a “misconception” about her boyfriend’s relationship with Tom Sandoval.
The Valley cast member addressed the topic during the August 9 episode of Balancing Act, a popular podcast series she co-hosts with her live-in beau, Luke Broderick. At around the 32-minute mark, the Bravo couple answered a few fan-submitted questions, including one that asked why Kristen “allows” Luke to be friends with Tom.
“Luke can always do whatever he wants. There is no allowing or not allowing anything,” Kristen said. “I can tell Luke a preference I have on his friends or when he goes out or whatever. Because I’m such a homebody, sometimes I’m like, ‘Oh my God, you go out so much,’ which you don’t really. But as far as allowing him to be friends with anyone, it’s up to him. It doesn’t rub me the wrong way.”
Kristen Doute says Luke Broderick & Tom Sandoval aren't "bosom buddies"
Kristen also claimed there was a false narrative surrounding Luke and her former Vanderpump Rules castmate, as many people mistakenly likened them to "bosom buddies.” Kristen said that misconception was likely fueled by their podcast discussions on the Vanderpump Rules drama and Luke's perceived defense of Tom.
The ex-SURver said she and Luke looked at Tom’s controversies through a different lens because they’ve had completely different experiences with him. However, Kristen insisted she had no ill will toward the Schwartz & Sandy's owner, whom she dated between 2006-2012.
