Tom Sandoval Spotted With a Vanderpump Rules Alum: Who Is Billie Lee?

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Credit: ET Canada/YouTube Screenshot

Amid the continuous noise of Scandoval, Tom Sandoval was spotted with the Vanderpump Rules alum Billie Lee in Los Angeles on Friday, April 14.

The two attended an event together, though Sandoval and Lee remained mum about it.

Tom Sandoval, Billie Lee Seen Together

The two reality stars were walking the streets when the paparazzi captured their snaps together.

The Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras singer donned an all-black outfit for the outing, except for his white sneakers. Lee, alternatively, wore a baby blue dress paired with a white cropped jacket.

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However, Sandoval's rep didn't return Page Six's request for comment, while Lee didn't say anything about it.

Who is Billie Lee?

Lee is the first openly trans hostess at Vanderpump's SUR restaurant. She was a recurring guest on the sixth and seventh seasons until she left the show in 2019.

She announced her departure in a blog post, reflecting on her time in the series and her relationship with her co-stars, especially Lisa Vanderpump, whom she called her "fairy godmother."

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"During my time at SUR, I met some of the most wonderful people, a few in particular that I now call family," she said. "They saw me in a way I never saw myself — they saw beauty, light and love. They saw a powerful activist who was unstoppable. These beautiful souls put a mirror in front of me, they showed me how far I've come and how far I can go."

The Controversy of Billie Lee's Exit

Though Lee enjoyed her time on Vanderpump Rules, she revealed it had a "toxic environment" that eventually led to her exit, per CheatSheet.

"With good always comes evil," she stated. "Some of my coworkers were threatened by my differences, going out of their way to exclude me, one demanding I be fired from the show because he didn't feel comfortable working with me."

She also talked about the bullying she experienced in front and behind the camera.

"The bullying on and off camera brought my deep insecurities to the surface, this dark black mirror held up high for everyone in public to see and to judge. The reflection of fear and anger led me back to depression and suicidal thoughts," she continued. "I honestly thought I was finished with this type of bullying after high school and college but once again I found myself 34, depressed, and fantasizing about taking my own life."

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"Like any other time I've been bullied or rejected I started journaling, and I attached myself to anything and everything positive that would pull me out of this dark funk," she added. "During this time, I realized that SUR was no longer right for me! I had many people try to convince me to stay. 'Billie, do another year! You are stronger than this.' But honestly, I couldn't do another year and I wasn't strong enough."

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