“I’m the most hated man in America” – Early release of Tom Sandoval’s America’s Got Talent audition sends shockwaves as Vanderpump Rules star takes the stage with his band in a moment so cringe it’s impossible to look away

Former Vanderpump Rules star, Tom Sandoval, and his band, The Most Extras, make their America’s Got Talent debut on Tuesday, 6/24.

AGT‘s official YouTube page posted Tom’s entire intro and performance. While the judge’s critiques weren’t released, the pics of Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell are worth a thousand words.

Take On Tom:

In case you can’t wait til Tuesday, here’s the video of Tom’s intro and his band’s performance of Take On Me.

… and, yes. Sandoval leads with being “the most hated man in America.”

Original post 6/12/25 @ 7:30

Tom Sandoval was seen in a preview for season 20, episode 5 auditioning for AGT.

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He’s with the band:

Speculation that the former Vanderpump Rules star auditioned for AGT started on a Reddit thread. “WHAT IS HE DOING HERE? I saw a quick glimpse and in my head I was like oh no… I haven’t watched it all so i don’t know if we see him perform but it’s like why is he there. Not that I’m hating but like WTH.”

According to Google, on “Season 20, episode 5 Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval auditions to show the world a different side of him.”

Another search result noted that Tom auditioned and was featured on Season 20 of America’s Got Talent with his band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras. 

The comment section didn’t disappoint:

• He’s going to do the worm
• Please play the trumpet, please play the trumpet ⚰️
• Would be glorious if Rachel competed against him playing her sounds bowls
• Maybe his talent is singing nursery rhymes backwards

I couldn’t help but wonder:

Will AGT judge, Howie Mandel (or Tom) mention the VPR alum’s appearance on his podcast post-Scandoval.

Add this Tom’s list of reality tv credits:

Before we met Sandoval bartending at SUR, he appeared at a model casting on The Hills.

After eleven seasons on VPR, Tom competed on season two of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. Also, Sandoval performed as Diver on The Masked Singer. Most notably, Tom went to Scotland to appear on The Traitors US – Peacock’s game of deceit … and murder.

You can find Tom on House of Villains season 3.

Sandoval’s episode of AGT airs June 24th.