5 Shocking Revelations About Tom Schwartz's New Girlfriend Kiana Carroll: The 16-Year Age Gap And 'Love Of My Life' Confession
The tumultuous post-divorce dating life of *Vanderpump Rules* star Tom Schwartz has finally found a steady anchor, but not without a few major bombshells. As of late 2025, the reality star is officially off the market, confirming a serious relationship with a stunning model that has the Bravo universe buzzing. The journey from his messy split with ex-wife Katie Maloney to calling someone "the love of my life" at BravoCon 2025 has been a rollercoaster, culminating in a public 'hard launch' that introduced the world to his new flame.
The news comes after a period of intense scrutiny following the "Scandoval" fallout, which saw Schwartz's reputation and business ventures, like Schwartz & Sandy's, take a hit. Now, with a new chapter beginning, fans are scrambling to learn everything about the woman who has captured the heart of the famously indecisive restaurateur. Her name is Kiana Carroll, and their relationship features a significant age gap that has become a major talking point.
Tom Schwartz: Full Biography & Profile
Thomas William Schwartz is an American television personality and entrepreneur best known for his long-running role on the Bravo reality series, *Vanderpump Rules*. His personal life, particularly his decade-long relationship and subsequent divorce from co-star Katie Maloney, has been a central narrative of the show.
- Full Name: Thomas William Schwartz
- Date of Birth: October 16, 1982
- Age (Late 2025): 43 years old
- Hometown: Woodbury, Minnesota
- Education: Attended Florida State University (FSU)
- Ex-Wife: Katie Maloney (Married 2016, Divorce Finalized 2022)
- Career: Television Personality, Restaurateur, Former Model/Actor (appeared in *Two and a Half Men* and other minor roles)
- Business Ventures: Co-owner of the West Hollywood bars TomTom and Schwartz & Sandy's, alongside business partner Tom Sandoval.
The Kiana Carroll 'Hard Launch': Is Tom Schwartz Finally Settled?
The biggest update in Tom Schwartz's dating saga arrived in late 2025, nearly three years after his divorce was finalized.
After months of speculation and keeping his dating life relatively private, Schwartz officially confirmed his new relationship with model Kiana Carroll.
1. The "Love of My Life" Confession at BravoCon 2025
The relationship was cemented in the public eye during BravoCon 2025 in Las Vegas. While participating in a panel, the 43-year-old reality star made a heartfelt and slightly accidental admission, referring to his "dreamy" new girlfriend as "the love of my life."
This statement instantly went viral, signaling a major shift from the non-committal, often-maligned persona he had portrayed on *Vanderpump Rules* for years.
2. The Significant 16-Year Age Gap
One of the most talked-about aspects of the new couple is the age difference. Kiana Carroll is 27 years old, while Tom Schwartz is 43, resulting in a 16-year age gap.
This disparity has generated considerable online discussion, though the couple appears unbothered, with Schwartz celebrating her 27th birthday publicly on his Instagram Story in November 2025.
3. Who is Kiana Carroll? Her Modeling Career
Kiana Carroll is a professional model, originally from Florida. She is signed with major agencies, including Industry Model Management and Next Model.
Her career in the fashion world provides a stark contrast to Schwartz's life in the Los Angeles bar and reality TV scene, but the two seem to have quickly bonded despite their different professional backgrounds.
The relationship marks a fresh start for Schwartz, who has spent the last few years navigating the fallout from his divorce and the intense media spotlight surrounding his business partner's scandal.
From Sophia Skoro to Kiana Carroll: Schwartz's Post-Divorce Dating Timeline
The path to finding Kiana Carroll was not a straight line. Following his separation from Katie Maloney in 2022, Schwartz's dating life was a topic of intense speculation, with several rumored and confirmed flings.
The Sophia Skoro Rumors and Breakup
Prior to Kiana, Schwartz was linked to advertising associate Sophia Skoro.
The pair met in 2023, and their relationship gained attention after a video of them surfaced online.
However, in an interview in early 2025, Schwartz confirmed that he and Skoro were no longer dating, though he expressed deep affection for her.
"No, we're not dating anymore, but [I] still [have] the most love and respect," he stated, calling her "one of my favorite human beings on the planet."
The 'Undateable' Self-Assessment
For a period, Schwartz openly discussed the challenges of dating after his high-profile divorce. He even joked on an episode of *Watch What Happens Live* in 2023 that he felt "undateable" following the split from Katie Maloney.
This self-deprecating humor reflected the emotional toll of ending a 12-year relationship and navigating the complexities of dating in the reality TV world.
The Impact of 'Scandoval' on Schwartz's Personal Life and Businesses
It is impossible to discuss Tom Schwartz's life without addressing the catastrophic "Scandoval," which deeply influenced his personal and professional spheres in 2023 and 2024.
Business Fallout and Tom Sandoval Tensions
Schwartz's close friendship and business partnership with Tom Sandoval meant he was immediately implicated in the cheating scandal involving Sandoval and Ariana Madix.
Schwartz admitted he was aware of the affair for a period and kept it a secret, leading to a massive public backlash.
The negative publicity nearly closed his new bar, Schwartz & Sandy's, and created significant financial strain and tension between the two Toms, with rumors circulating that their joint ventures might end by late 2024.
A New Focus on Self and New Relationships
The chaos of *Vanderpump Rules* drama seems to have pushed Schwartz to prioritize stability in his personal life. His comments about Kiana Carroll being "the love of my life" suggest a desire for a serious, long-term commitment, a stark contrast to the drama he was embroiled in just a year prior.
While his business relationship with Sandoval remains complicated, his new romance with Kiana Carroll provides a clear, positive narrative for him to move forward with, potentially marking a new, more mature era for the reality star.
As the *Vanderpump Rules* universe continues to expand with new spin-offs like *The Valley*, all eyes will be on Tom Schwartz and Kiana Carroll to see if this "love of my life" confession truly sticks, or if the reality star's history of indecision will resurface.
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