House of Villains' Bromance Ends in Rapid Eliminations

Tom Sandoval and Tyson Apostol discuss their season 3 highlights and finale

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:00am

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An extreme close-up of shattered, glittering glass shards reflecting dramatic studio lighting, conceptually representing the fractured alliances and betrayals within the House of Villains competition.The rapid-fire eliminations of House of Villains' closest allies expose the cutthroat nature of the competition and the fragility of even the strongest bonds.NYC Today

The latest season of House of Villains saw not one but two players, Tom Sandoval and Tyson Apostol, eliminated in rapid succession. The bromance between the two contestants came to an end as they were voted out in the penultimate episode, with Sandoval being eliminated first followed by Apostol the very next day. Despite having the support of Tiffany 'New York' Pollard, their alliance was not enough to save them from being sent home. Sandoval and Apostol, who were at the center of many of the season's most entertaining moments, sat down with TV Insider to discuss the highlights of their time on the show and share their thoughts on the finale jury vote.

Why it matters

Sandoval and Apostol were key players in House of Villains season 3, known for their close alliance and entertaining antics. Their rapid-fire eliminations in the penultimate episode were a surprising turn of events that left fans wondering about the dynamics within the house and the final outcome of the competition.

The details

In the penultimate episode, Sandoval was eliminated in a unanimous vote against Christine Quinn, while Apostol was voted out the very next day after losing to Kate Chastain. Despite the house turning against them, they had the unwavering support of Tiffany 'New York' Pollard, who affectionately referred to them as her 'vanilla wafers.' However, her influence was not enough to save them from being sent home. Sandoval and Apostol were at the center of many of the season's most memorable moments, including a challenging redemption challenge involving worms that left them feeling like they were being 'electrocuted.'

  • Sandoval was eliminated in the penultimate episode of House of Villains Season 3.
  • Apostol was eliminated the very next day after losing the vote to Kate Chastain.

The players

Tom Sandoval

A contestant on House of Villains Season 3 who was known for his close alliance with Tyson Apostol and his willingness to go to great lengths to support his friend.

Tyson Apostol

A contestant on House of Villains Season 3 who was Sandoval's closest ally in the house and known for his strategic gameplay and ability to handle challenges involving gross elements.

Christine Quinn

A contestant on House of Villains Season 3 who was voted out against Sandoval in the penultimate episode.

Kate Chastain

A contestant on House of Villains Season 3 who voted out Apostol in the penultimate episode.

Tiffany 'New York' Pollard

A contestant on House of Villains Season 3 who was a staunch supporter of Sandoval and Apostol, affectionately referring to them as her 'vanilla wafers.'

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What they’re saying

“I mean, I'm pretty bronze. I'm of Greek origin. So vanilla? I guess so. I'm fine with that.”

— Tyson Apostol

“I went in there, I jumped in there, and I was actually excited to do all the things that we did. There were actually even more challenges that were on that challenge that didn't make the cut. But super worms were … So doing The Traitors, I'd done an insects challenge, and I just assumed — we had worms dumped on us on Traitors. And I just figured, 'OK. They're both Peacock shows. They'll probably be the same worms.' But no, they were super worms, and super worms bite. So we were getting bit, like, hundreds of times a second. It was crazy. You felt like you were getting electrocuted.”

— Tom Sandoval

“I just knew that I had to move faster than Johnny [Middlebrooks] on those horned worms. So I'm sure it helped me, but I've been doing this thing for 20 years, so it probably helped me, but this is my life now.”

— Tyson Apostol

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