New York: There’s something so thrilling about watching two people almost fall in love on reality TV—especially when it’s the kind of chemistry you can’t fake. That’s exactly what fans are picking up between Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz, and the Bravo streets are buzzing.
We’ve seen the flirty podcast banter. We’ve heard the “soft spot” confessions. And now, after whispers from anonymous tipsters and subtle hints dropped online, fans are asking: Are they really just friends—or is there something more?
Let’s get into the sweet tea—what’s real, what’s rumored, and whether this unexpected Bravo pairing is the next Vanderpump power couple or just a very well-lit friendship.
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Are Lala and Tom Schwartz Actually Dating?
The short answer? No confirmation—but the signs are too interesting to ignore.
A June 2025 podcast episode of Give Them Lala sent fans into a frenzy. Lala openly said she has a “very soft spot” for Tom Schwartz and even floated the idea of him being her future baby daddy “if push came to shove.” Schwartz responded, “I’m so easy!” with a laugh—classic Schwartz energy, but the kind that lingers in people’s minds.
Then came the real kicker: a Bravo fan account reposted an anonymous tip that claimed the two are dating in private—“he’s always picking up the bill,” it said. Suddenly, people who’d written it off as playful friendship started looking twice.
The Evidence That Has Fans Talking
Here’s why the dating rumors just won’t die:
- Podcast Chemistry: Their dynamic on the mic is intimate, teasing, and warm—like two people who know each other beyond the surface.
- Public Sightings: Rumors say they’re often seen together in L.A., usually with Schwartz footing the bill.
- Shared Vulnerability: Both are in transitional phases—Lala as a single mom and Schwartz post-divorce. They’ve leaned on each other more than ever in recent months.
Even though there’s no “we’re together” post (yet?), the energy feels different. And if there’s anything reality TV has taught us—it’s that chemistry rarely lies.
What Lala and Schwartz Have Said (and Not Said)
Both stars are keeping it ambiguous. Lala hasn’t confirmed any new relationship since her ex, Randall Emmett. Her focus has been on parenting, podcasting, and her brand.
Tom Schwartz, meanwhile, continues to play it cool. In recent interviews, he’s said he’s focused on healing and rediscovering himself. But he also never shuts down the idea of something happening with Lala—and fans notice that.
Their silence may be their way of protecting a new connection… or just keeping fans guessing.
Why It Might Just Be Friendship
Let’s be real: not all chemistry means romance.
Tom and Lala have been friends for years. They’ve had ups and downs (remember when she cut him off over hanging with Randall?), but they’ve found their way back to a close bond.
And sometimes, two flirty, funny, emotionally open friends just… vibe. That doesn’t always mean dating. But on Bravo, it always means speculation.
So What’s Next for Lala and Schwartz?
Here’s what to watch:
- The Valley Season 2: They both feature in the upcoming season. Expect more scenes together—and possibly more hints.
- Instagram Watch: Fans are scanning IG Stories for cozy dinners, shared inside jokes, or a telling emoji or two.
- Reunion Drama? If any castmates bring it up on a reunion, you know it’s got legs.
Until then, the only coupledom that’s official is the one in fans’ heads—and fanfiction.
