LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Reality TV personality Tom Sandoval has sparked controversy after sharing photos and videos of himself interacting with a tiger during a trip to Thailand. The 40-year-old star of “Vanderpump Rules” took to his Instagram Story to document the encounter, including a video of him posing with the captive apex predator and feeding it a piece of raw chicken.
In addition to the tiger encounter, Sandoval also posted clips of himself enjoying a boat ride and sipping piña coladas with friends. The controversial posts have drawn criticism from social media users, with many expressing anger and disapproval of Sandoval’s decision to visit a place that keeps captive tigers.
The reality TV personality had recently issued a public service announcement advising fans not to follow in his footsteps and warning against infidelity. However, the backlash over his tiger encounter has caused some of his followers to question his judgment and actions.
This incident comes in the midst of preparations for the premiere of the 11th season of “Vanderpump Rules,” which is slated to air on January 30th. Sandoval’s controversial Instagram posts have ignited a debate on social media about the ethical implications of interacting with captive animals for entertainment.