Vanderpump Rules alum Tom Sandoval shocked fans and judges alike with his debut on the NBC reality competition series America’s Got Talent. Sandoval previewed his episode, which aired on June 24, with a clip posted to Instagram. In the footage, Sandoval states, “My name is Tom Sandoval, I was the most hated man in America.”

Tom Sandoval, a reality TV star, recently popped onto the stage at America's Got Talent to perform in the fierce competition. What looks like an attempt at redemption has sparked a fierce debate, with many questioning whether he can truly escape his past.

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