Tom Sandoval Faces Backlash for Posing with Captive Tiger

Co-stars and PETA condemn 'Vanderpump Rules' star's actions, sparking debate on animal rights and celebrity influence.

Tom Sandoval, a star of 'Vanderpump Rules', has sparked controversy by posing with a captive tiger at Tiger World Thailand, leading to backlash from fans and co-stars.
PETA has criticized Sandoval, explaining that such photo ops support pay-to-play animal experiences, which often involve cubs being separated from their mothers prematurely and denied their freedom.
Co-stars Lala Kent and James Kennedy have publicly expressed their disapproval of Sandoval's actions, with Kent describing it as 'animal abuse' and urging people not to support such places.
Fans have also criticized Sandoval, with some accusing him of seeking publicity ahead of the new season of 'Vanderpump Rules'.
It is unclear whether Tiger World Thailand engages in unethical practices often associated with wildlife photo opportunities, such as keeping animals in cages until they're brought out for photographs, drugging them to keep them docile around humans, and declawing them.