Who is Tori Keeth? Details on Her Love Triangle with Katie and Schwartz (and How She Knows Scheana)
Get to know singer Tori Keeth now that she's made her debut on Vanderpump Rules Season 11.
The trailer for Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules teased major drama to come for exes Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz, and the source of said drama — singer Tori Keeth — made her debut on the show during Episode 2 on February 6.
Tori, more specifically, was introduced as Scheana Shay's friend. The Vanderpump Rules OG opened up about her postpartum OCD during the episode, explaining that one way she's hoping to make progress after getting diganosed is by allowing someone who's not Brock Davies or her mom to look after her daughter, Summer Moon.
That's where Tori comes in. For more details on how she knows Scheana as well as role in the purported love triangle with Schwartz and Katie, and for more information on Tori herself, keep scrolling.
Who is Tori Keeth?
Tori is a singer and actress based in Los Angeles, though she's originally from Seattle. She's appeared in several movies and TV shows over the years, including Danger Force, The Never List, and The Message. As a singer-songwriter, Tori's released a slew of tracks in recent years, from 2022's "Lovesick" to "Sober," which just dropped in January.
How old is Tori Keeth?
Tori Keeth is 25 years old. On December 23, 2023, the singer took to Instagram to celebrate her special day by sharing a series of photos, including one of herself posing in a stairwell wearing a black sweater and holding a glass of wine. She captioned the post, “25, please be good to me,” followed by the disco ball and champagne bottle emojis.
How does Scheana Shay know Tori Keeth?
As Scheana explained on Vanderpump Rules Season 11, Episode 2, "Tori is someone I've known since she was, like, 16 years old. She's someone who has spent time with Summer before and she is someone I absolutely trust."
As such, Scheana asked Tori — who has experience as a nanny — if she'd be able to assist her mom, Erika, in babysitting Summer since Erika recently tore her rotator cuff and can't lift the two-year-old by herself.
Tori agreed, and noted that she was "proud" of Scheana for taking such a big step in her postpartum OCD journey. Erika, meanwhile, pointed out that Tori herself has been a big source of comfort for Scheana. As she put it, "I think, too, your friendship with her has helped so much, because you get her."
Tori Keeth's Love Triangle with Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz
How did Tori Keeth meet Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz?
The romance drama officially kicked off with Tori, Schwartz, and Katie on the April 9 episode of Vanderpump Rules. On Season 11, Episode 11, viewers learned the backstory of how Tori met Schwartz, which was by way of Scheana, who didn't think there would be any issues "set[tting] him up" with her friend, considering "Katie [was] totally over Schwartz."
However, Scheana completely "misjudged things," because it turned out Katie was also attracted to Tori.
How did Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz's love triangle with Tori Keeth start?
In a flashback clip during the episode (check it above), Tori complimented Katie’s haircut, saying, "I f-cking love your hair." Later, when Katie "heard" that Scheana had set Tori and Schwartz up, Scheana claimed that Katie said something along the lines of, "No, Tori should date me instead."
The love triangle shenanigans carried over to the Vanderpump Rules After Show, where Schwartz and Katie shared “facts” on who declared interest in Tori first.
What Katie and Schwartz Have Said About Their Love Triangle with Tori
During a January 2024 interview with Us Weekly, Katie and Schwartz explained that they were both were shocked that they managed to spark a connection with the same person, with Schwartz blaming it on a “magnetic pull or shift” that led him to a “parallel universe.”
As for Katie, she mentioned that she had no intentions of getting involved in such a complicated situation. "I didn't plan it,” Katie said before admitting she was unaware of Tori and her ex's relationship, adding, “I was like, what am I gonna do, just be like, ‘Oh, why don’t you guys just [go ahead]?’ I’m like, ‘No, I like her too, so I’m going to hang out with her too. And whoever she likes more, I guess she’ll just [decide].’”
The two also spoke about the love triangle in an interview with E! News. "That was something I didn't, and couldn't prepare myself for," Katie expressed. "So I just sort of got through that. It was short-lived. But it was funny, we tried to just make it not too awkward, as much as possible. But like, what do you do? I don't know."
Tom, meanwhile, specifically addressed Katie's "may the best man win" remark that she made in the Season 11 trailer. "I mean you guys, I love myself, but I'm no competition for Katie Maloney," he joked. "You know what I'm saying? I waved the white flag."
Originally published Feb 6, 2024.
