Raquel Leviss Denies Tom Schwartz Was a ‘Cover’ for Tom Sandoval Affair, Reveals She Spoke to Ariana Madix on the Phone

Whelp, the moment is finally here: the kiss between Raquel Leviss and Tom – and no, not Tom Sandoval.

The hits keep coming. Tom Schwartz is owning up to going on a vacation with Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss amid their affair.

Wednesday’s all-new episode of “Vanderpump Rules” sees Raquel Leviss continue her pursuit of Tom Schwartz, despite his ex-wife, Katie Maloney’s insistence against it.

Tom Schwartz attempted to field a series of questions about Scandoval during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Wednesday, April 5 — including whether or not Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval‘s relationship can last.

 sees Raquel Leviss continue her pursuit of Tom Schwartz, despite his ex-wife, Katie Maloney's insistence against it.Ahead of Scheana Shay's wedding in Mexico, the group prepares for a white party, happening around one of the resort’s pools. And while it's Leviss who engages in the liplock with Schwartz, it's Shay who once again urges the action, with the soon-to-be bride telling Tom Sandoval that she «wants Schwartz to make out with someone at the wedding.»Sandoval's then-girlfriend, Ariana Madix calls Schwartz over to the group.

A lack of boundaries? Scheana Shay is re-examining her friendship with Raquel Leviss following her costar’s affair with Tom Sandoval — and some past moments are aging worse than others.

On the outs. Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval faced major backlash amid their cheating scandal — and their Vanderpump Rules costars have been front and center throwing shade.

Raquel Leviss appears to have one Vanderpump Rules cast member in her corner.

Right under their noses? The Vanderpump Rules cast was shocked by the news that Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval were having an affair — but have since broken down the signs that might have been there the entire time.

It turns out Ariana Madix had Raquel Leviss‘ back… at first!

Raquel Leviss is shutting down some rumours.

fraught with Shakespearian-level dramatic irony as the show reveals the mounting drama leading up to the revelation of Tom Sandoval, 40, and Raquel Leviss’ months-long affair.In this week’s installment, the gals are still reeling from the Lake Havasu girls trip gone wrong (the most common type of Lake Havasu girls trip).A pool party with the whole gang at Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix’s once happy home plays, on the surface, like “Mean Girls” lite. Lala Kent and Katie Maloney are still on the offense over Leviss’ behavior on the trip — namely that she got drunk and made out with a Vegas waiter Kent liked and then used a kiddo galaxy light to illuminate her Vegas hotel room.“I was being young and fun and single and living my life, and these girls literally set me up to make me seem like I’m only chasing after guys that they’re interested in,” Leviss, 28, says early in the episode.Kent and Maloney, 36, are accused of being the villains in their treatments of Leviss, who seems intent on defending herself against the volatile Kent.“She is kinda thriving, kinda hot,” Tom Schwartz says of Leviss defending herself.Not surprisingly, Tom Sandoval also stands up for the woman we now know to be his mistress, confronting Maloney for being a supposed bully.“Katie, here’s the thing with you: If somebody doesn’t have your exact perspective, they’re somehow wrong” he says.

No contract here! Vanderpump Rules alum Kristen Doute didn’t hold back while opening up to Nick Viall about Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ ongoing affair.  

A different kind of reunion. The Vanderpump Rules cast is preparing to address all their drama — both onscreen and off — after filming season 10.

Katie Maloney is the latest “Vanderpump Rules” star to take a swipe at Raquel Leviss.

Katie Maloney is not holding back with her feelings about Raquel Leviss.

Not holding back. Katie Maloney had some choice words for Raquel Leviss in the wake of her affair scandal with Tom Sandoval.

She’s back! Ariana Madix reactivated her Instagram account — and she seemingly has already sent a message about where she stands with the Vanderpump Rules cast amid Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval‘s affair scandal.

Raquel Leviss is addressing the current status of her controversial relationship with Tom Sandoval.Leviss and Sandoval's months-long affair was revealed publicly last week after Sandoval's longtime girlfriend, Ariana Madix, discovered an incriminating video and text messages on his phone, between him and Leviss.Now, with many castmates and fans turning their backs on her and Sandoval, Leviss is opening up about what her relationship with Sandoval looks like in the wake of the scandal.«Besides the indefensible circumstances surrounding our relationship, my feelings for Tom have always been sincere and born out of a loving friendship,» Leviss, 28, said in a statement to on Wednesday. She added, «I care for Tom and I don't want to label anything or predict what lies ahead... Right now I need to heal.»She also explained that she appreciates the extent to which their actions hurt and upset people, and she wants to focus on growing and learning as a person.«Knowing how many people we hurt, I need to understand my choices and learn to make better ones,» Leviss added.

The boss is weighing in. Lisa Vanderpump elaborated on her initial response to Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ affair — and revealed how the scandal might affect Vanderpump Rules.