Thursday’s “Vanderpump Rules” reunion show taping had everybody talking.
09.03.2023 - 08:49 / etonline.com
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.
«I need to take care of my health, work on self growth and take time to be OK with being alone.»News of Sandoval and Leviss' alleged affair first broke earlier this month, with a source telling ET that there have been «too many instances where Ariana felt like Tom disrespected her and she finally ended things.»«Tom and Raquel’s incident has created a major split in the group with almost everyone against Tom and Raquel,» another source told ET of the alleged affair, which has reportedly been going on for months. «The group feels like Tom has been going through some sort of midlife crisis, with the creation of his band and acting out at times.
Thursday’s “Vanderpump Rules” reunion show taping had everybody talking.
In a not-so-surprising move, it’s safe to say the majority of the cast of Vanderpump Rules is still Team Ariana following the season 10 reunion taping on Thursday, March 23.
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.
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.
Dropping bombshells early! After returning to Los Angeles for the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion, Raquel Leviss opened up about the status of her relationship with Tom Sandoval — and how their affair initially began.
Ariana Madix is speaking out for the first time.
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.
The Vanderpump Rules cast is furious AF about the Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss affair, but do they have the right to be?
Lala Kent is weighing in on the latest reality drama.
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.
Ready for a romance? Nearly one week after their affair was publicly exposed, Raquel Leviss has addressed the current status of her romance with Tom Sandoval.
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.Following her exclusive statement to ET apologizing to Madix and sharing that she is in counseling for her «unhealthy behavioral cycle,» Leviss released a second statement late Wednesday evening, addressing the status of her relationship with Sandoval in the wake of the Vanderpump Rules stars' 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, wrote on Instagram. 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.
Raquel Leviss is speaking out about the current status of her relationship with Tom Sandoval.
Stassi Schroeder is weighing in on the roiling drama at the heart of the universe!During a new episode of her podcast, then former cast member shared her thoughts and expert analysis of the ongoing cheating scandal surrounding Tom Sandoval's split from Ariana Madix over his affair with Raquel Leviss.«I have been out of this situation and this environment for three years now. That’s a really long time, and I didn’t ask for that. That choice was made for me.
We should all know this by now: do not get on Lala Kent‘s bad side. Just ask Randall Emmett…
Sounds like Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval not only still have that romantic spark between ’em, they’re not afraid to show it off for Bravo cameras, either!!
Lala Kent continues to go scorched-earth on Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss after their cheating scandal was exposed, calling him «weak» and two individuals she «never liked.»During an Amazon Live appearance to hawk her merchandise, the 32-year-old star chimed in on whether she saw Sandoval's scandal coming and how she thinks Ariana Madix is holding up in wake of the cheating scandal.«You'll see, you'll see,» said Kent when a fan asked if she saw this scandal coming before adding that Sandoval's «mask fell.»Kent also was asked if anyone's team Sandoval in the wake of the scandal.«No,» Kent answered. «Maybe [Sandoval's business partner and co-star Tom] Swartz. I tried to tell y’all.
Raquel Leviss had a lot of nice public things to say about Tom Sandoval while their affair was going on — and long before it was ever revealed to the rest of us!!
Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval had a friendship for years before their affair blew up the Vanderpump Rules universe and there are plenty of receipts to prove it — and cringe at — looking back.