Raquel Leviss And Tom Sandovals Relationship Radically Changed After Affair Scandal

Highlights

• Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval's scandalous affair took center stage on Vanderpump Rules season 10.
• Raquel initially claimed she was in love with Tom during their affair.
• Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss are no longer together.

Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval's scandalous affair became the highlight of Vanderpump Rules season 10 just as the season was wrapping up. They became the rave of the moment, albeit in a bad light. While the duo went head-to-head with Sandoval's longtime partner, Ariana Madix, and their other cast mates, they put up a united front to prove they wanted to be together.

The TV stars made headlines for months as their clandestine affair unraveled before the Bravo show's fans. However, what seemed to be a solid relationship borne out of cheating fizzled out as fast as it was exposed. When Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss' affair drama died down, it appeared their romance went with it. Here's a look at where the pair stand concerning their relationship after Scandoval.

Are Tom Sandoval And Raquel Leviss Still Together After Their Vanderpump Rules Affair?

After weeks of appearing in the news for their cheating scandal, Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss' affair was dissected at the Vanderpump Rules three-part reunion. During this time, Leviss opened up about the actual timeline of their hidden relationship, including how she and Sandoval were intimate in the house he shared with longtime partner Ariana Madix.

The Vanderpump Rules stars delved into details of their relationship with Raquel Leviss, appearing to make the most reveals. When Andy Coen asked the TV star about the motive behind her affair with Tom Sandoval, she noted, "I did it because Tom and I had this connection." Leviss relayed that they drew closer to each other because he made her feel ''heard." When asked if she loved him, the reality star quietly admitted that she did. Sandoval also returned the favor when he was asked.

With these confessions, it is safe to say that Vanderpump Rules fans were convinced the pair wanted to be together. Raquel Leviss maintained that she had feelings for Sandoval even through the most explosive confessions. However, in August 2023, she backtracked during a sit-down with Bethenny Frankel on her ReWives podcast. When the host asked if she loved him, Leviss said,

"I believed I was in love with Tom at the time. I now look back on it and see that I was not in love with him. I also don't believe he truly was in love with me either."

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The Vanderpump Rules star's words indicated that the romance that once burned bright between them was ebbing. She made more confessions while on Bethenny Frankel's Just B podcast, stating that she was treated worse than Tom Sandoval. Raquel Leviss alleged that the music star was rewarded for Scandoval. She claimed that Sandoval informed her that Bravo offered him a producer's credit for season 11. She further mentioned that while she fell into debt, which possibly affected her net worth, and suffered mental health issues, Sandoval reaped benefits from the cheating scandal.

Contrary to her claims, Tom Sandoval made it known that the aftermath of their cheating drama also really affected him. Per EW, the Schwartz & Sandy's co-owner revealed his plight in the second season of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test. Sandoval stated amid tears that he had the most challenging time watching himself being paraded in a bad light on news platforms. He lamented how his longtime pals turned on him and became team Ariana Madix. It is noteworthy that she made millions following the scandal.

Concerning the state of their relationship after the issue died down, Tom Sandoval confirmed that he and Raquel Leviss were no longer together. He expressed sadness over how she cut him off, noting that he tried to be there for her as much as possible. Referring to her by her birth name, Sandoval said on the Two T's in a Pod podcast, 'I fought so hard for Rachel. The TV star also noted that he genuinely had feelings for her:

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"We were best friends. It's heartbreaking to go through. I was fully in love with her. She's not just some hot girl. I was a model for 15 years. It's deeper than that."

When asked if he thought Raquel Leviss truly loved him, Tom Sandoval relayed, "I hope she did. The way she shooed me away, I don't know. I'm not in her head."

Some shocking revelations from Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval's cheating scandal, per Vulture:

• Raquel Leviss said she and Tom Sandoval were intimate when Ariana Madix traveled for her grandma's funeral.
• Tom Sandoval introduced Raquel Leviss tohisfamily amid their affair.
• Raquel Leviss said Tom Sandoval made intimate tapes of them without her consent.
• Raquel Leviss claimed Tom Sandoval influenced the edit of Vanderpump Rules Season 10.

Are Tom Sandoval And Raquel Leviss Still Part Of The Vanderpump Rules Cast?

Ahead of the commencement of filming for Vandepump Rules season 11, there were speculations that Raquel Leviss would not return. However, an insider told Page Six that the TV personality was willing to return to film the cast's trip to Lake Tahoe for "the right price.'' The insider also noted that Leviss wanted "to get as much money as she possibly can so she is playing hardball."

However, by August 2023, when the cast was one month into filming, it was clear Leviss would not return to film the 11th season. She never showed up to shoot any scenes. It was even more imminent that she would not be in the new season as she moved to Arizona.

On his part, Tom Sandoval was a returning cast member for season 11, but according to him, the experience was unpleasant. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Sandoval laid bare how tough it was for him to join other cast mates after the tumultuous season 10. He revealed:

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"It sucked! Oh my god, it was not fun. It was very isolating and hard. It's going to be a very unique season. It wasn't easy for a lot of people because there's a lot of pressure from the public... so it's like if anyone is seen talking to me, they get backlash."

The TV star stated how he initially had mixed feelings about returning to the show. He reflected on the aftermath of his cheating drama, noting that he came out of it with "a sense of liberation'' and "pride.'' The star admitted to struggling with being in a dark place while adding that he had his fair share.

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