'You go, girl!' Internet roots for 'Vanderpump Rules' star Raquel Leviss' comeback after cheating scandal
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Raquel Leviss, in the aftermath of the widely-publicized cheating scandal with her 'Vanderpump Rules' co-star Tom Sandoval, which led to his breakup with longtime girlfriend Ariana Madix, is experiencing a wave of support from her fans.
The former reality star is now redirecting her focus towards her professional life, determined to make strides in her endeavors.
The TV personality recently shared a post on Instagram where she talked about what she has been up to lately in life.
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"Last night at @noburestaurants with the @iheartpodcast team 🖤 Found these adorable barrettes from @freepeople that matched my @forloveandlemons dress perfectly!! Thank you for the overnight delivery @polkadotsandmoonbeamsla 🪄✨," she wrote in the caption of the Instagram post.
However, surprisingly, netizens cheered for Leviss, who's now ready to turn a new leaf in her life.
One user wrote, "Glad you're making a comeback. Hope you are in a good place. That reunion was brutal towards you."
Another person commented, "Loving the comeback, VPR eat your heart out."
A social media user penned, "It's your comeback era. I'm so proud of how you're handling yourself now and moving through with this grace. Good for you!"
Followed by a user who said, "Cute!!! You go get the world."
A user quipped, "Great to see you back." One added, "You go, girl!"
One comment read, "This is your comeback szn."
Raquel Leviss tells her side of the story in new podcast 'Rachel Goes Rogue'
Leviss just announced a new podcast called 'Rachel Goes Rogue'.
As per a press release, Leviss will “explore a spectrum of topics, mastering self-empowerment and navigating life’s challenges with grace and authenticity.”
In her podcast, she will shed light on her experiences with “living her entire dating life on camera" and her “mental health breakdown” after the Sandoval scandal.
Leviss hopes "to inspire, bring awareness to mental health issues, and challenge the stigma surrounding treatment.”
The statement further reads, "Every topic is on the table with Rachel confronting her truths, exposing secrets, and drawing strength from her continued transformations. She will also welcome prominent guests spanning the realms of entertainment, pop culture, mental health, and self-help.”
In the trailer, she can be heard saying, “I’m Rachel Leviss. This might not be the return you’re expecting, but this coming January, you’ll hear my side of the story, and you may just be surprised what you find out.”
'Rachel Goes Rogue' will be premiering on iHeartRadio on January 8, 2024.
Raquel Leviss makes first public appearance since cheating scandal
Leviss recently made her first public appearance since her split from co-star Tom Sandoval.
On December 1, she stepped out in Los Angeles to attend iHeartRadio's KIIS-FM Jingle Ball.
For the holiday concert, the ex-Vanderpump Rules star donned a semi-nude, sequined pink and silver corset dress. She topped off her look with a pair of black platform sandals.
Leviss was last seen on a red carpet on March 3 when she filmed an episode of Bravo's 'Watch What Happens Live' days before her and Sandoval's cheating scandal saw the light of day.
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Why did Raquel Leviss leave Bravo's show 'Vanderpump Rules'?
In August 2023, Raquel announced that she wouldn't be returning for Bravo's show 'Vanderpump Rules' Season 11.
Then, she confirmed the news of her departure from the show while making an appearance on Bethenny Frankel's podcast 'Just B with Bethenny Frankel.'
At that time, Leviss said, "Oh, hell no. No, because I refuse to not respect myself on that level where I would endure that emotional abuse any longer."
She went on to say, "I can't do that to myself."
Raquel Leviss' affair with co-star Tom Sandoval led to his split with longtime girlfriend Ariana Madix
The news of Leviss' affair with Sandoval became public in March 2023, ending his nine-year relationship with his girlfriend Ariana Madix.
Then, the former pageant queen used her Instagram page to break her silence on the matter.
Leviss wrote, "I want to apologize for my actions and my choices foremost to Ariana, and to my friends and the fans so invested in our relationships," as per CNN Entertainment.
She continued, "There is no excuse, I am not a victim and I must own my actions and I deeply regret hurting Ariana."