'Vanderpump Rules' star Raquel Leviss reveals black eye after Scheana Shay allegedly punches her over Tom Sandoval affair
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Raquel Leviss, a star from 'Vanderpump Rules' has claimed that her co-star Scheana Shay punched her in the face due to Raquel's affair with Tom Sandoval, another cast member. The scandal has caused drama among the show's cast, leading to the end of Sandoval's nine-year relationship with Ariana Madix. Castmate Scheana, who is also best friends with Tom's ex, Ariana Madix, attacked her in New York City on March 2. Leviss claimed that co-star Shay attacked her and has threatened to do it again over the Tom Sandoval affair scandal.
In her Instagram post, Leviss included photos of her bruised eye and cut face, claiming that she was pushed against a brick wall and was punched in her left eye by Shay. Shay's lack of remorse was evident in an Instagram post featuring herself and Madix captioned "Always got your back" with a closed-fist emoji. A judge has now ruled that Shay must stay at least 100 yards away from Leviss. This ruling will complicate the upcoming 'Vanderpump' reunion, which is scheduled to be filmed before the hearing on March 29. Since the cheating scandal was revealed, Sandoval and Leviss have apologized separately on their Instagram pages.
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The reality star Leviss recently came about her affair with cast member Tom Sandoval. Sandoval was also cheating on his long-term partner and fellow co-star Madix, who is best friends with Shay. Madix reportedly found out about the affair while Sandoval was performing with his band, 'Tom Sandoval & the Most Extras', in Los Angeles on March 1, after unearthing explicit texts that were exchanged between the two and a video of a FaceTime call between Tom and Raquel. That night, Leviss also appeared with Shay on 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen' where she kept defending her decision to kiss Tom Schwartz, Sandoval's best friend and business partner. Shortly after this taping, Leviss confessed to Shay the truth about her affair with Sandoval. This indeed upset Shay, owing to her long friendship with Madix, and prompted such a strong reaction from her end.
Raquel Leviss pursues legal action against 'Vanderpump Rules' co-stars
Shortly after the assault, Leviss moved to court and pleaded that legal action be taken on all her 'Vanderpump Rules' co-stars. First, she sent a legal notice to her cast warning them not to publicize or share the recording of an intimate FaceTime session with Sandoval, which was the video Madix discovered on his phone. Legal letters were also sent out to Sandoval and Madix. She said she also filed a report with LAPD, as both these stars live in Los Angeles. As for Scheana, she filed for a restraining order, which was granted by the judge. Shay was advised to be 100 yards away from her and not engage in any conversation whatsoever.
Leviss also issued a public apology shortly after the incident. She said, "I am reflecting on my choices" and signed off the post by saying that she will be focusing on her mental health and well-being.