Where is Raquel Leviss now? 'Vanderpump Rules' star vows to be a 'better friend' as she recalls 'tough times'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Vanderpump Rules' star Raquel Levis has been webbed in trouble since 2023. From the controversial kiss with Tom Schwartz to an affair with Ariana Madrix's ex Tom Sandoval, Raquel found herself always in some problem or the other. Raquel now vows to be a better friend in 2024.
In an Instagram post, she mentioned, 2023 was the hardest year for her. "My life had become completely unmanageable and I was so far down the rabbit hole of making bad decisions that I NEEDED help," she said. She went on to say, "I’m so blessed I was able to get the help I needed," she continued. "Now, I finally feel like I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel." She also stated her new year goals and thanked her fans for being with her in tough times. "As we set intentions into the new year, I vow to be a better friend to the ones close in my life," said Leviss. She ended her post stating, "Eternally grateful for a second chance," wrote Leviss. "Here’s to an epic 2024!” she added.
Raquel is a prominent figure in the digital realm, she has thrived as a model and worked with renowned brands and firms. She also delved into the beauty product realm with Lala Kent, her 'Vanderpump Rules' co-star. Born on September 12, 1994, in California, she is currently 28 years old. Raquel Leviss's mental health, even though she remained quiet about her personal life on social media, went for a toss. However, her friendship with Ariana Madix broke off when she started seeing Tom Sandoval. Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval separated in March 2023. Similarly, her friendship with Katie Maloney broke after her controversial kiss with Tom Schwartz. For Raquel Leviss, 2023 was surely a disaster as she lost her friends. She also had to start therapy to recover from the trauma she had.
Did 'Vanderpump Rules' star Raquel Leviss change her name to Rachel?
'Vanderpump Rules' star Raquel Leviss left a mental health facility in July 2023 after the eruption of the Scandoval affair. She then decided to use her birth name Rachel as her first name and not Raquel. She made some major changes to her life as she returned from the facility. Her medical bills ramped up to $200,000 while she was there for intensive therapy for two months. She sought therapy after the three-part 'Vanderpump Rules' reunion in late March 2023. Raquel mentioned that she had sought emotional validation through intimate connections but that has affected her friendships and wants to make better choices in the future.
Raquel Leviss says her kiss with Tom Schwartz was 'staged'
Raquel Leviss revealed the behind-the-scenes story of her kiss with Tom Schwartz. The controversial kiss was in the headlines amid her affair with her best friend Tom Sandoval. On the latest podcast episode for iHeartRadio Raquel opened up about Schwartz and said, "It was a part of our inside joke" as fans seemed convinced they hooked up in a wedding in August 2022. Raquel mentioned that it was just a parent to get some juicy headlines for 'Vanderpump Rules' Season 10.
She also mentioned that she received an ultimatum from Tom Schwartz's ex Katie Maloney as she said "set a boundary, saying if you do anything with Schwartz." Katie stated that if Raquel crossed boundaries she would be unable to have a friendship with her.
Who has 'Vanderpump Rules alum Raquel Leviss' dated?
Raquel Leviss' love life has surely made some waves. She first appeared on 'Vanderpump Rules' Season 5 with James Kennedy. These UK natives began dating in 2016 and engaged in May 2021. The pair called off the engagement in December 2021 as they "weren't in love anymore." After her split from James, Raquel dated Peter Madrigal, the former kinesiology student. They even went on a few dates but later separated. During Season 10 of 'Vanderpump Rules, she was in a relationship with Joey Lennon as they hooked up in Coachella in April 2022.
Raquel hooked up with Tom Schwartz at a wedding in August 2022. Tom even acknowledged that they kissed. However, Raquel clarified that it was not more than friendship. In September 2022, Samantha Saunders accused her husband Oliver Saunders of having multiple affairs throughout their marriage. Samantha even claimed that Oliver made out while filming a scene of 'Vanderpump Rules' and even planned to go on a date. Raquel never publicly commented on the alleged affair. In March 2023, Tom Sandoval split from Ariana Madix, after he cheated with Raquel. In the Season 10 reunion, Raquel admitted that she slept with Tom Sandoval.
Did 'Vanderpumps Star' Raquel Leviss break up with Tom Sandoval?
'Vanderpump Rules' star Raquel Leviss did break up with Tom Sandoval. Despite their deep connection, the romance ended after the scandal, causing major heartbreaks for them. Tom even admitted that their relationship was not superficial and they got 'lost in emotion'. Tom also feels that he has lost his 10 years best friend. Tom even wanted to change for Raquel as he had given up drinking. The couple called it quits in May 2023.
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