Bravo devotees may think they know everything about “Vanderpump Rules” ‘Scandolval,’ but Rachel ‘Raquel’ Leviss sat down to prove fans don’t know the half of it.
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The 28-year-old Leviss sat down with “Real Housewives of New York” alum Bethenny Frankel in a two-part interview, with the intention of giving reality TV viewers her side of the “Scandoval” story.
One didn’t have to be familiar with reality TV earlier this spring when a “Scandolval” story erupted featuring three members of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” at its center.
Two of these reality stars have been in a relationship for almost a decade. News broke in early March of Leviss’ affair with Tom Sandoval, 40, which reportedly lasted seven months. Sandoval dated Ariana Madix, 38, in 2014.
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Leviss, who recently completed a two-month stint at a treatment facility, told Frankel in the first part of their two-episode interview that her affair with Sandoval became known to Madix last summer; Sandoval was performing on stage when his phone allegedly fell out of his pocket, when a friend of Madix handed it to him.
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Madix found an intimate video of Leviss on Sandoval’s camera roll, which allegedly revealed the entire relationship to her for the first time.
“Vanderpump Rules” viewers will no doubt have their own feelings and thoughts about Leviss and her Bravo colleagues after watching them on television for years. In part one of her interview on “Just B with Bethenny Frankel,” Leviss does her part to help viewers and listeners understand how much reality TV is an invention to portray certain narratives and that things aren’t necessarily how they appear.
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Leviss sat down with Frankel after treatment, and after much thought about his last five months. Since “Scandoval” broke, the cast of “Vanderpump Rules” is arguably more popular than ever.
Frankel, who is a nearly 20-year veteran of reality TV, was candid with Leviss when revealing “Scandoval” was the factor that brought the series to his attention. The behind-the-scenes environment could practically be the material for a reality TV season storyline itself.
Leviss is candid and unflinching in sharing his thoughts on his perspective on “Scandoval.”
Leviss Reveals His Thoughts On The Authenticity Of Sandoval And Madix’s Relationship
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Viewers familiar with Madix’s acceptance of his former friend during the tenth season reunion may not be surprised to learn that Leviss expects no forgiveness from him.
Although Leviss told Frankel that he felt “regret” for his actions, he revealed that he would not have engaged in the affair if he believed the health of his former friend’s relationship was healthy. He insisted he wouldn’t be “involved” if the relationship was one with “real longevity.”
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Leviss also claimed that the health of Madix and Sandoval’s relationship was also clear to their insiders; the relationship they saw did not reflect the relationship depicted on camera, Leviss claimed.
The reality star also claimed Scandoval and Madix’s relationship was purely business for a while. He claims Sandoval reportedly described his relationship with Madix as a “brand.” The pair are also reportedly “working together on brand deals” after their split. Leviss is not surprised that the couple stayed together after the breakup. The reality star also teased her belief that the two lack what a “genuine, romantic couple” has in their relationship.
Leviss Has Tried To Find Peace With Image After Madix’s ‘Scandoval’
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Frankel was interested in hearing what his guests thought about Madix’s public reputation after “Scandoval.” The couple mentions the brand’s deals and the Madix interview he’s been participating in since March.
Leviss reveals he has a view where he can say “good for you” to Madix for his post-“Scandoval” lifestyle that involves many professional opportunities. However, he also revealed how “hurt” he felt about being cast as the “ultimate reality TV villain” compared to Madix’s famous rise. Public perception around Leviss “just blew up [her] mind,” according to the reality star. Leviss also shared his belief that Madix’s reception of him at the reunion was “inappropriate”. Frankel added his belief that it had gone “too far.”
In the end Leviss doesn’t expect Madix to forgive him, but listeners can infer Leviss is ready to live his life and move forward with the lessons he’s learned from the ‘scandal’ and the elements he’s decided to spend time in treatment for. He emphasized the importance of the support of his parents and childhood friends since the “Scandoval” broke.
Listeners can stream the first part of the Leviss interview now!
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