Vanderpump Rules fans felt shocked recently after the drama that quickly got dubbed “Scandoval.” Featuring Tom Sandoval, Raquel Leviss, and Ariana Madix, the scandal occurred when news broke that Tom and Raquel conducted a months-long secret affair. And they did so without Ariana knowing that Sandoval had cheated on her after nine years together.
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However, a new report reveals that Tom recently took his Vanderpump Rules co-star and secret lover Raquel to his hometown. But Sandoval’s plans to introduce Leviss to his family didn’t go well. Get all the details below.
Vanderpump Rules Spoilers – Tom Sandoval Takes Raquel To Hometown
Tom Sandoval wanted to try a meet the family gathering in his hometown of St. Louis in Missouri. And so the Vanderpump Rules star took his co-star and girlfriend Raquel Leviss there. But when Sandoval took Leviss to his family’s home, he faced problems after inviting them to meet the woman with whom he conducted a lengthy affair behind Ariana Madix’s back, according to Page Six.
Tom’s family refused the invitation to meet Raquel. And they showed zero interest in getting together with her. However, then Sandoval tried to introduce Leviss to his friends. And he confided in them that he had attempted to break up with Ariana before the trip. But that didn’t go well either.
And Tom’s pals told him that it seemed “inappropriate” to show off his lover at that point in his separate relationships with Raquel and Ariana. However, Sandoval still insisted on posing for a cuddly photo together in his hometown. And Tom seemed oblivious to the backlash from his family and friends over his decision to show off his lover.
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Vanderpump Rules Spoilers – Raquel Leviss Blames Affair On ‘Addiction’
After the reports that Tom cheated on Ariana with Raquel, Leviss and Sandoval turned to social media. And each posted a statement on social media. For instance, Tom wrote, “I want to apologize to Ariana. I made mistakes, I was selfish, and made reckless decisions that hurt somebody I love.”
And Raquel shared that she feels the affair stemmed from her “addiction” to love. However, Leviss also shared that she wants to do better in the future. And she noted, “I am reflecting on my choices, speaking to a counselor and I am learning things about myself such as my patterns of codependency and addiction to being and feeling loved.”
The social media apologies come after Ariana suffered heartbreak over the affair. She found out that Tom cheated on her while she watched Sandoval’s cover band perform in West Hollywood. And Madix then discovered a sexually explicit video of Leviss, 28, on Sandoval’s phone.
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As a result, Ariana dumped Tom. Sandoval’s affair with Raquel reportedly dates back to July 2022. But news didn’t break until last month. And since learning about the affair, Ariana has gradually moved on. She and Sandoval had dated for nearly a decade. And they owned both a dog and a home. However, Madix reportedly will keep the dog.
Tell us what you think. Do you feel Tom Sandoval’s family made the right decision to snub Raquel Leviss? And after you share your views, check back on our site for more reality TV news.