Vanderpump Rules star Raquel Leviss had everyone’s jaws hitting the floor when she pointed her finger directly at her former bestie Ariana Madix and boldly claimed she had no one to blame but herself for the affair. During the explosive Season 10 reunion, Andy Cohen was too stunned to speak for a hot minute before seeking a little bit of clarity on something he assumed he was misunderstanding. Was Raquel Leviss really victim-shaming Ariana Madix?
Turns out, Andy Cohen didn’t misunderstand the conversation at all. Raquel said what she said. And, she believed Ariana Madix was turning a blind eye to the affair as it unfolded directly under her nose.
Raquel Leviss admitted to once “blaming” Ariana Madix for her affair with Tom Sandoval. https://t.co/T2F3K1ah7k pic.twitter.com/acbc072z9s
— Page Six (@PageSix) June 1, 2023
Raquel Leviss Explains Affair Was Ariana Madix’s Fault
Ahead of the Season 10 reunion, Andy Cohen sat down with Raquel Leviss for one of the pre-taped interviews. During the interview, Andy asked her a slew of questions regarding her affair with Tom Sandoval. One of the many questions he asked Raquel was whether she thought Ariana had any idea the affair was happening and was choosing to ignore it.
Raquel and Tom are seriously blaming Ariana for trusting Tom’s lying to her when she had suspicions? Tf? Like what was she supposed to do, follow Tom around like a lost puppy? #PumpRules
— who gone rent me boo (@garbagewhores) June 1, 2023
In a very bold response, Raquel Leviss affirmed it did appear as if Ariana was well aware of what was going on between the duo and was just choosing to look the other way.
She never pressed about it. She never confronted me about it. She didn’t – from what I know, from what Tom’s told me about it – she didn’t question him too much about it.
Seemingly calling Ariana Madix naive, she added that her friend just seemed to believe anything Tom told her at “face value” without questioning it.
Raquel Leviss Called Out by Andy Cohen for ‘Blaming’ Affair on Ariana During Vanderpump Rules Reunion https://t.co/nCqq71QtDj via @Toofab
— Isabela (@isabeladuartedf) June 1, 2023
With a puzzled look on his face, Andy Cohen asked for clarification as he thought it sounded as though Raquel Leviss was actually blaming Ariana Madix for Tom cheating on her. And, he wanted to make sure he was understanding her answer correctly.
Raquel Leviss confirmed Andy did not misunderstand her. When things went down, she was very much in the mindset of thinking Ariana knew exactly what was going on.
She added: “Now I know that she really did want to know and it was very deceitful. I’m very ashamed of it.”
#VanderpumpRules Raquel saying Ariana didn’t catch on that they were cheating was the last nail in the coffin. I wanted to think they were just broken or something. You’re blaming her for not catching you guys. Gtfo. Seriously!!!!
— Jenna Tools (@JennaTools) June 1, 2023
Vanderpump Rules fans disgusted with Raquel
Fans watching Vanderpump Rules at home raced to Twitter to make it known they were disgusted with the insinuation that Ariana Madix was somehow to blame for Tom cheating on her with Raquel. Raquel was ripped by fans as a sociopath and a narcissist. Many Vanderpump Rules fans agreed Raquel was victim-blaming Ariana because she was trying to make herself feel better about the horrible thing she did.
Andy’s face was like how the fuck do you blaming Ariana here? 🤭🤭 #pumprulesreunion #PUMPRULES pic.twitter.com/F7reBJqWdz
— Noda Girl (@BravoRelated) June 1, 2023
Were you surprised to learn Raquel Leviss believed Ariana knew the affair was happening and just opted to turn a cheek to it all? Were you on the same team as Andy in assuming you just misunderstood what she said? Is Raquel victim-shaming Ariana just to make herself feel better about the situation? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below. And, keep coming back for more Bravo news.
