Raquel Leviss is opening up about “Scandoval.” She was willing to talk about what went down. Of course, she can’t reveal all since she’s taping the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion tomorrow. Despite her romance with Tom Sandoval, she admitted that she had genuine feelings for Tom Schwartz. Keep on reading to learn more.
Was Tom Schwartz a decoy?
Earlier this month, news broke about Raquel Leviss’ months-long affair with Tom Sandoval. Ariana Madix dumped him after she found out he was cheating on her with their co-star. The reason why this is such a big deal is that Ariana was such a good friend to Raquel. The three of them were so close, as seen on the show.
Raquel and Sandoval hooked up in his Valley Village home, which he shares with Ariana. Most of their affairs took place in that home or on the road. Sandoval would tour with his cover band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras. Fans noticed that Raquel would follow him for much of his tour.
There’s damning evidence of an affair between the two. However, in Season 10 of Pump Rules, Raquel is ready to take someone else’s man — or former man. She said she had a “crush” on Katie Maloney’s ex-husband Tom Schwartz. The two were in the middle of a divorce at the time.
![Katie Maloney & Lala Kent [Source: YouTube]](https://tvshowsace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Katie-Maloney-Lala-Kent.jpg)
Schwartz and Raquel made out on numerous occasions. Those moments will take place throughout the season. Some fans wondered if Sandoval used Schwartz as a decoy to cover up his affair with Raquel. He even encouraged his best friend to make out with her.
Raquel Leviss sets the record straight
On Wednesday, March 22, Raquel Leviss spoke with TMZ reporters outside a nail salon in Valley Village. She was back in town for the VPR Season 10 reunion. Raquel shared as much as she could about the affair without spoiling anything. She smiled throughout the conversation and seemed to be in good spirits.
Raquel Leviss looked unrecognizable in a black hooded sweatshirt and matching pants. She also wore clear thicken-framed eyeglasses and a chain-strap purse on her shoulder. The reality star explained that her romance with Sandoval started off as a “friendship” but became “something more.”
Raquel Leviss fully opened up about Scandoval one day before the “Vanderpump Rules” reunion after staying mum on the drama at the airport just earlier in the day. https://t.co/uTnm1zUtmC
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 22, 2023
Her makeout with Schwartz wasn’t a cover-up and she “genuinely had an interest” in him. She admitted that she genuinely liked Tom Schwartz. It was a “genuine curiosity” that she wanted to explore. Fans will see what happens in this season of Vanderpump Rules.
What are your thoughts on Raquel Leviss saying she had genuine feelings for Tom Schwartz? Do you believe her? Or, do you still think he was a decoy in the affair? Sound off below in the comment section.
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