Don’t hold back. Sunset Shahs star Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi slammed Rachel Léviss decision to seek mental health treatment amid continued fallout from his affair with Tom Sandoval.
“Daaaaaamn, I should have checked into a mental health facility every season of Shahs if I knew it would win me sympathy,” Gharachedaghi, 41, wrote in an Instagram comment on Friday April 14. “Own your sh*t!”
Fans were quick to react to the reality TV stars’ remarks, with some applauding Gharachedaghi for being real while others called on him to ‘go away’. [Leviss] alone” and called her review “disgusting”.
“Bullying, threats and hate online is disgusting,” wrote one social media user in response to the entrepreneur. “There’s no doubt in my mind that she has serious mental health issues – anyone would. I wish people would stop before posting and have some empathy for another human being.
Earlier Friday, a representative from Léviss, 28, confirmed We Weekly that the former beauty queen was in rehab seeking treatment for mental health issues.
“Raquel and her family decided before the relationship was discovered that she would enter a voluntary facility for mental health counseling,” the statement read. “Raquel had planned to admit herself before the VPR meeting was taped on March 23. She was supposed to go pre-meeting but decided she wanted to finish her filming engagement. Bravo and the production were aware of and supportive of her journey to better mental health.
Leviss’ decision to enter treatment comes just a month after news of her affair with Sandoval, 40, made headlines. The TomTom co-founder has split from his longtime girlfriend Ariana Madix after the Florida native, 37, was made aware of his infidelity.
Following news of the cheating scandal, Leviss issued an apology to Madix, sharing that she was “talking to a counselor” about her personal issues.
“I have sought emotional validation through intimate relationships that are unhealthy without regard for my own well-being, sometimes negatively affecting others and often prioritizing intimate connection over my friendships,” a- she wrote via Instagram on March 8. “I’m taking steps to understand my behavior and make healthier choices.
While Leviss and Sandoval both had to come face to face with their teammates while taping the Vanderpump Rules the season 10 reunion last month, they also came under intense public scrutiny.
The Michigan native’s restaurant, Schwartz & Sandy’s, which he co-owns with his co-star and longtime friend Tom Schwartz — was forced to respond to the backlash their restaurant received after news broke of Sandoval’s affair.
Raquel Leviss, Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix.
Nicole Weingart/Bravo“In light of recent news, we appreciate the many words of support, but we also understand the outpouring of outrage that has been directed at our businesses,” Schwartz and Sandy’s Instagram page wrote last month. “However, those of us who are not famous have poured their time, heart and money into making this restaurant a reality.”
In the lengthy statement, the West Hollywood establishment’s account called out the negative reviews on Yelp in response to the drama.
“We too are disappointed with the current situation as Ariana has always been a good friend and a huge supporter of the restaurant,” the post read. “We appreciate that you may feel a certain way, but please understand that the livelihoods of others also depend on this activity. There are four other people involved in this venture besides Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz.
Sandoval, meanwhile, also released a statement asking fans not to attack his workplace.
“Hey, I completely understand that you deserve your anger and disappointment with me, but please keep Schwartz and my friends and family out of this situation…Schwartz only found out about this very recently and doesn’t certainly did not condone my actions. It was a very personal thing,” he wrote via Instagram at the time. “Also, Schwartz & Sandy’s may be named after me, but there are also 3 other partners and 20 employees, who are particularly dependent on the restaurant for their income and that of their families. Just like TomTom, I am a small part of a much bigger thing. “Please direct your anger at me and not at them. They did nothing wrong.
During Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Appearing earlier this month, Schwartz, 40 – who revealed he had known about the Sandoval and Leviss affair since August 2022 – opened up about his experience as a business partner with singer Tom Sandoval & the Most Extras during such a tumultuous time in his life.
“He is like a shell of himself. He doesn’t realize the negative impact this has had on his other businesses. The businesses, the bars, the band,” Schwartz told the host Andy Cohen, sharing that Leviss is Sandoval’s “heroine” and is currently “in love” with the California native. “He took advantage of my kindness and put a lot of people, not just me, in very compromising situations where our integrity was at stake.”
He then asked for sympathy for his friend as he continues to deal with the “vitriol” of the fallout.
“Tom, I know the whole world hates you. But I’m not going to abandon you, old man. I’m not going to give up on you,” Schwartz said. “He knows he’s a monster for what he’s done. If you see him, maybe give him a hug. Even if he doesn’t deserve it, give him a hug. He is in bad shape.
Schwartz’s friend Pump Rules the costars, however, had a different opinion on how fans should react. Katie Maloney – who finalized her divorce from Schwartz last year – tweeted a snippet of the comment, writing: “You are the only one [one] who wants to give her a hug man. READ THE ROOM!!!”
Lala Kent – who particularly expressed his disgust over the duo’s affair – wrote via his Instagram Stories: “Did Schwartzy really just say, ‘If you see Sandovol on the street give him a hug? We’re atomic wedgie-ying her ass. We hit it straight in the d—k,” said Give Them CEO Lala Beauty, 32.
