In the latest episode of Vanderpump Rules, Raquel Leviss’ relationship with Tom Sandoval was put under the microscope, and some troubling “red flags” were revealed. As the cast gathered for a pre-Scandoval party, tensions ran high, and Raquel’s behavior drew concern from her fellow SUR coworkers. From her lack of assertiveness to her reluctance to speak her mind, it quickly became clear that there may be more to Raquel and Tom’s relationship than meets the eye. In this article, we take a closer look at the warning signs that have been raised and what they could mean for the future of Raquel and Tom’s relationship.
The latest episode of “Vanderpump Rules” was a roller coaster ride of drama and chaos, thanks to the Raquel Leviss-Tom Sandoval cheating scandal. Raquel was called out for preying on other women’s men and got into a heated argument with Lala Kent over “respecting” other people’s relationships. The episode started with Raquel, Lala, Katie Maloney, and Kristina Kelly returning to their suite after a night out in Las Vegas. Raquel was particularly tipsy, having enjoyed an evening making out with Garcelle Beauvais’ possibly-married son Oliver, who Lala was also interested in.
Lala felt Raquel’s behavior was sloppy, and she didn’t trust her around other men if she drinks too much. As they continued talking, Katie jokingly called Raquel, “Mrs. I’m Gonna Make Out with Your Man,” as Raquel had previously asked her ex Tom Schwartz to make out before going after a guy Lala was also into. Katie saw a pattern in Raquel’s behavior, saying, “It seems that she’s only interested in men that her friends are either married to or interested in, and that is a big red flag for me.” Lala also stated that she could never trust her around her man.
The conversation got heated, and Raquel’s comment, “I mean, like, thank god you don’t have a man,” ticked off Kent, who felt it was disrespectful to not only her but women in relationships everywhere. After Raquel left the room but kept listening to the conversation outside the door, Katie started joking, “Hide your kids, hide your boyfriend!” With that, Raquel retreated back to her room, broke down crying, and added in a confessional, “The last thing I was expecting was to be judged on getting drunk and having fun.”
The next morning, Lala said she was worried about anyone in her life “who’s going to be a liability and who’s unpredictable” – referring to Leviss – before Raquel entered the room. Leviss said she was embarrassed about her actions, knowing that she “said something that was very offensive” to Lala, but couldn’t quite recall what it was. After filling her in, Lala wondered if Raquel felt it was okay to swoop in on another woman’s man, to which Leviss said no. Raquel then brought up the fact that Lala slept with James Kennedy while she was dating him, saying, “It’s a little weird that Lala of all people is schooling me about respecting relationships when she was the one that slept with my boyfriend. This is the textbook definition of a hypocrite.”
In Lake Havasu, Raquel had a full-blown panic attack in the car on the way to dinner. She felt like she lost her identity in her relationship with James, and after they broke, she didn’t know who she was anymore. At dinner, attention once again turned to Raquel’s behavior, which was questioned by Lala, especially when she is drunk, accusing her of turning into a different person. Raquel brought up Lala sleeping with James, but Lala hit back, “You gotta get over it. It was six years ago.”
The conversation turned ugly when Katie joined in, saying she had been very gracious to Raquel but could light her ass on fire for what she’s done. Lala and Raquel both brought up their actions with stolen kisses from other women’s men, and it led to a lot of drama. Raquel felt unwelcome and left the place with Charli Burnett, feeling like it was a mistake to come on this trip in the first place.
Overall, the episode was full of drama, where Raquel’s behavior came under the scanner, especially her interest in men who are married, taken, or those other friends are interested in; this caused a lot of tension and mistrust between Raquel, Lala, Katie, and Kristina. While they all agreed that being too drunk is dangerous, the conversation eventually got about respecting relationships, which escalated into a heated argument. With more episodes to come, it will be interesting to see how Raquel continues to deal with all this drama around her.
In conclusion, Raquel Leviss’ red flags were brought to light in the recent Vanderpump Rules episode, causing concern for both her relationship with Tom Sandoval and her overall well-being. While we cannot predict the future of this couple, it is important to recognize the warning signs and have open communication in any relationship. As viewers, we can only hope that Raquel takes these revelations seriously and makes the necessary changes to prioritize her own happiness and safety.
