Was Raquel Leviss‘ legal drama with Scheana Shay just a PR stunt?
08.03.2023 - 09:03 / justjared.com
Raquel Leviss is taking more legal actions against her Vanderpump Rules co-stars.
Last week, news broke that Raquel, 28, was having an affair with co-star Tom Sandoval, leading to the end of his nine-year relationship with girlfriend Ariana Madix.
On Monday (March 6), Raquel sent a letter to several cast members and friends, warning them that a recording of a FaceTime video she had with Tom was done “illegally without Raquel‘s knowledge or consent.”
Then on Tuesday night (March 7), it was revealed that Raquel filed a restraining order against co-star, and former friend, Scheana Shay.
Keep reading to find out more…
Raquel filed the restraining order against Scheana, 37, in the Los Angeles Court, according to court documents obtained by People. A hearing has been scheduled for March 29.
As of right now, it’s unclear why Raquel filed the order against Scheana.
The two co-stars were together in New York City for an interview on Watch What Happens Live when Ariana, 37, learned about the affair.
While nothing has been confirmed, rumors have been swirling on social media that Scheana punched Raquel in the face when she found out about the affair.
During an Amazon Live on Tuesday night, Lala Kent claimed that she was “never told” that anything physical happened between Scheana and Raquel.
“I’ve talked to Scheana. That never came up to me,” Lala said, via Us Weekly.
Andy Cohen recently reacted to the scandal on his radio show.
Was Raquel Leviss‘ legal drama with Scheana Shay just a PR stunt?
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Ariana Madix is not in the mood to answer questions about one Raquel Leviss. Especially while on a coffee run.The 37-year-old was out and about Tuesday in Los Angeles when a videographer asked her if Leviss has apologized for her and Tom Sandoval's tryst and the subsequent fallout that's impacted just about everyone within the orbit.«I don't know who you're talking about,» Madix shot back in video obtained by . If the clap back sounds familiar, it's because Mariah Carey used very similar language directed at Jennifer Lopez.In any event, Madix made it very clear in the video that she's not in the mood to talk about anything revolving around Leviss.
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Ariana Madix isn’t going to let Tom Sandoval’s infidelity ruin her plans. The Vanderpump Rules star was photographed dancing and enjoying herself in Oaxaca, Mexico, over the weekend. Madix was attending a friend's wedding that was planned long before news broke earlier this month that her ex cheated on her with Raquel Leviss, ET has learned. The 37-year-old was spotted enjoying sunny Mexico while wearing a colorful dress and spending quality time with friends. On Saturday, Tom Schwartz broke his silence amid allegations of the months-long affair between his best friend and business partner, Sandoval, and his co-star, Leviss.In a video obtained by TMZ, Schwartz said Sandoval is doing «OK relatively speaking» and that he has a sense of profound sadness.
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She’s baaack!
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Ariana Madix is back. The Vanderpump Rules star returned to Instagram after recently deactivating her profile after news broke that her longtime boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, was having an affair with Raquel Leviss. Although Madix is back on the social media platform, she hasn’t posted anything just yet. Meanwhile, both Sandoval and Leviss have used Instagram to issue apologies.On Wednesday, Sandoval shared a personal message on his Instagram, and started his statement by apologizing to «everyone I've hurt.»He then apologized to Madix, writing, «Most of all, I want to apologize to Ariana. I made mistakes, I was selfish, and made reckless decisions that hurt somebody I love.
Lala Kent isn't holding back! The star is getting very real when it comes to her feelings about Raquel Leviss.During the latest episode of her podcast,, Kent addressed the ongoing cheating scandal, surrounding Tom Sandoval's split from Ariana Madix after she discovered his months-long affair with Leviss — all of which occurred amid the ongoing filming of season 10 of Kent admitted that she had initially recorded an entirely different episode — which delved deep into the details of the situation — but was told that she couldn't release it, as it is set to all play out on the show itself.So instead, she weighed in on the situation as a whole, and didn't mince words when it came to her feelings about Leviss — as well as the embattled reality star's future on the show.«I don't know if she'll come back. I personally would leave and run away and go home,» Kent shared.As for whether or not Leviss' relationship with Sandoval will continue, or if she'll be able to find someone else on the show, Kent simply ruminated, «Bottom feeders attract other bottom feeders.»Last week, news broke that Madix had split from Sandoval — after dating for nearly a decade — when she discovered an incriminating video and text messages on his phone, between him and Leviss.
Raquel Leviss revealed cuts and bruises on her face in a temporary restraining order filing that was approved this week, alleging that "Vanderpump Rules" co-star Scheana Shay attacked her. Leviss, 28, alleged Shay, 37, pushed her against a brick wall and punched her in the face in New York on March 2 around 1:30 in the morning, causing injuries to the back of her head and her left eye, according to court documents filed Tuesday and obtained by Fox News Digital.
Raquel Leviss revealed cuts and bruises on her face in a temporary restraining order filing this week, alleging that "Vanderpump Rules" co-star Scheana Shay attacked her. Leviss, 28, alleged Shay, 37, pushed her against a brick wall and punched her in the face in New York on March 2 around 1:30 in the morning, causing injuries to the back of her head and her left eye, according to court documents filed Tuesday and obtained by Fox News Digital.
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