Summary
- Raquel Leviss claims her former Vanderpump Rules co-stars now have a “mob mentality” towards her, making her feel unwanted and unsafe.
- Raquel wants to create a healthier and more ethical environment for reality TV viewers by educating them about what goes on behind the scenes.
- Raquel has taken steps to prioritize her mental health after her traumatic experience on Vanderpump Rules and hopes to share her journey with others.
Raquel Leviss may no longer appear in the hit TV series Vanderpump Rulesbut he claims on his podcast Rachel Goes Rogue that the remaining actors have “mob mentality” towards her now. Raquel’s role in “Scandoval” has been the focus of the drama since it was revealed in Vanderpump Rules season 10. She was involved in a shocking relationship with co-star Tom Sandoval, who was in a nine-year relationship with Ariana Madix at the time. Raquel suffered extreme criticism both online and from people she had considered friends on the show, including Scheana Shay and Scheana’s husband Brock Davies.
Raquel has faced backlash for not returning to portray her side of the story Vanderpump Rules season 11, and now he’s calling out his former co-stars. On his podcast Rachel Goes Roguehe said, “I definitely felt that your alliances in this group of friends kept you safe and it’s kind of like, I don’t know, I don’t want to say mob mentality.”
Raquel continued:But it’s definitely like, “We’re here to express our opinions about what you’re doing and bring it to the forefront, so when you’re alone with it, it feels like you’re not going to make it out alive. And that’s part of the reason I didn’t come back, because I knew I wouldn’t be accepted.”
Raquel Leviss wants to create ‘ethical reality TV’
Now that Raquel has had some time to distance herself from her experience Vanderpump Rules, he is in a new position. He wants to help people understand what reality TV is really like by having a conversation Vanderpump Rules twice a week Rachel Goes Rogue. As he explained, “My purpose in doing so is not necessarily just to be involved in the drama,” he explained. “I want to create a healthier environment for people watching reality TV. I want to be involved in creating ethical reality TV. And I think part of that is educating the people who watch these shows about what we’re actually consuming.“
Raquel wants everyone to understand the taxation of reality TV for those who entertain fans in these dramatic reality shows. Raquel checked herself into a mental health center after “Scandoval” and is determined to take what she learned and share it with viewers. He went on to say, “I’ve created something and I have a vision, so I’m a coach in training, and of course this is a challenge for me in so many different ways, and I’m not stuck with results. I’m doing my part and learning to let go and whatever happens happens and there’s such a freedom in that.“
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In Raquel’s latest podcast episode, special guest Susan Zinn, a clinical counselor and trauma specialist, came to discuss the mental health effects of reality TV and how it affects the people who participate in the show. In their discussion of trauma responses, Susan explained that being at the mercy of mob mentality is a lot like circling lions for our bodies. Raquel said she was in “Scandoval”would put me in that situation where I feel fight, flight or freezeI got an extreme reaction and then again just Tom as someone I can trust.“
Vanderpump Rules is no stranger to intense relationship drama between long-term partners, friends and co-workers. Over the past 10 seasons, relationships have broken up, gotten back together, and sometimes broken up again. Raquel is determined to make sure viewers understand that the tears and pain are real, not just acting. In the months since her relationship with Tom came to light, she has been working on improving her mental health period after his traumatic experience Vanderpump Rules season 10. Although he may not have wanted to return as a cast member Vanderpump Rules season 11, Raquel wears Rachel Goes Rogue to make sure his side of the story is told.
Vanderpump Rules airs Tuesdays at 8pm EST on Bravo.
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Vanderpump Rules
Vanderpump Rules is a reality drama series created for Bravo starring Lisa Vanderpump, former star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as she expands her restaurant empire and staff. The cast consists of Lisa’s staff at her various establishments in West Hollywood as they try to build their futures and form relationships that range from friendly to romantic. All of these often become messy, as combining them with the joy of working, as they are warned, does not always end well.
