Neither Tom Sandoval nor Raquel Leviss has pinpointed when their affair started. All that is known is a timeline of roughly seven months. Maybe such details are spared to respect Tom’s ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix’s privacy. Or perhaps the duo just doesn’t want to be honest about when their illicit actions began.
Certainly, Vanderpump Rules fans are overly preoccupied with searching for clues in the latest episodes. How about that little smile Tom gave Raquel when she joined the boy’s night? Very telling that something was already brewing.
Us Weekly reported that Scheana Shay’s friends Jamie Lynne and Kael Ramsey Ackerson seemingly confirmed the timeline of deceit. They alleged that Raquel started getting “closer” to Sandoval that night and spilled some tea while on the Jamie All Over podcast.
“She basically just told me [it happened] seven months ago and after the Las Vegas trip,” Kael said. “I told her, ‘Bro, you literally called me an hour or two after the girls that made you cry and then you hit me back when you were in Los Angeles.’ And she was like, ‘[After the boys night] is when we got closer.’
Jamie was part of a group that stayed out and moved the party to a different venue. Within a smaller group, the dynamic between Raquel and Tom changed.
“Next episode of Vanderpump Rules is boys night. You and I were there. Afterward you went home and I went to Saddle Ranch with Raquel, Sandoval and [Schwartz and Sandy’s manager] Brett. You were there because Raquel had just gotten back from Vegas and was very upset and asked you to come out that night,” she recalled. “It somehow just ended up being the four of us going to Saddle Ranch after and Raquel and Tom were super into deep conversation at the bar.
Upon leaving the bar, Tom and Raquel ended up seated on the curb deeply engaged in conversation. Jamie was so struck by what was happening, she started to film the duo.
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“I’m now in my car with Brett and Raquel and Sandoval were sitting on the curb outside of Saddle Ranch just talking. I didn’t realize that at the time like how close they were talking or how intimate it actually looked. So I start filming the two of them talking. We’re so clueless that we have no idea what’s actually transpiring,” she said.
Jamie decided not to post the footage out of respect for Ariana. And while Tom and Raquel’s proximity and body language may have caused a second glance, she didn’t feel concerned.
She explained, “I had this thought [at the time]. I thought I’m not posting this because this looks way too intimate and I don’t want Ariana [Madix] to feel a certain way about this. I don’t want her to feel disrespected, but it didn’t set off alarm bells, like, is something inappropriate happening? It was just that she might get the wrong idea and I don’t want to put anyone in that position.”
Looking back on it, knowing what we know now, the footage is damning. Jamie added, “If you watch it back — without the voiceover on it — it looks super close and super intimate. But bottom line is that none of us knew beforehand.”
The statement that Ariana and Tom “were having problems for a while” does not explain away sneaking for trysts since the summer of 2022. Ultimately, it “only came to a breaking point” when Ariana discovered sexually explicit footage of Raquel on her ex-boyfriend’s phone. She was “blindsided.”
The Schwartz & Sandy’s co-owner issued an apology to his former love via Instagram. Tom wrote, “I want to first and foremost apologize to everyone I’ve hurt through this process. Most of all, I want to apologize to Ariana. I made mistakes, I was selfish and made reckless decisions that hurt somebody I love. No one deserves to feel that pain so traumatically and publicly. I can only imagine how devastating this has been for Ariana and everyone around us. I feel really horrible about that. My biggest regret is that I dishonored Ariana. I never meant to disappoint so many people, including our loving families and friends.”
Raquel followed suit. “I want to apologize for my actions and my choices foremost to Ariana, and to my friends and the fans so invested in our relationships. There is no excuse, I am not a victim and I must own my actions and I deeply regret hurting Ariana,” she stated.
“Knowing how many people we hurt, I need to understand my choices and learn to make better ones. I need to take care of my health, work on self-growth and take time to be OK with being alone. I care for Tom and I don’t want to label anything or predict what lies ahead. Right now I need to heal,” she offered in an Instagram post.
But the drama doesn’t stop there. Raquel accused Scheana of alleged assault after her former friend found out about the betrayal of Ariana. Scheana is fighting the allegations. The former beauty pageant queen had her lawyer threaten the VPR cast with legal actions should they post or share the video of her.
TELL US- DO YOU BELIEVE RAQUEL ABOUT THE 7-MONTH TIMELINE? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF SCHEANA’S FRIENDS’ STATEMENTS? SHOULD JAMIE HAVE SHOWN ARIANA THE VIDEO OF TOM AND RAQUEL TALKING? WOULD YOU HAVE SUSPECTED SOMETHING IF YOU WERE THERE?
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Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars will be remembered for several reasons. Gleb Savchenko was partnered with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Shangela. They were the first all-male pairing on DWTS. Finally!
Beloved judge Len Goodman announced that he was handing in his judging paddle. And long-time favorite pro dancer Cheryl Burke also exited the ballroom.
But in a surprise move, Mark Ballas returned to the show after a five-year hiatus. Mark commented on how it felt to perform on premiere night. “It felt great. It felt the same but new, fresh [and] nostalgic…It was a good time,” he stated. Mark also noted that it was “funny” seeing his good friend Derek Hough seated at the judges’ table.
Mark was paired with TikTok star Charli D’Amelio. They slayed all season. The duo took home the mirrorball, besting Bachelorette star Gabby Windey and her partner, Val Chmerkovskiy.
For the much-anticipated freestyle routine, Mark opted to keep it simple. The routine was set to “Us Again” by Pinar Toprak. Mark explained why he selected that song. “It’s from a Disney short called Us Again. And I was like, ‘If I ever go back on the show, use this song.’ So, I went back and listened to it, and when I listened to it, I could see it from start to finish.” The electric routine was about two people who recapture their love of dance. Both Charli and Mark personally did that during the season.
Alas, People reported that Mark has announced that he is departing the show for good. During a Las Vegas DWTS tour performance, Mark said, “I started this journey when I was 21, 22. Honestly, being able to dance and perform for you fans, you guys are the best fans. Thank you.” Mark noted that his parents, his wife BC Jean, and his in-laws were in the audience for the final stop on the tour.
He continued, “So, I just wanna finish by saying this will be the last time you see me dance in this capacity. I’m coming to a close tonight. This is gonna be my last dance.” I refuse to accept this news. Moving on.
“I had the best time ever this season, and this freestyle was just a great way to finish it off. This song means the world to me, Charli means the world to me, the D’Amelio family, you guys mean the world to me,” Mark said. “Thank you for everything.”
“I’m not saying this is the end, [but] this is the last time I will be dancing with a [celebrity] partner. And I wanted to finish this with Charli, and I appreciate you guys so much. I wanna do this freestyle for you one more time,” he added.
Mark’s fellow dancers embraced him while the audience applauded. His announcement came almost 16 years after he joined DWTS. Mark’s rep told People he had no further comment.
The talented vocalist and dancer praised his partner in an Instagram post after their win. “We created a body of work that I will always be proud of & to say that I’m proud of you is an understatement. Enjoy this moment with your whole heart because you deserve this Char,” Mark wrote.
Mark is a three-time mirrorball champ. In Season 6, he won with Olympic ice skater Kristi Yamaguchi. Mark’s partnership with Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson resulted in another mirrorball win in Season 8. Mark even gave Shawn a fake prom when she missed hers because of training. What a cool guy!
I will miss Mark’s creative and quirky choreography. He was one of my favorite pros. Perhaps he could take over an empty seat at the judges’ table?
TELL US- WILL YOU MISS WATCHING MARK ON DWTS? WHAT DID YOU THINK OF HIM SAVING HIS FINAL DANCE FOR CHARLI? ARE YOU GOING TO WATCH THE NEXT SEASON OF DWTS?
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Say it ain't (Las)so! With season three of Ted Lasso currently airing on Apple TV+, fans might already be in the home stretch when it comes to their journey with AFC Richmond. That's because those...Celebrities- sometimes they are just like us. Sure they live in multi-million dollar homes and receive paychecks with seven figures for emoting in front of a camera. Their lives are filled with fast cars and exciting social occasions but they still watch reality television.
It seems like there’s very little to have in common with a famous person, but for a passionate few, we can relate. There are A-list celebrities, Oscar winners, and people we only see on the screens in front of us who are just as crazy about Bravo shows as we are.
Let’s take a look at a few famous names that would be starstruck if they saw someone like Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards in person. Yes, outside of Teddi Mellencamp, these people do exist.
I think we can agree Julia Roberts is extremely famous. Star of Pretty Woman. Erin Brockovich won her the Oscar. For me, she will forever be Shelby from Steel Magnolias and I will exclaim, “Drink your juice Shelby!” for the remainder of my life. Julia is also a Real Housewives stan. Back in 2022, RHOBH star Garcelle Beauvais was in Washington, DC. Julia was also in the district and ran into Garcelle. According to People, they had a brief convo where both apparently were in awe of the other. Julia told Garcelle she wanted to find her a date. Garcelle added Julia said she “needed a moment” when Garcelle appeared in front of her in the wild. In all fairness, seeing Garcelle in person would probably render most people speechless.
There are fans, super fans, and then there’s Nicki Minaj. When you love a show so much you actually wrangle your way onto a reunion set, you’ve surpassed a reasonable affection and entered dangerous territory. In July 2021 Nicki surprised the Real Housewives of Potomac cast by popping up during the Season 6 reunion taping. She grilled Gizelle Bryant in a way Andy Cohen had never even grilled a steak. She discussed music with Candiace Dillard, and held the cast accountable in her own special way. Nicki shared several photos of her big day on social media with the caption “Moment4Life.” Would love to know Nicki’s opinion on Juan Dixon’s roommate. Nicki could probably find out exactly what Robyn Dixon was thinking when she wanted people to pay her to spill the goods on Juan’s cheating. Please send Nicki back in so we can get the answers we truly need about this season.
Okay, there’s famous. And then there’s the former First Lady of the United States. It must be tiring, achieving so much in such a short amount of time. Being a role model for so many people. Shouldering huge responsibility with class and grace. Completely outside the realm of Real Housewives or any program featured on Bravo. That said, Michelle Obama is a fan. Last year The Jasmine Brand reported Michelle’s favorite shows to relax by are RHOP and Real Housewives of Atlanta. While she enjoys the crazy content, she can do without physical fighting. Michelle said, “Oh man you know, I wanna say Potomac…I just don’t like it when sisters are arguing with each other I just don’t like to see that on TV.” I’m sorry, it’s all I can do not to try and visualize the First Lady yelling about the condition of Chateau SheBroke from her White House bedroom.
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I love an equal-opportunity trash tv watcher. Don’t bother me with a favorite, just give me everything and make it disgusting. You might know Elisabeth Moss from The Handmaid’s Tale. Perhaps you were obsessed with her on Mad Men. You might have been watching Elisabeth, but Elisabeth was watching Bravo. And she’s been in it for a minute, as seen by her social media. Back in 2013, Elisabeth appeared on Watch What Happens Live along with Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga. In 2015 she admitted to Andy, “I live for Real Housewives reunions.” Hey, at least she’s not shy about it. Elisabeth could host reunions at this point, or at least fill in for Andy if he can’t make WWHL. Out of every franchise, she had a specific affection for Real Housewives of New York. I wonder if she is currently going through RHONY detox. This is the boots-on-the-ground soldier we need to get in there and find out what’s going on with production. Elisabeth, if you’re reading this, you know what has to be done.
By all accounts, Seth Rogan is a Below Deck sensei. This man went from Freaks and Geeks to major movie stardom. Along the way, he was sidetracked by the tantalizing lure of yachting. According to Seth, if you rent a yacht for entertainment, it makes you a “douchebag” or basically “a huge piece of garbage.” My goodness. Seth certainly has some strong feelings about our nautical programming. On an episode of WWHL, he told Andy, “Because that’s the moral of every episode, [it’s] like, they’re trying, they’re dressing up like f***ing idiots for these people, and then no one’s happy enough.” Welcome to Bravo, honey. There’s also a promo Seth shot for Vanderpump Rules. In 2015, the stars of the film The Night Before swallowed any chance of being taken seriously to shoot the opening credits of Pump Rules. You’ll see Avenger Anthony Mackie, Ilana Glazer, and Jillian Bell in the clip. If you have never seen this before, stop what you’re doing. Give yourself a five-minute break, and watch this. Bonus moment of Seth with Jax Taylor. You’re welcome.
TELL US- WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE CELEBRITY WHO LOVES BRAVO? WHO WOULD YOU ADD TO THE LIST? ARE YOU SURPRISED WHEN A FAMOUS PERSON ADMITS TO LOVING BRAVO?
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