Love may be blind, but the DNA is real, according to Kwame Appiah. The Love Is Blind star set the record straight on rumors that he hired an actress to play his delightful sister Barbara on the...If you want a break from Scandoval, mark your calendars for the end of June 2023. Until then Season 10 of Vanderpump Rules is airing and we are a go for more news, revelations, and judgment ahead of the reunion in May.
We are currently in Phase 3 of the Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval break-up. The ostracized parties are staying low and seeking help. The maligned party is living her best life and kissing hot guys at Coachella. This is an unstable environment, but Rachel Raquel Leviss has temporarily removed herself from the narrative.
Last week it was reported that Raquel packed her bags and went off to check in at a mental health facility. Reports vary where she is obtaining treatment. She is allegedly in a “long-haul program,” which I guess means at least 30 days. Raquel has the support of Bravo, and apparently, Scheana Shay’s attorney.
After news broke revealing Raquel’s plans, Scheana’s attorney Neama Rahmani released a statement and once again sent it to all of the pertinent media outlets, including Reality Tea. Neama is glad Raquel is on a mental health care journey. But he would also like her to take responsibility for what she’s done. Like filing an unnecessary temporary restraining order. Allegedly.
Us Weekly also received communication from Neama. It read, “We’re happy that she [Raquel] is getting the treatment she needs but none of this changes the fact that she abused the justice system to put forth false allegations against Scheana.” It would seem Scheana is owed an apology considering Raquel didn’t even show up to the court date.
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He added, “And she has never to this day publicly come out and apologized for all her lies.” Would it change anyone’s mind if Raquel did apologize? If she isn’t sorry it wouldn’t be genuine anyway. The statement continued, “We obviously recognize mental health is an important issue and wish Rachel all the best in her recovery, but we’d also like her to own up to her false allegations and publicly come out and acknowledge that she lied.”
I would like a Ferarri to magically appear in my driveway, but I don’t think that’s going to happen, either. No matter how many statements I get my lawyer to release. I appreciate Neama’s commitment to his client’s welfare, but does this border on excessive?
While you might think Raquel admitted herself into a facility due to online bullying and humiliation at having people know she slept with the human version of a flat Red Bull, this was a pre-planned visit. “Raquel and her family decided before the relationship was discovered that she would enter a voluntary facility for mental health counseling,” her rep told Us Weekly.
“Raquel had planned to admit herself before the VPR reunion was taped on March 23. She was scheduled to go in pre-reunion but decided she wanted to finish her filming commitment. Bravo and production were aware and in support of her journey towards better mental health.” It has not been revealed where Raquel is staying, which is probably a good thing. Hopefully, Scheana’s lawyer won’t feel the need to provide another statement once Raquel makes it back to California.
As for Ariana, she’s… also receiving some good mental health care. But it’s at a festival with a man who has abs that could cut glass, so I’m not worried about her. The air dates for the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion have not been revealed, but we’re confident it’s happening in May. Hang in there, everybody.
TELL US- DO YOU THINK RAQUEL WILL APOLOGIZE TO SCHEANA? DO YOU THINK SCHEANA’S ATTORNEY CAN STOP MAKING STATEMENTS NOW? WHAT DO YOU THINK RAQUEL’S NEXT MOVE WILL BE?
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Dating Austen Kroll is a choice. That’s it. That’s the whole entire article. Unfortunately, a few requirements exist for creating a readable piece of information to be submitted to a wide audience. Due to these stipulations, I’ll ensure you are provided enough data to confirm being with this man will not improve your self-worth, self-esteem, or self-image.
I fail to understand how enabling poor behavior has helped Austen in his personal life or his performance on Southern Charm. Has Austen ever had a job? I mean, outside of creating a beer that no one living beyond the Charleston city limits has voluntarily purchased? Oh that’s right, he earns his money by slowly making his way around every Bravo show with a cast under the age of 40. And if you happen to be over 40, that’s okay, too.
Keeping to his original show, Austen has dated his fair share of women on Southern Charm. From Madison LeCroy to Chelsea Meissner. We can’t forget Chelsea’s friend, Victoria Bolyard. He was most recently linked (staying strictly with Southern Charm here) to Shep Rose’s ex-girlfriend Taylor Ann Green. Before he hooked up with Taylor, he briefly dated Olivia Flowers.
Austen and Olivia didn’t work out, presumably because she has a brain and figured out being tall doesn’t mean you’ve landed a decent man. She dated Austen during Season 8 but he never stopped flapping his gums about other women long enough to make a good impression. By the time of the reunion, which was filmed in October 2022, they were totally done. While that was a great move for Olivia, there were some incredibly hard hits coming her way.
In January 2023, Olivia lost her brother Conner Flowers. He was found deceased in his home at the age of 32 years old. Obviously, this loss shook Olivia and her family to their core and the impact of Conner’s loss naturally impacted her ability to film the new Southern Charm season. During a time when she needed her friends the most, her good buddy Austen decided to criticize her for being “inconsistent.” What an incredibly selfish thing to say after losing a sibling. Page Six has the details.
Olivia was on an episode of Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay’s podcast, Scheananigans with Scheana Shay. She explained there will be a strained convo with Austen during Southern Charm’s season finale. Austen told Olivia she had “been inconsistent” since her brother’s death.
Scheana said, “You’re going through something very traumatic.” This was probably blatantly obvious to everyone but Austen. Olivia responded, “I didn’t have the words to say that. I was in the drama with him.”
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Looking back, Olivia wishes she had reacted differently. In hindsight, she would have said, “You don’t f–king matter. The fact that you think you’ve got any kind of real estate in my brain right now is so selfish.” Which might be a reasonable thing to say to Austen on any day that ends in Y.
While trying to process the loss of Conner, Olivia experienced an “emotional blackout” while filming Season 9. “I would have conversations [on camera] and wouldn’t even remember what was said,” she admitted. That’s heartbreaking. I wonder why she chose to film during such an awful time. Olivia said the smallest tasks could be overwhelming. “I just wasn’t there,” she confessed.
Olivia didn’t comment on Austen’s rumored hookup with Taylor, but she did speak about filming the show while navigating a friendship with an ex. “I’ve been trying to figure out how to not only be around him but form this friendship with new boundaries I didn’t have before. It sucked. It was so hard.” She doesn’t “want to hate” Austen and even “leaves parties early” to make that fool more comfortable. Ugh, that is not the way.
It looks like Olivia still has a lot of healing to do and we wish her the best. Hopefully, she and her family are receiving the care and support they need after suffering the loss of Conner.
TELL US- SHOULD OLIVIA HAVE TAKEN TIME OFF FROM FILMING? DO YOU THINK AUSTEN IS INSENSITIVE? ARE YOU SURPRISED SHE WANTS A FRIENDSHIP WITH HIM?
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New frontrunners have emerged in the game of Succession. During the fourth episode—titled "Honeymoon States"—of the HBO show's fourth and final season, two characters (temporarily) took...Life isn’t all diamonds and rosé for Lisa Vanderpump. Some would argue she was driven off of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Now she has to look after the middle-aged drama fiends of Vanderpump Rules. Thankfully, she has always looked good doing it. Here are some of LVP’s best looks from over the years.
Lisa Vanderpump-Todd made an instant impact upon arrival. She proved that she was a classy woman with a look that exuded all that and more. Audiences immediately warmed to her, and here she took that warmth and turned it into a stunning off-the-shoulder dress. That chunky statement necklace showed she wasn’t someone playing around. While other Real Housewives alum may rent their jewelry, LVP doesn’t need to. This is a woman with a lot of money, and she isn’t afraid to show it off in her style.
In this golden gown, Lisa looks ready to attend the Golden Globe Awards. She may have simply been at an RHOBH party, but that didn’t stop her from showing off. Where there’s a red carpet and LVP, you know you’re going to be in for a treat. The earrings she chose for this look complement the outfit perfectly. That’s echoed by the busy but gorgeous bracelet. She was feeling her eats, and it’s easy to see why. She was likely the envy of all her Beverly Hills castmates at this moment.
If there was one thing fans knew about LVP as soon as she arrived on our screens, it was that she loved the color pink. What better way to show that off than in this beautiful piece? This pink dress looks as if it was designed with Lisa in mind. Add in the signature handbag with a big bow, and you have one of her finest looks of all time. It makes perfect sense that this was the outfit she chose for a Vera Wang fashion show. We imagine she turned quite a few heads that night.
If Britney Spears had a cool British aunt joining her in the “Toxic” music video, we imagine it would be Lisa in this costume. Her time on Dancing With The Stars wasn’t without its controversy, but she always looked fantastic on the dance floor. Whether air hostess or ballroom babe, she stood out and stole the spotlight. It might not have been enough to have earned her the mirror ball trophy. But she certainly won the hearts of many people watching from home.
Lisa always picks a color and sticks to it. That has to be admired. What is even more impressive is the array of fine outfits she has had for her furry companions over the years. She always manages to match them perfectly to whatever she is wearing, and this occasion was no different. This is one of LVP’s simpler outfits, but that doesn’t mean she is overlooked wearing it. If the gown doesn’t catch your eye, those luxury heels and accessories surely will.
Who doesn’t love a theme? Lisa is giving Morticia Addams a run for her money in this Halloween costume. The red gown is embroidered with black floral patterns. She tops the look off with a lacy red mask, and it’s enough to make anybody blush. In the city of West Hollywood where you have to be vibrant to stand out, LVP knew exactly how to do just that. It was enough to earn her the title of “Queen of Carnaval” back in 2014. Long may she reign, with that heavy crown.
This simple sapphire dress is utterly jaw-dropping. Lisa often proves that you don’t have to show a whole lot of skin to be a complete knockout. The black heels are paired perfectly with the gown and slim black belt. Then there’s the thinner-than-usual pearl necklace and classic watch combo. This is a woman who just knows what she is doing. And we all get to bask in the glory of the fashion she serves up. For that, we will always be very grateful.
As the years went by and Lisa’s time on RHOBH was drawing to a close, she still refused to let up in the fashion stakes. Here she opted for a black ensemble, with some eye-catching sparkly silver bows. The see-through sleeves are embroidered with a floral design. And LVP carries a red purse for a small pop of color, matching her lipstick. She wears her hair in a style we’re not entirely used to, but it works beyond all doubt. It’s pulled back to show off her beautiful earrings. A true 10/10.
You would be forgiven for thinking Lisa was headed to the prom in this glittering red gown. It surely left everybody in attendance at the Vanderpump Dog Foundation Gala in 2019 at a loss for words. LVP looks ready to collect a crown and scepter. This is an outfit that would even leave Beverly Hills fashion royalty Dorit Kemsley impressed. The sequined purse goes wonderfully with the dress, and that snowflake-esque brooch is an attention-grabber. Gorgeous!
Whether she’s holding a glass of rosé in her hand, or an actual rose on her chest, Lisa knows how to make a statement. Despite being surrounded by roses, she stands out in this simple black piece with silver high shoulder pads. The rose delivers the splash of color that is replicated in her nails, and her pink lipstick is subtle, yet commanding. LVP knows exactly what works, and this fashion offering is one that will stick with us all for years to come.
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The Bravoverse is bursting at the seams after another day of Scandoval news. It seems everyone is entertained by illicit activities, but the drama isn’t confined to thirtysomethings in search of forbidden fruit. We have a whole new show coming our way, and the tears will drop on the dance floor this time.
For anyone still struggling with Dancing with the Star’s jump from ABC to Disney +, we have options! Dancing Queens is headed for your television line-up and I know you’re ready to practice that jazz square. Additionally, you’ll get to see some DWTS faces, which will be nice. Page Six has the details.
The program will follow “highly skilled amateurs” who follow their dreams. While it might be considered a hobby to some, this particular “hobby” costs about six figures a year. The ladies devote a massive amount of time to their adoration of ballroom dancing.
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As one of the show’s stars suffers from a block, DWTS pro Val Chmerkovskiy will step in and help her through it. Cast member Donie Burch needed some extra coaching and perhaps a bit of TLC during a rough moment.
The trailer for the show found Donie making some personal confessions to Val. “I’ve never failed. So this is the first thing that I’m not super good at,” Donie shared. We don’t get to see Val’s response, but his concerned look was enough to determine he understood the assignment.
Along with Donie, Dancing Queens will feature, Gaëlle Benchetrit, Collette Marotto, and Pooja Mehta. Leonie Biggs and Sabrina Strasser will round out the rest of the cast. In a trailer voiceover, one woman can be heard saying, “We pay hot men to dance with us and don’t think twice about sabotaging a friend to win.” What is this? A cutthroat show featuring costumes and dancing? I am fully prepared to clutch my pearls and gasp at the audacity of this program.
Prepare yourselves for a journey into the high-stakes world of Pro-Am dance competitions and get ready to judge away. Dancing Queens will premier on Bravo Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 9 pm.
TELL US- DO YOU THINK DANCING QUEENS WILL BE A SUCCESS FOR BRAVO? DO YOU PLAN ON WATCHING IT? ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT HAVING A DANCE SHOW ON BRAVO?
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There is seemingly no end to the Scandoval speculation. All the hindsight in the world can’t rationalize how Tom Sandoval could cheat behind Ariana Madix’s back for the better part of a year. Maybe her Vanderpump Rules co-stars can’t believe they either didn’t notice or didn’t call out Sandoval’s suspected affair with Raquel Leviss.
Lala Kent keeps coming back to the issue. And there was more to unpack after the VPR crew filmed the Season 10 reunion. On a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Lala revealed the first time she suspected Raquel and Sandoval’s relationship became inappropriate.
“I started becoming suspicious want to say in August. When it began, allegedly,” Lala said, according to Us Weekly. When asked whether she places more blame on Raquel or Sandoval for the affair, Lala replied that it’s a “tie.”
Lala explained, “Raquel was [Ariana Madix’s] best friend and that’s who you lean on when your man does dirty stuff.” The Give Them Lala Beauty founder added that she hoped Sandoval would do the right thing and “break up” with Ariana before getting involved with Raquel.
Does Lala think Sandoval and Raquel are the real deal despite the unacceptable manner in which they hooked up? She labeled Raquel “sick” and “in love” with the Schwartz & Sandy’s co-owner. As for Sandoval, Lala thinks he “is incapable of that type of emotion.”
Lala agreed with alum Stassi Schroeder that Tom Schwartz was used as “decoy.” His kiss with Raquel definitely “threw people off the scent.” Yet Lala doesn’t think Schwartz was aware of that. “I think Schwartz was absolutely the decoy [but] I don’t think he realized it and that’s what’s so gross about it,” Lala said while on WWHL.
The mother of one has remained highly critical of Sandoval. After he issued a public apology without addressing Ariana, Lala was the first to call him out.
“Hey, I fully understand and deserve ur anger & disappointment towards me, but please leave Schwartz, my friends and family out of this situation … Schwartz specifically only found out about this very recently, and most definitely did not condone my actions. This was a very personal thing,” Sandoval wrote at the time. “Also, Schwartz & Sandy’s might have my name on it, but also there are 3 other partners and 20 employees, who especially rely on the restaurant for income for them and their families. Just like TomTom, I’m a small part of a much bigger thing. Please direct ur anger towards me and not them. They did nothing wrong.”
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Lala responded on Instagram Stories, “S*ndoval. Shut up. Employees, abort mission,” she wrote on Instagram Stories on March 4, 2023. “Where’s Ariana’s apology in this? It’s called narcissism … & and it’s terrifying.”
Raquel issued an apology of her own. Lala did not comment. She posted the following statement to Instagram on March 8, 2023, adding she planned to work with “a counselor” to address her faults.
“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 wrote.
Raquel continued, “I have sought emotional validation through intimate connections that are not healthy without regard for my own well-being, sometimes negatively affecting others and often prioritizing the intimate connection over my friendships. I am taking steps to understand my behavior and make healthier choices.”
Due to Scandoval, filming the Season 10 reunion was exhausting. Lala wrote on her Instagram Stories, “That was the most exhausting reunion I’ve ever done in my life. I’m drained. I feel like I want to crawl into a hole and sob and scream, but I’m happy to be home now with my little one, crawl in bed, watch Seinfeld, and just, like, regroup.”
Meanwhile, Sandoval decided to give an interview after Bravo filming wrapped. Producers are allegedly not happy with his decision and are discussing his longevity on the show.
“Like many relationships, it felt like it became more of like a best friends, family [thing] — sometimes roommates. There were a lot of ways where the relationship was just lacking the intimacy, the connection,” Sandoval explained. “We would travel more by ourselves than we would together. I would go to weddings by myself.”
During the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, Sandoval described his first kiss with Raquel. “It was magnetic,” he said of the event. “I felt something that I hadn’t felt in so long, like emotionally.”
Lala saw “clips” from the interview, but caught on to the fact that Sandoval was shifting the blame about the affair. Lala told Andy Cohen that she “doesn’t like the slander about Ariana.” She added, “He needs to shutup. I told him to shutup a long time ago and I was doing him a favor.” Meanwhile, Raquel has checked into a mental health facility.
TELL US- DO YOU THINK TOM IS INCAPABLE OF LOVE? IS RAQUEL IN LOVE WITH HIM? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF LALA’S COMMENTS ABOUT SCANDOVAL?
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