Photo: Tibrina Hobson/GettyRaquel Levissis returning to her roots after a two-month stay in a mental health facility.TheVanderpump Rulesstar, 28, decided to revert back to her birth name “Rachel” during her stay at The Meadows in Wickenberg, Arizona, where she sought “mental health and trauma therapy," according toTMZ.Leviss’s choice came after she was heavily criticized on the Bravo show and online for her affair with castmateTom Sandoval, who was in a nine-year relationship with her friend and costarAriana Madix.Her stint at The Meadows was said to be helpful, withTMZreporting that Leviss is a “totally different person” after the experience, which cost her $200,000.A rep for Leviss did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.From left: Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss.Tammie/AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Images; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty ImagesLevissfirst entered the Arizona facilitymore than a month after news of hermonths-long affairwith Sandovalbecame public. It was a plan she’d been considering for some time, her rep told PEOPLE at the time.“Raquel and her family decided before the relationship was discovered that she would enter a voluntary facility for mental health counseling,” her rep told PEOPLE in April. “She was scheduled to go in pre-reunionbut decided she wanted to finish her filming commitment. Bravo and production were aware and in support of her journey towards better mental health.“Her rep also confirmed she was not there for “rehab” but rather a program focused on “mental health and trauma therapy.“In early March, viewers learned of the secret relationship between Leviss and Sandoval, 40, which led to the ending of the TomTom bar owner’snine-year relationshipwith Madix, 38.The news shocked viewers and triggered a dramatic spiral that included Leviss filing (thenwithdrawing) arestraining orderagainst costarScheana Shay, who was with the former pageant queen the night that Madix — Shay’s friend of more than a decade —discovered an intimate video on Sandoval’s phone.Andrew J Cunningham/Getty; Cindy Ord/Bravo via GettyBoth Leviss and Sandoval have sinceapologizedfor their role in the scandal. Leviss exclusivelyissued a statement to PEOPLEon March 8 that included an apology and a promise to focus on her well-being moving forward.“I need to take care of my health, work on self growth and take time to be ok with being alone,” she said. “I care for Tom and I don’t want to label anything or predict what lies ahead. Right now I need to heal.“Leviss also addressed her involvement in the affair during theVanderpump Rulesseason 10 reunion, which aired in three parts in late May through early June. While sitting down for a solo interview with producers, Leviss said, “I think it’s important to me to tell the truth… I am so sick of lying. I hate it. I hate being deceitful. It’s horrible.“Raquel Leviss on the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ reunion part 2.BravoSince then, season 11 ofVPRhasofficially kicked off filmingbut Leviss is not yet confirmed to appear on the season. An insider previously told PEOPLE her castmates wouldn’t be shocked to see her on set.According to the insider, the consensus is that “Raquel’s family doesn’t want her to film, but the cast is betting she appears at some point.“Amid the Scandoval drama,VPRreceived itsfirst-ever Emmy nodfor outstanding unstructured reality program category.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.A premiere date for season 11 ofVanderpump Ruleshas not been announced. Seasons 1-10 can be streamed in full on Peacock.
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Raquel Levissis returning to her roots after a two-month stay in a mental health facility.TheVanderpump Rulesstar, 28, decided to revert back to her birth name “Rachel” during her stay at The Meadows in Wickenberg, Arizona, where she sought “mental health and trauma therapy,” according toTMZ.Leviss’s choice came after she was heavily criticized on the Bravo show and online for her affair with castmateTom Sandoval, who was in a nine-year relationship with her friend and costarAriana Madix.Her stint at The Meadows was said to be helpful, withTMZreporting that Leviss is a “totally different person” after the experience, which cost her $200,000.A rep for Leviss did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.From left: Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss.Tammie/AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Images; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty ImagesLevissfirst entered the Arizona facilitymore than a month after news of hermonths-long affairwith Sandovalbecame public. It was a plan she’d been considering for some time, her rep told PEOPLE at the time.“Raquel and her family decided before the relationship was discovered that she would enter a voluntary facility for mental health counseling,” her rep told PEOPLE in April. “She was scheduled to go in pre-reunionbut decided she wanted to finish her filming commitment. Bravo and production were aware and in support of her journey towards better mental health.“Her rep also confirmed she was not there for “rehab” but rather a program focused on “mental health and trauma therapy.“In early March, viewers learned of the secret relationship between Leviss and Sandoval, 40, which led to the ending of the TomTom bar owner’snine-year relationshipwith Madix, 38.The news shocked viewers and triggered a dramatic spiral that included Leviss filing (thenwithdrawing) arestraining orderagainst costarScheana Shay, who was with the former pageant queen the night that Madix — Shay’s friend of more than a decade —discovered an intimate video on Sandoval’s phone.Andrew J Cunningham/Getty; Cindy Ord/Bravo via GettyBoth Leviss and Sandoval have sinceapologizedfor their role in the scandal. Leviss exclusivelyissued a statement to PEOPLEon March 8 that included an apology and a promise to focus on her well-being moving forward.“I need to take care of my health, work on self growth and take time to be ok with being alone,” she said. “I care for Tom and I don’t want to label anything or predict what lies ahead. Right now I need to heal.“Leviss also addressed her involvement in the affair during theVanderpump Rulesseason 10 reunion, which aired in three parts in late May through early June. While sitting down for a solo interview with producers, Leviss said, “I think it’s important to me to tell the truth… I am so sick of lying. I hate it. I hate being deceitful. It’s horrible.“Raquel Leviss on the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ reunion part 2.BravoSince then, season 11 ofVPRhasofficially kicked off filmingbut Leviss is not yet confirmed to appear on the season. An insider previously told PEOPLE her castmates wouldn’t be shocked to see her on set.According to the insider, the consensus is that “Raquel’s family doesn’t want her to film, but the cast is betting she appears at some point.“Amid the Scandoval drama,VPRreceived itsfirst-ever Emmy nodfor outstanding unstructured reality program category.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.A premiere date for season 11 ofVanderpump Ruleshas not been announced. Seasons 1-10 can be streamed in full on Peacock.
Raquel Levissis returning to her roots after a two-month stay in a mental health facility.
TheVanderpump Rulesstar, 28, decided to revert back to her birth name “Rachel” during her stay at The Meadows in Wickenberg, Arizona, where she sought “mental health and trauma therapy,” according toTMZ.
Leviss’s choice came after she was heavily criticized on the Bravo show and online for her affair with castmateTom Sandoval, who was in a nine-year relationship with her friend and costarAriana Madix.
Her stint at The Meadows was said to be helpful, withTMZreporting that Leviss is a “totally different person” after the experience, which cost her $200,000.
A rep for Leviss did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
From left: Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss.Tammie/AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Images; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
Tammie/AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Images; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
Levissfirst entered the Arizona facilitymore than a month after news of hermonths-long affairwith Sandovalbecame public. It was a plan she’d been considering for some time, her rep told PEOPLE at the time.
“Raquel and her family decided before the relationship was discovered that she would enter a voluntary facility for mental health counseling,” her rep told PEOPLE in April. “She was scheduled to go in pre-reunionbut decided she wanted to finish her filming commitment. Bravo and production were aware and in support of her journey towards better mental health.”
Her rep also confirmed she was not there for “rehab” but rather a program focused on “mental health and trauma therapy.”
In early March, viewers learned of the secret relationship between Leviss and Sandoval, 40, which led to the ending of the TomTom bar owner’snine-year relationshipwith Madix, 38.
The news shocked viewers and triggered a dramatic spiral that included Leviss filing (thenwithdrawing) arestraining orderagainst costarScheana Shay, who was with the former pageant queen the night that Madix — Shay’s friend of more than a decade —discovered an intimate video on Sandoval’s phone.
Andrew J Cunningham/Getty; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty
Both Leviss and Sandoval have sinceapologizedfor their role in the scandal. Leviss exclusivelyissued a statement to PEOPLEon March 8 that included an apology and a promise to focus on her well-being moving forward.
“I need to take care of my health, work on self growth and take time to be ok with being alone,” she said. “I care for Tom and I don’t want to label anything or predict what lies ahead. Right now I need to heal.”
Leviss also addressed her involvement in the affair during theVanderpump Rulesseason 10 reunion, which aired in three parts in late May through early June. While sitting down for a solo interview with producers, Leviss said, “I think it’s important to me to tell the truth… I am so sick of lying. I hate it. I hate being deceitful. It’s horrible.”
Raquel Leviss on the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ reunion part 2.Bravo
Bravo
Since then, season 11 ofVPRhasofficially kicked off filmingbut Leviss is not yet confirmed to appear on the season. An insider previously told PEOPLE her castmates wouldn’t be shocked to see her on set.
According to the insider, the consensus is that “Raquel’s family doesn’t want her to film, but the cast is betting she appears at some point.”
Amid the Scandoval drama,VPRreceived itsfirst-ever Emmy nodfor outstanding unstructured reality program category.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
A premiere date for season 11 ofVanderpump Ruleshas not been announced. Seasons 1-10 can be streamed in full on Peacock.
source: people.com
