Raquel Leviss has finally taken the step of unfollowing Tom Sandoval on Instagram, although he currently follows the former beauty queen.
The 28-year-old TV personality, who recently wowed in a bikini while soaking up the sun in Arizona, made the decision to unfollow the 40-year-old reality star nearly six months after her cheating scandal came to light.
In early March this year, Ariana Madix spotted intimate Facetime videos between Raquel and Tom on his phone, promptly ending their nine-year relationship.
The cheating scandal – since dubbed Scandoval – particularly played out towards the end of season 10 of Vanderpump Rules, as well as the heated season 10 reunion.
After that, Leviss went to a psychiatric facility and left last month in July, but chose to stay in Arizona and not film the upcoming 11th season of the hit Bravo series, which is currently in production.
Unfollowed: Raquel Leviss, 28, has finally taken the step of unfollowing Tom Sandoval, 40, on Instagram, although he currently still follows the former beauty queen
Moving on: The TV personality made the decision to unfollow the reality star almost six months after her cheating scandal came to light.
Although Raquel took the big step of removing Sandoval from her Instagram feed, the TomTom founder is currently still following Leviss.
Her move comes shortly after she confronted Andy Cohen for alleging that she was “heavily medicated” during filming of the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion, which was taped in March.
During her appearance on the Just B podcast with Bethenny Frankel, the reality star admitted she was hurt by the Bravo host’s recent interview with Variety, in which he attributed her lack of emotion during the three-part special to her either “was very drugged or really out” was touchpoint with her role in the Scandoval drama.
“To say that I have to take heavy medication because my behavior has been erratic or I haven’t had any emotions is not okay in my eyes,” Leviss told listeners.
She continued, “I feel like that violates some kind of HIPAA law.” And making assumptions like that is detrimental to a person.”
HIPAA, which stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, applies to healthcare professionals.
Federal law was created to prevent the disclosure of patients’ medical records without their consent or knowledge.
The former beauty queen, who graduated from Sonoma State University in 2018, went on to reveal that she started taking medication “around the time” she joined the cast of “Vanderpump Rules” in 2015.
Still following: Although Raquel took the big step of removing Sandoval from her Instagram feed, TomTom founder Leviss is currently still following.
Scandoval: In early March this year, Ariana Madix discovered intimate Facetime videos between Raquel and Tom on his phone, promptly ending their nine-year relationship
Exclamation: Her steps come shortly after she called Andy Cohen or claimed that she was “heavily medicated” during filming of the season 10 Vanderpump Rules reunion
‘Hurt’: During her appearance on the Just B podcast with Bethenny Frankel, the reality star admitted she was hurt by the Bravo host’s recent interview with Variety
Leviss also confirmed that she is “under medical treatment” and “has been on antidepressants for several years.”
“I mean, I know that’s private information,” Frankel replied. “Whether it was true or not — or speculation — I just don’t know where the line is.”
The Real Housewives of New York City alum also pointed out that the Leviss co-stars even threw around a “pill bottle” at the reunion and asked each other if anyone wanted “a Xanax.”
“That’s convenient — it’s a non-traditional workplace, but I would imagine even a strip club might have some workplace rules — it’s still a workplace,” the mother-of-one pointed out.
Cohen opened up about Leviss’ mental state and said he was “concerned” for her “pre-reunion mental health” amid heated backlash over her affair with Tom Sandoval, which took place behind the back of his longtime girlfriend Ariana Madix.
Just weeks later, the TV host apologized for suspecting she was “really medicated.”
While also speaking with Frankel, she claimed that Sandoval was “rewarded” by Bravo for his role in the highly publicized cheating scandal, such as gaining “editing rights” and that he was “offered a producer credit for Season 11.” .
However, the broadcaster recently denied the claims in a statement to Entertainment Tonight. “Tom Sandoval was never offered a producer credit for season 11, and he never had creative editing control of any season of Vanderpump Rules.”
Leviss’ appearance on Bethenny’s podcast comes after Lisa Vanderpump confirmed the former beauty queen will not be returning to Vanderpump Rules to film the show’s 11th season.
Claims: While also speaking with Frankel, she claimed that Sandoval was “rewarded” by Bravo for his role in the highly publicized cheating scandal, such as gaining “editing rights” and that he was “offered a producer credit for Season 11.” “ had been.
Denial: However, the broadcaster recently denied the claims in a statement to Entertainment Tonight earlier this week
No return: Leviss’ appearance on Bethenny’s podcast comes after Lisa Vanderpump confirmed the former beauty queen will not be returning to Vanderpump Rules to film Season 11; seen in Hollywood in May
In a recent conversation with TMZ, the restaurateur explained, “When she was at the facility, her team texted and emailed us.” We wanted to make sure she was okay first. I wanted to talk to her one-on-one.’
“She talked about coming back, the team reached out, but in the end I think she decided against it.” The cast doesn’t really believe what she’s saying, so she doesn’t make sense [coming back].’
“I spoke to her and we spoke about a one-on-one meeting. “I wanted to talk about her growth and thoughts after being at the facility.”
Regarding the reasons Leviss chose not to return, Lisa replied, ‘Oh I don’t know.’ I don’t really understand what she’s doing.’