The TomTom bar owner responds to rumors that his 'Vanderpump Rules' co-star, with whom he has an affair, is lying about voluntarily entering the facility and is at a spa instead.
- Apr 26, 2023
AceShowbiz - Tom Sandoval ends doubt about Raquel Leviss' stay at a mental health facility. The "Vanderpump Rules" star responded to rumors that his co-star, with whom he has an affair, was lying about entering the facility and was at a spa instead.
"Raquel is in a mental facility," Tom told TMZ while looking visibly angry on Tuesday, April 25. "Whether she decides to tell you where that is after the fact … that's where Raquel is. No visitors, no friends, no family, no phone, no nothing."
The TomTom bar owner later slammed co-stars Peter Madrigal and Dayna Kathan for saying that she wasn't at a mental facility, but a "Spa Resort." Saying they "have absolutely no idea what's going on," Tom additionally revealed that Raquel is "doing great" despite not having any contact with the former pageant queen.
Raquel's representative revealed earlier this month that the 28-year-old voluntarily admitted herself to a mental health facility as she's seeking help after her affair scandal with Tom, who was dating Ariana Madix at the time, was exposed in March. "Raquel and her family decided before the relationship was discovered that she would enter a voluntary facility for mental health counselling," her rep told Entertainment Tonight at the time.
The spokesperson went on to say Raquel had planned to admit herself before the "Vanderpump Rules" 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," the spokesperson explained.
Raquel issued an apology after news of her affair with Tom broke. "I want to apologise for my actions and my choices to Ariana, my friends and the fans so invested in our relationships. There is no excuse, I am not a victim and must own my actions. I deeply regret hurting Ariana," she said at the time.
"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 behaviour and make healthier choices," she continued.
The Bravo star added she didn't "expect sympathy, understanding or forgiveness" from her fans and fellow cast members. Additionally, she noted in the wake of headlines about her relationship with Tom she'd been "physically assaulted, lost friendships, received death threats and hate emails in addition to having had my privacy violated."
