Rachel of Vanderpump Rules Opens Up on Bethany's Podcast: Setting the Record Straight
Rachel Leviss from Vanderpump Rules made her way on to Bethany Frankel's podcast to share her side of the story.
Rachel Leviss (who recently changed her name back from Raquel) was named by her castmates on the well-loved show Vanderpump Rules as the, "ultimate villain," after she found herself a central antagonist in last season's cheating scandal. For those who need a brief refresher, Tom Sandoval cheated on his girlfriend Ariana Madix with Leviss. Now, many months after the filming of that final episode, Leviss has gone on Real Housewives of New York alum Bethany Frankel's podcast to share her side of the story.
After the season came to a close, Leviss checked herself inot a mental health facility. She shared on the podcast that, "Part of the reason why I wanted to take some time away is just because it was so chaotic and loud, and there was such vitriol online." She also sought to do some self-exploration:
"My goal was to really get down to the bottom of, 'OK, why am I choosing men that are unavailable? Why do I keep finding myself in unhealthy relationships? What are the things that I need to change about my behavior?' And in knowing that I needed to make a change, I first had to know what leads to those behaviors."
During the interview, she acknowledged that she hurt many people with her actions, but she still believes that the way that she was treated at the reunion was "uncalled for." She said:
"Part of me says, good for you, because take advantage of these opportunities while they come your way. But it is hurtful to me just to think that - my nature is very kind and forgiving and understanding of other people, so the concept of me being the ultimate reality TV villain just blows my mind. And the way that she spoke to me at the reunion, I feel like it was uncalled for."
Fans are having mixed responses to the interview. We will keep you up to date with any other updates as they come to light.
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