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Ariana Madix reportedly blindsided by news from Tom Sandoval‘s alleged six-month relationship with Rachel Lewis.
According to a series of new reports about Vanderpump Rules cheating scandal, Ariana was shocked to find sexual videos of Raquel and inappropriate text messages sent between her and Sandoval, who allegedly “wanted to be together” after the separation from Ariana, and felt completely “betrayed” by Raquel’s supposed “friend”. .
“This has been going on for up to 6 months – all the while, Tom is sleeping next to Ariana in bed,” a source told PEOPLE on March 3. “He was completely blindsided by this; the damage did not even scratch the surface of what he felt.
“This is the person he thinks he knows; the person he plans to spend the rest of his life with. You can’t even write a word that betrays,” added the source.
According to a second source, Ariana was supporting the release of Sandoval’s new single on Wednesday during the band’s performance in Los Angeles and “didn’t know it was behind her” when she discovered Raquel’s sexual selfies and inappropriate texts. his phone.
Also, on Wednesday, after filming an episode of Watch What Happens LiveRaquel reportedly came clean about her and Sandoval’s relationship Scheana Shay.
“Scheana is furious,” a third source said. “Him and all Vanderpump Rules costars have rallied around Ariana during this time. He couldn’t believe that Raquel would do something like that.
“[Ariana] has suffered over the years, but he’s not going to sit back and be disrespected like this,” the insider said.
After the news of Sandoval and Raquel’s romance, Bravo picked up the cameras and started filming scenes that they hope to share as part of the 10th season that is currently airing.
“Cameras are rolling right now,” a source confirmed, pointing out that Ariana and Sandoval were filming at the $2 million home on Friday afternoon, where Sandoval was seen loading her bags into her car.
TMZ described Friday’s production as an “emotional situation,” and filming is expected to continue through the weekend as other cast members share their reactions.
Another report, which claims Sandoval and Raquel really “want to be together” after months of alleged relationship, notes that Ariana feels “betrayed”, not only by Sandoval, but by Raquel, who was there after her breakup. James.
“Ariana is heartbroken,” a source told Page Six. “Ariana was there for Raquel when James was there [Kennedy] break up.”
It is also noted, by other insiders, that most Pump Rules cast members were expected to meet with the production there.
“The majority of the cast is expected to gather and film tomorrow to show their reaction to Raquel and Sandoval’s relationship. Most of them are shaking and heartbroken for Ariana,” he said.
According to a third report from Us Weekly, additional sources claim Ariana and Sandoval have been “having issues for a while” before reaching a “breaking point” on Thursday.
Meanwhile, fans also noted several of Raquel’s Instagram posts, which featured Sandoval, including a video shared in September 2022, which featured her sitting on Sandoval’s shoulders during the event. Life is Beautiful festival.
Pictures from the moment are below, via BravoandCocktails_ Instagram page.
Raquel Leviss sits on Tom Sandoval’s shoulder during a music festival in September 2022
Vanderpump Rules Season 10 airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo.