Raquel Leviss Finally Speaks Out: Apologizes To Ariana Madix And Addresses Affair With Tom Sandoval

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Her apology comes after Tom Sandoval recently released his apology to Ariana.

Days after she has been targeted by intense media scrutiny and outrage from fans of the hit reality show “Vanderpump Rules,” Raquel Leviss has finally broken her silence over her affair with Tom Sandoval and released an apology to Sandoval’s now-former ex, Ariana Madix.

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On Wednesday, Raquel posted a lengthy statement on both her Instagram page and story addressing her affair with Sandoval and apologizing to his then-ex, Ariana Madix, writing, “I want to apologize for my actions and 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,” the former beauty queen continued, adding that she is now taking a look back at her choices, admitting that she had been speaking with a counselor and learning things about herself, such as “patterns of codependency and addiction to being and feeling loved.”

“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 behavior and make healthier choices,” she went on to say. “Although I chose to be on a reality show accepting the good and bad that comes with it, beyond my own actions, I have been physically assaulted, lost friendships, received death threats and hate emails in addition to having had my privacy violated.”

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This part of the statement probably pertains to rumors about their co-star, Scheana Shay, giving her a “black-eye” and the legal letter she sent to her cast mates over the intimate video Sandoval took without her consent. Oddly, the letter does not directly charge Sandoval with secretly filming their conversation. 

“I have begun counseling to end my unhealthy behavioral cycle, learn to set stronger emotional boundaries, and learn to protect my mental health,” the tv personality remarked.

Raquel made it clear that she doesn’t hope for “sympathy, understanding, or forgiveness” in the closing paragraph of her statement. She also made it a point to emphasize that she is now focusing on her health and well-being while striving to improve herself in the future, adding that she will prioritize her mental health and internalize the lessons she’s learned from her failures.

Her apology comes after Sandoval released his own apology to Ariana late Tuesday night on his Instagram page, writing, “I want to first and foremost apologize to everyone I’ve hurt through this process. Most of all, I want to apologize to Ariana. I made mistakes, I was selfish, and made reckless decisions that hurt somebody I love. No one deserves to feel that pain so traumatically and publicly.”

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“I can only imagine how devastating this has been for Ariana and everyone around us. I feel really horrible about that. My biggest regret is that I dishonored Ariana. I never meant to disappoint so many people, including our loving families and friends,” he added.

“I owed Ariana better. I am beyond sad that it ended the way it did. The choices I made hurt so many people. I acted in a way that clashes with who and how I want to be.”

In his closing remarks, Sandoval emphasized that he had work to do now and in the future. Most likely in reference to either working on himself or repairing the harm he brought to Ariana.

His apology comes after he released a statement days ago on how the affair affects his family and his business. But then, he did not choose to speak out and address the affair or show remorse.

As we previously reported, Tom and Raquel had been having an affair for several months before the infidelity scandal became public. And despite Tom’s long-term romance with Ariana, they apparently want to be together.

It was also reported that Ariana learned of the alleged infidelity on Wednesday last week in Los Angeles while she was at Tom’s performance with his band.

Raquel’s apology sheds some light on what motivated her to have an affair with Sandoval and why she persisted in seeing him despite being aware of his serious relationship with Ariana.

However, more harm and suffering resulted from her actions—not just for Ariana but also for the viewers of the show. Only time will tell if Ariana will forgive her, but as of this writing, neither Ariana nor her representative has made any statements.

Reactions to Raquel Leviss Finally Speaks Out: Apologizes To Ariana Madix And Addresses Affair With Tom Sandoval

@RaquelLeviss your apology… 3rd paragraph wasn’t necessary. Outrage was expected from your reckless behaviour. Yes violence and death threats are not ok. But where is the “I disastrously fucked up because I am selfish and it was all for the clout and the fame”. #pumprules

@RaquelLeviss take your apology and mix it with the pasta and eat it! YOUR SORRY YOU GOT CAUGHT!!! #PumpRules

To the “fans so invested in our relationship!?” And you call this an apology ⁦@RaquelLeviss⁩ ? Screw. You.

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