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Raquel’s fling with Tom ended sooner than she would have wanted. The 28-year-old also thinks that Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney being exes contributed to the untimely demise of a likely relationship. Please continue reading to find out why she thinks so.
Raquel’s Fling With Tom Fizzled Out Quickly
Raquel’s fling with Tom started on set for season 10 of Vanderpump Rules. The co-stars shocked viewers and fellow Bravolebrities when they kissed during Scheana Shay and Brock Davies’ Mexico wedding over the summer.
However, the kiss didn’t lead to anything serious, leading Raquel to point fingers at Tom’s ex. The former pageant queen believes Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney’s relationship stopped her chances with the former.
Raquel’s fling with Tom happened five months after Tom and Katie Maloney announced their separation.
“As far as a romantic thing, it was more his decision to not pursue that. I think Katie had a big reason as to why. But I respect his decision,” she told Page Six.
Raquel’s Fling With Tom Annoyed Their Exes
At the time, Raquel also just broke up her engagement with co-star James Kennedy in December 2021.
“She certainly spread her wings and flew away,” the DJ sarcastically said when asked about his ex’s love life post-split. He also teased that he threw a drink at Tom in the trailer for the new season for that reason.
In the same vein, the romantic exchange between Tom and Raquel annoyed Katie. The 36-year-old grumbled about her ex making out with someone “in their circle of friends,” later slamming Raquel as “a fan girl.”
Nevertheless, the reality star is on better terms with her ex, although she still harbors resentment toward Raquel.
“We’re good. At this point, I think we’re good,” she told the news outlet. “It’s just been a process to find that foundation of our friendship that is healthy for us both and not crossing any boundaries.”
Katie added that they are still in each other’s lives, and she still loves Tom like family.
Tom And Raquel Don’t Regret Making Out
Meanwhile, Raquel said she doesn’t regret her fling with Tom amid his divorce from Katie, although she and Katie are “not on great terms right now.”
“I gained a really good friendship out of it,” she said of the fling at the show’s premiere party Tuesday night. Tom also called his decision to smooch her “great,” but he regretted how it impacted his ex-wife.
“It was only a kiss. I don’t regret it,” Tom shared. Nonetheless, he acknowledged that the fling was poorly timed and disrespectful.
The Schwartz & Sandy co-owner admitted that he got caught up and hurt the people he cares about, especially Katie.
Raquel’s fling with Tom may have lasted if the duo considered the timing like Tom admitted. Hopefully, they will get over this phase and move on quickly.