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Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ affair is more serious than it appears, as new reports suggest he wanted her around his loved ones long before things went public. The two have made headlines since the news broke that Tom cheated on his partner of nine years, Ariana Madix, with Raquel. Their affair, now termed “Scandoval,” ultimately became the center of the latest season and the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion.
Tom Sandoval’s Family Snubbed Raquel Leviss During Hometown Visit
According to TMZ, the Tom Tom co-founder spent time with Raquel last December in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. A photo from December 28, 2022, showed the two posing in front of the Apotheosis of Saint Louis. During their visit, Tom had Raquel hang out with some of his closest friends and loved ones.
Additionally, he was bold enough to show her off to his family. However, the restaurateur’s family declined the offer to meet her. Sources revealed that Tom’s family frowned against his decision to bring another woman on the holiday time visit while still in a relationship with Ariana. They believed bringing Raquel home was inappropriate, hence their refusal to support the secret affair.
Tom’s friends had similar reservations, but he made it clear to them that he had plans to break things off with Ariana and had been going to therapy with her ahead of the trip. Their holiday sojourn also took Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss to Chicago, where the former performed on one of his shows. However, Raquel reportedly failed to attend for fear people may recognize her.
Tom and Raquel Braved The Backlash
Months later, the couple eventually came face to face with those fears of their affair leaking. Amid the hate the news of the affair has attracted, Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss appear to still be going strong, not letting outsiders’ opinions deter them. Following the VPR season 10 reunion, it was confirmed that Tom and Raquel’s romance was far from over.
They have also been spotted up and about on occasions, more recently enjoying a dinner date at Musso and Frank Grill. Vanderpump Rules’ Tom Schwartz even pointed out that his business partner and friend was truly in love with Raquel. As for what the future holds for the pair after their twisted path to finding love, time will tell.