Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Tom Sandoval wished Raquel Leviss a happy birthday in his first public engagement with her since the disastrous Vanderpump Rules affair. A lot has occurred since March 2023, when Tom and Raquel's scandal broke; Tom has gone on to film Vanderpump Rules season 11 and Special Forces season 2; Raquel spent several weeks in a mental health facility, and they both told their sides of the wicked affair.
In a now-deleted comment, Tom left a message for Raquel on her recent Instagram post, acknowledging her birthday and that he "miss[es]" her. Raquel shared a video of her visiting a flower farm with a warm and content caption. Several days later, on her birthday, Tom took to the video to wish "Rachel" a happy birthday, adding, "I really hope ur finding peace and happiness.
Tom Sandoval Reveals Where He Stands With Raquel Post-VPR Scandal Simultaneously, whether intentional or not, Tom revealed where he and Raquel stand post-scandal. Stating he "misses" her and referring to her as nothing but a "friend" implies they haven't engaged in conversation in recent months. Also, in saying that he hopes she is happy, he's admitting to not knowing how she has been since she began her transition back into the public eye.
Tom has handled the news and backlash of the affair oddly, from how he initially navigated the conversation with Ariana Madix to his comments at the reunion and now in how he publicly addressed Raquel. Labeling her as a "friend" is demeaning, and wishing her "happiness" and "peace" seems phony. One positive thing, for Raquel at least, to come from his unexplainable behavior is that he makes it easier to empathize with her.
In this post-scandal period, Tom has maintained his Vanderpump Rules role and received additional TV opportunities, while Raquel has lost everything. Brands have reportedly dropped her; she didn't partake in the new season, and as of September 2023, she has yet to be offered other opportunities to take their place. Neither Tom nor Raquel acted justifiably, but restoring their reputations hinges on their behavior moving forward.
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