Raquel Reavis is back.
The “Vanderpump Rules” star made her first appearance at a Hollywood event after giving an explosive interview on Bethenny Frankel’s podcast in August.
Reavis, 29, attended Frankel’s recent star-studded gathering at the Hotel Bel Air and is all smiles in a photo shared by the “Real Housewives of New York City” alum on Wednesday. can be seen.
Wearing a chic white blazer and shorts combo, the former SUR employee joined former “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-stars Jennie Garth and Tiffani Thiessen, as well as reality stars Nenny Leakes, Larsa Pippen and Cheryl. Burke, surrounded by Amanza Smith and others. more.
Frankel, 52, captioned the post: “Just dinner…” “Thank you for a wonderful evening…I’m still cleaning up all the spilled tea.”
While Ms. Frankel was happy to have so many successful women before her, fans didn’t hesitate to take to the comments section of the post to share their thoughts, including Ms. Reavis (who she recently started calling by her real name, Rachel). I exploded with disappointment at what was happening.
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“I don’t understand why they would give Rachel a platform. She was Tom’s victim but was complicit in destroying Ariana. She is not innocent,” one user slammed.
“Would half of the women supporting Rachel be as understanding and kind to her if she were her best friend who has been sleeping with her partner for months?” one wondered. .
“There are a lot of icons. And yet, ‘One of these things…one of these things doesn’t belong,'” Rachel said. Rachel has nothing to do with it! ! ! ! ” added an emotional commenter.
The Levi and Skinny Girl creator revealed on iHeart Radio’s “Just B” about her shocking affair with Tom Sandoval, who was dating Ariana Madix, her co-star and one of Levi’s closest friends at the time. Through this, we became acquainted over the summer. She’s with Bethenny Frankel. ”
“I was careless with my actions and didn’t think about the long term,” she admitted at the time.
“I was completely heartbroken and wanted certain needs met. Looking back now, I realize that I was still healing from a relationship with the person I intended to marry. I get it. When it’s over, I’m still not healed.”
Reavis was speaking out about her failed engagement to James Kennedy, whom she split from in December 2021 after five years together.
Although she took responsibility for her actions, she also said that when the affair broke, she compared herself to a “punching bag” and claimed that Sandoval, 41, “hasn’t seen a dime” in the scandal. Fans were not happy.
“For me, that’s terrible in a way…because it makes me skeptical…was this really something that was made up for this end result?” she questioned.
Meanwhile, Frankel was criticized by “Vanderpump Rules” star Lala Kent for using the scandal to her own advantage.
“I am glad to hear that [Raquel] I was finally able to use a huge platform to tell my story,” Kent, 32, said on the Give Them Lala podcast.
“I only saw the clip. The conclusion I drew from it was that Bethenny completely exploited that girl again.”
Reavis, a best-selling author, dismissed the backlash he received from Kent and fans of Vanderlamp Rules, but welcomed it while still defending himself.
After Jared B on the Bravo Tea with Jared B podcast called out Ariana’s actions and justifications for their affair, Ariana said, “I should have had more self-respect than that, and I respect Tom and Ariana’s relationship.” I should have done it. I won’t make excuses.”
“But looking back, I had low self-esteem and Tom kept telling me he was actively breaking up with her ‘amicably’ for the sake of her ‘mental health.’ Now that’s… “You can tell it was a magical idea,” she added.
“He had a lot of reasons why they hadn’t broken up yet, but it was easier to stay in that fantasy at the time.” [sic] I had to face the fact that social anxiety and isolation weren’t worth it. ”
