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Raquel Leviss Hints Tom Sandoval Orchestrated Affair For Vanderpump Ratings Boost on January 31, 2024 at 3:07 pm The Hollywood Gossip
Vanderpump Rules returned to Bravo on Tuesday night, but fans who were hoping for a healthy dose of Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval may have found themselves disappointed by the premiere of VPR Season 11.
As we’ve previously reported, Raquel will not be returning to the show that made her famous.
Tom will be back eventually, but he was mostly absent from Tuesday’s installment, appearing only briefly at the end after returning from a trip to New Zealand.
(Sandoval was busy filming Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, the Fox series on which he broke down in tears while discussing his affair with Leviss.)
Tom Sandoval attends the 2024 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One at the Honda Center on January 13, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
But while neither of them got involved in last night’s onscreen drama, both Tom and Raquel managed to make their feelings known.
In a new interview with Nick Viall, Sandoval blasted Ariana Madix for allegedly fixating on their failed relationship.
In fairness to Ariana, she and Tom still live in the same home, a fact that probably makes it pretty difficult for her to forget about him and move on.
Raquel Leviss: Tom Sandoval Used Me!
Raquel Leviss attends CLD Pre-Coachella House on April 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for CLD PR)
Ariana hasn’t bothered to clap back at Tom, but another former flame of Sandoval’s is speaking out against him.
In the latest episode of her “Rachel Goes Rogue” podcast, Raquel/Rachel hinted that there might be some truth to the rumors that Tom orchestrated the “Scandoval” affair in order to drum up ratings for Vanderpump Rules.
“The thought has crossed my mind, like did Tom mastermind this?” Leviss said, according to In Touch.
“He is known to self-produce and all he has is this show, and the success of this show equals longevity in his career. He’s over 40 now and this is his life, this is his main income.”
Raquel Leviss attends DailyMail.com and TMX opening celebration of Schwartz & Sandy’s on July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for DailyMail.com)
Raquel Leviss: Tom Sandoval Had a Master Plan
Raquel went on to allege that Tom had mapped out a future in which his relationship with Raquel would be a central storyline in VPR’s eleventh season.
“When we did have conversations like, ‘How is this going to play out?’ He said, ‘We can be together next season,’” Raquel said.
“I think he had his motivation behind it that really escalated the situation. Whereas if it wasn’t a reality TV show and we weren’t all filming, I wonder if it would be like this.”
Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss are pictured here on an episode of Vanderpump Rules. (Bravo)
This isn’t the first time that the possibility of Tom using Raquel to drum up free publicity has been suggested.
When news of the Scandoval first went public, Vanderpump Rules looked to be on its way out.
The show’s lackluster ninth season was its least watched by a wide margin, and the viewers who did tune in were quick to criticize the new VPR as a tedious husk of its former self.
Even Vanderpump Rules executive producer Alex Baskin has admitted that Tom and Raquel’s affair saved the series.
Tom and Raquel’s romance has reportedly come to an end, but the fallout will likely remain with them for the rest of their lives! (Photo Credit: Bravo)
“The timing of [Scandoval] happened to have been perfect. We were coming off a really tough ninth season and we had the cast firings before the season and there was a low energy season during the pandemic,” Baskin explained in a recent interview.
“To the network’s credit, they gave us another run at it and we had a resurgence anyway.”
Yes, the timing of the Scandoval was perfect — some would say a little too perfect.
Baskin never went so far as to accuse Tom of orchestrating the affair for publicity purposes — but he seems well aware that that’s a distinct possibility.
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50 Cent’s new Netflix docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs is more than a headline-grabbing exposé; it is a meticulous breakdown of how power, celebrity, and silence can collide in the entertainment industry.
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1. It Chronicles Diddy’s Rise and Fall – And How Power Warps Reality
The docuseries follows Combs from hitmaker and business icon to a figure facing serious criminal conviction and public disgrace, mapping out decades of influence, branding, and behind-the-scenes behavior. Watching that arc shows how money, fame, and industry relationships can shield someone from scrutiny and delay accountability, even as disturbing accusations accumulate.

2. Never-Before-Seen Footage Shows How Narratives Are Managed
Exclusive footage of Diddy in private settings and in the tense days around his legal troubles reveals how carefully celebrity narratives are shaped, even in crisis.
Viewers can learn to question polished statements and recognize that what looks spontaneous in public is often the result of strategy, damage control, and legal calculation.
3. Survivors’ Stories Highlight Patterns of Abuse and Silence
Interviews with alleged victims, former staff, and industry insiders describe patterns of control, fear, and emotional or physical harm that were long whispered about but rarely aired in this detail. Their stories underline how difficult it is to speak out against a powerful figure, teaching viewers why many survivors delay disclosure and why consistent patterns across multiple accounts matter.
4. 50 Cent’s Approach Shows Storytelling as a Tool for Accountability
As executive producer, 50 Cent uses his reputation and platform to push a project that leans into uncomfortable truths rather than protecting industry relationships. The series demonstrates how documentary storytelling can challenge established power structures, elevate marginalized voices, and pressure institutions to respond when traditional systems have failed.
5. The Cultural Backlash Reveals How Society Handles Celebrity Accountability
Reactions to the doc—ranging from people calling it necessary and brave to others dismissing it as a vendetta or smear campaign—expose how emotionally invested audiences can be in defending or condemning a famous figure. Watching that debate unfold helps viewers see how fandom, nostalgia, and bias influence who is believed, and why conversations about “cancel culture” often mask deeper questions about justice and who is considered too powerful to fall.
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A new Christmas-themed episode of South Park is scheduled to air with a central plot in which Satan is depicted as preparing for the birth of an Antichrist figure. The premise extends a season-long narrative arc that has involved Satan, Donald Trump, and apocalyptic rhetoric, positioning this holiday episode as a culmination of those storylines rather than a stand‑alone concept.
Episode premise and season context
According to published synopses and entertainment coverage, the episode frames the Antichrist as part of a fictional storyline that blends religious symbolism with commentary on politics, media, and cultural fear. This follows earlier Season 28 episodes that introduced ideas about Trump fathering an Antichrist child and tech billionaire Peter Thiel obsessing over prophecy and end‑times narratives. The Christmas setting is presented as a contrast to the darker themes, reflecting the series’ pattern of pairing holiday imagery with controversial subject matter.
Public and political reactions
Coverage notes that some figures connected to Donald Trump’s political orbit have criticized the season’s portrayal of Trump and his allies, describing the show as relying on shock tactics rather than substantive critique. Commentators highlight that these objections are directed more at the depiction of real political figures and the show’s tone than at the specific theology of the Antichrist storyline.
At the time of reporting, there have not been widely reported, detailed statements from major religious leaders focused solely on this Christmas episode, though religion-focused criticism of South Park in general has a long history.
Media and cultural commentary
Entertainment outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Slate, and USA Today describe the Antichrist arc as part of South Park’s ongoing use of Trump-era and tech-world politics as material for satire.
Viewer guidance and content advisory
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