Raquel Leviss is decluttering her wardrobe. In an Instagram Story video on Tuesday, October 10, the 29-year-old former Vanderpump Rules star revealed that she is parting ways with belongings that no longer have a positive impact on her, including a few items that serve as reminders of her past affair with Tom Sandoval.
Leviss disclosed in the video that she discovered certain items that evoke unwanted emotions. She expressed her reluctance to keep those items and reiterated her decision to never use them again. In observance of World Mental Health Day, Leviss announced her initiative to organize a fundraiser with all the proceeds benefiting NAMI (The National Alliance of Mental Illness). Leviss emphasized that her closet detox aims to cultivate a healthier mindset by modifying one's surroundings, ultimately fostering personal growth and triumph.
In subsequent updates, Leviss disclosed her offer of a TomTom hoodie and the notorious lightning bolt necklace - resembling the one worn by Sandoval, 40.
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The necklace is currently being bid at $770 on eBay. The description states that it is a 14K Lighting Bolt Necklace designed by Caitlin Nicole Jewelry, measuring 18 inches. Although there is a small scratch in the gold, it is not noticeable under certain lighting conditions. Leviss delves into her affair with Sandoval, implying that the necklace represented her loyalty to him, but she has now moved on from that chapter. This purchase was made before the news of Leviss and Sandoval's involvement was made public in March, and it was documented in an episode of Pump Rules on May 10.
Leviss’ TomTom hoodie, which is merch from Sandoval and Tom Schwartz’s West Hollywood lounge, is currently being auctioned with a bid of $4,050. In the item's description, Leviss wrote, "While I can't rewrite history, I can repurpose something meaningful from my darkest days for a noble cause."
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Leviss has withdrawn from public attention and ended his connection with Sandoval following the exposure of their cheating scandal. According to a confidential source, Rachel and Tom have not communicated for almost three months.
Their affair, spanning several months, gained significant media attention in March, leading to the separation of Sandoval and Ariana Madix after being together for nine years. Despite expressing their love for each other during part 3 of the tenth season reunion of Pump Rules, which was filmed in March and aired in June, their relationship has now lost its passion.