Rachel Leviss Vows to Stop Talking About Ariana Madix After Scandoval: 'I Understand Her Pain'

Rachel Leviss promises to take a big step away from Scandoval.

On the Wednesday, June 12 episode of her podcast, Rachel goes rogueformer Vanderpump Rules The 29-year-old star took a question from viewers about why she didn’t use her podcast to respond to Ariana Madix’s comments about her at the hit reality show’s Season 11 reunion.

“I don’t need to talk about Ariana any more than I feel is necessary to make my point,” Leviss said when the executive producer of her show relayed the question. “And unfortunately, yes, Ariana’s name came out of my mouth and not to hurt her in any way, but to provide context to my experience and the story I’m sharing with you.”

The question was in response to comments Madix, 38, made about Leviss in Part Three VPR reunion, which aired on Tuesday, May 28.

Rachel Leviss at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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“You also brought a s— person into our lives in a very freaking-awesome way. And this bitch has to talk about me all the time. You did it,” the former Broadway star told her Levis ex Tom Sandoval.

Sandoval and Madix broke up in March 2023 after nearly a decade together when Madix found explicit texts and photos on Special forces the star’s phone from Leviss, whom she considered a close friend. The aftermath of the affair caused rifts within the couple’s group of friends, affecting seasons 10 and 11. VPR and was one of the biggest scandals in the history of Bravo.

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In her podcast, Leviss said she understands why Madix doesn’t want to be talked about.

“Having her say that about me made me think, ‘Well, yeah, it sucks to have [VPR] talk about me every week,’ she said.

“They’re not just talking about me, they’re completely slandering me and pushing a narrative that’s not true,” Leviss added with a laugh. “So I get it. I understand her pain at having to say her name on her podcast and I’m sure it infuriates and frustrates her.”

Ariana Madix attends the 2024 Los Angeles Times Book Festival.

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Leviss went on to say she thinks she was “extremely respectful” of Madix when she discussed her affair with Sandoval, 41.

– I don’t plan to talk about her anymore because she is not a part of my life – Leviss concluded.

However, Leviss has not completely moved away from the scandal. In May, she won the right to pursue legal action against Sandoval as part of her “revenge pornography” lawsuit.

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