The Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion will be unlike any other, as stars Raquel Leviss and Scheana Shay will be unable to be in the same room together due to the ‘Scandoval’.
This month, it was revealed that Tom Sandoval was having an affair with Leviss, while being in a nine-year relationship with castmate Ariana Madix.
The drama has captivated fans, with Andy Cohen stating that he was ‘girding his loins’ for the reunion, which is now being recorded.
If that wasn’t dramatic enough, Leviss – who confirmed her participation yesterday – requested a restraining order against Shay prior to the start of filming owing to an alleged confrontation.
According to Entertainment Tonight, a court granted the motion, which means Shay must keep 100 yards away from her co-star as well as her home, vehicle, and employment until a hearing on March 29 — potentially disrupting the show.
According to an insider, filming would be ‘done like never before’ in order to accommodate everyone.
‘So many logistics have gone into preparing for the event,’ they said. ‘Raquel and Scheana will both be at the reunion but they are not allowed to be within 100 yards of each other.
‘Each will film with the cast at separate times, and while either isn’t filming, they will be off-set in a different location. There was discussion that they could possibly video call in while not on set, but due to the restraining order that Raquel filed against Scheana, they can’t address one another.’
‘Scheana will be present at today’s filming in person. Scheana intends to follow the law, but she wants to be part of the reunion,’ Shay’s lawyer, Neama Rahmani, added to the outlet.
‘If [Raquel] attends, Scheana and Vanderpump Rules will make sure that Scheana remains 100 yards away to comply with the restraining order.’
Sandoval’s long-term relationship with Madix disintegrated earlier this month after it was revealed that he had a hidden affair with Leviss.
Many were surprised to learn of their adultery because Leviss had become close to Tom Schwartz on Vanderpump Rules and had formed a solid bond with Madix.
Following the shocking revelation, the former pageant queen revealed the current state of her relationship with Sandoval.
‘Besides the indefensible circumstances surrounding our relationship, my feelings for Tom have always been sincere and born out of a loving friendship,’ she penned.
‘Knowing how many people we hurt, I need to understand my choices and learn to make better ones.
‘I need to take care of my health, work on self growth and take time to be ok with being alone.
‘I care for Tom and I don’t want to label anything or predict what lies ahead. Right now I need to heal.’
Source My Celebrity Life.