Lisa Vanderpump Denies Having Any Prior Knowledge Of Tom Sandoval And Raquel Leviss' Affair

Reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump denied knowing anything about the affair between Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss before the public.

Vanderpump took to Twitter to address the rumors, stating that she only found out about the affair shortly before her fans did. 

The highly anticipated three-part reunion special of "Vanderpump Rules" has also caused a buzz among fans, with rumors of a shocking revelation that may impact future cast members.

Keep on reading to learn more.

Lisa Vanderpump has swiftly put an end to the swirling rumors suggesting her prior knowledge of Tom Sandoval's affair with Raquel Leviss. Taking to Twitter, the "Vanderpump Rules" star decisively quashed the speculation by stating that she had only learned of the scandalous affair moments before her fans did. "Ok ..no I didn't know…until a minute before you all did…" she tweeted.

Refuting claims that she was aware of her business partner's infidelity toward his long-term girlfriend, Ariana Madix, Vanderpump expressed her regret, admitting that she wished she had known about it sooner. In a further statement, she disclosed that she had not been in any form of contact with Leviss since the explosive season 10 reunion, effectively dispelling any notion of her involvement.

Bravo's highly anticipated three-part reunion special kicked off on Wednesday, setting the stage for what promises to be an explosive and revealing series of episodes. Speculation is rife among fans as rumors circulate about a shocking revelation that will be unveiled, introducing "new information" and adding another layer to the scandal. The repercussions of this revelation are expected to impact the future of several current cast members on the show.

Acknowledging the intensity of the situation, executive producer Alex Baskin confirmed to Variety on Wednesday that contract negotiations have been temporarily paused, allowing the former and current SUR staffers some breathing space before the bombshell drops. "I had thought that we needed cameras on them right away. And I now think we need a minute," the producer explained.

He added, "I will put it this way: There are revelations, and they are revelations that not all of them know now. So we need a little space."

Since the announcement, fans have taken to social media to discuss their opinions. One particular speculation that gained traction suggested that Vanderpump already had suspicions about the affair and actively participated in keeping it a secret.

However, the renowned restaurateur quickly refutes this rumor in a follow-up tweet, asserting, "I know the revelation …but it ain't that." Despite her attempt to clarify her stance, the former actress still faced backlash for expressing sympathy toward Sandoval, who was derogatorily referred to as the "worm with a mustache" by James Kennedy, the ex-fiancé of Leviss.

During her appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" With Andy Cohen on May 17, Madix didn't hold back in expressing her dissatisfaction with her former boss, Vanderpump, for being too friendly with her now ex-boyfriend, Sandoval.

However, when it came to her rule of "cutting off" anyone who maintains contact with Sandoval and refuses to distance themselves, Madix made an exception for her mentor, Vanderpump, and Vanderpump's husband, Ken Todd.

In an interview with Us Weekly, Vanderpump shed light on her reasons for offering kindness towards Sandoval and not joining in on the witch hunt against him. Recalling his emotional breakdown at Villa Rosa during the season finale, Vanderpump revealed that while everyone else was chastising Sandoval, she chose not to join the pack. "It seemed so kind of slanted," she explained. "Everything was against him, you know?"

"I've known him for a long time. Of course, I'm condemning what he did," she added per Daily Mail. "That's why I said, 'You're not a bad person. You just did a bad thing.'" The reality star concluded that her "heart was always with Ariana. Maybe I didn't kind of, you know, scream at him and lambast him, but everybody else had done that."