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Raquel Leviss Is Reportedly Planning To Check Out Of Mental Health Facility As 'VPR' Begins Filming

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By Favour Adegoke on July 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT

Raquel Leviss is reportedly in talks to return for "Vanderpump Rules" season 11 and plans to leave the mental health facility she's staying at in "10-15 days."

The new season was previously reported to feature the same cast except for Leviss. After the heavy criticism from castmates and fans over her affair with Tom Sandoval, the model checked herself into a mental health facility.

During the season 10 reunion episodes, Leviss wasn't clear about whether she was returning to the show. The "Vanderpump Rules" cast have made their distaste for Sandoval and Leviss apparent since the scandal. Several other celebrities have commented on the affair scandal, like actress Jennifer Lawrence

Keep on reading to learn more.

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Raquel Leviss Is Reportedly Negotiating Her 'Vanderpump Rules' Season 11 Contract

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According to Us Weekly, Raquel Leviss is preparing to leave a treatment facility where she's been staying since news of her affair with fellow "Vanderpump Rules" star, Tom Sandoval, became public.

Bravo confirmed that "VPR" had started production, but it was unclear when Leviss would feature in the new season. Now a source has revealed to the news outlet that Leviss would be leaving the mental health facility, meaning she would be free to return for the show.

They said, "Raquel is going to be checking out of the mental health facility within the next 10-15 days," and also added that Leviss could "choose to stay longer."

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Per TMZ's report, an insider claimed that Bravo and Leviss' team are "working hard" to make her part of the next season, but her mental health comes first. Asides from Leviss, the rest of the cast, including Sandoval and Madix, will return for the new season of the reality show.

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The 'Vanderpump Rules Reunion Episodes Were Very Heated

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The reunion for "VPR" season 10 recently aired, and during the episodes, Leviss wasn't clear about her returning for the next season. She told host Andy Cohen, "I don't know. It's in question right now. I want to."

During the reunion episodes, Madix clarified her hatred for Sandoval, especially regarding the affair. The scandal led to the couple's breakup after nine years together.

Madix isn't the only one pissed at Sandoval, as the rest of their "Vanderpump Rules" co-stars have also made their anger at the couple obvious. Earlier this month, Lala Kent voiced her anger during a conversation with TMZ at the LAX Airport.

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When asked if she felt bad about her statements on Sandoval during the reunion special, Kent said, "Whoever marries Sandoval, I feel terrible for them." The reality star also said she thinks Leviss and Sandoval are still together despite her mental health crisis.

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Lala Kent Speaks On Raquel Leviss Being In A Facility

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During her talk with TMZ, Kent also spoke about Leviss regaining her mental health after the scandal and heated reunion. She said, "You have to know when you're on a show like this, and you make bad decisions, these are the things that happen."

The "Give Them Lala" podcast host also said she knew Leviss needed "some real help" when she watched the show. Kent was also asked if she'd be more cordial with Leviss if she were featured in the new season of "Vanderpump Rules."

She said, "I wouldn't be so friendly. But before this, I didn't like her, so I'm sure it would be just a 'Hey, how are you doing? I don't know if I would help her. She needs someone with a Ph.D., not Lala Kent from Utah."

Jennifer Lawrence Slams Raquel Leviss & Tom Sandoval's Affair

Besides the "Vanderpump Rules" cast mates, celebrities like actress Jennifer Lawrence have spoken about Sandoval and Leviss' affair. During a recent interview with Associated PressLawrence was asked to pick an actor to star as Sandoval in a film about the scandal.

She said, "God. I don't know if I hate any actors enough to want them to play Sandoval." Lawrence has famously been a big fan of the Bravo reality show and shared with Access Hollywood that she only recently "caught up, and that was hard."

The "Silver Linings Playbook" actress added, "That was hard to watch. I was sick to my stomach last night. I can't do it anymore." Asides from Lawrence, many fans have also criticized Sandoval and Leviss for their affair and backstabbing of Madix. 

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