Raquel Leviss Breaks Her Silence & The Cycle of Hate | Video Podcast

[@tayebahali4125]

Putting the cheating aside, the fact that a man without consent recorded an intimate facetime & risked her being sexually exploited without her knowledge is disgusting.

[@juliehealingleaf6211]

Agreed

[@ED80s]

It's criminal yet here he is still filming.

[@cathilinden6746]

It's sad to say but it's still a man's world. The woman is always the one shunned and the one guilty. May as well bring her at the stake like they used to do with the witches. When you think you're going forward girl look back because you're not!

[@mares9393]

Don’t believe Rachel! The girl lies constantly! Look how many times she lies here with Bethany!

[@LIVLUVLAF58]

she needs to sue the pants off that guy for doing that

[@wellactually.]

It grosses me out that Tom is coming out of this unscathed. Lala was right when she told Rachel that the woman always takes the brunt of things and that the man walks away squeaky clean. Lala was also right about Rachel heading for a mental breakdown. Like lala or not but she has called things out before they happened

[@Mishsunshine_7]

I agree Tom is the bigger (----) in this yet Rachel continues to get slammed !!! He was the one living and building a life with Ariana

[@tonicmom11]

Maybe, but Lauren “LaLa” was extremely hypocritical and a bully. She should be ashamed and she’s supposedly in Recovery. If she doesn’t start looking within, she’ll be looking at the end of a bottle soon.

[@wellactually.]

@@tonicmom11 yea I agree. As someone in recovery she is extremely judgemental and places a lot of blame. You're supposed to keep your side of the street clean and help other people... Not degrade them and make them feel small, especially for things that you've done yourself. I've heard a lot of people that know her off camera that she's not like that in real life.. she separates the show from real life.. unfortunately rockelle/Rachel isn't able to do that... So I think lala goes hard and says things on camera she wouldn't normally say in real life. At least I hope that's the case... It seems like every one on the show except rockelle is able to separate reality TV from reality

[@amoore189]

Lala is also a cheater with Randall and a cheater with james. So she should stfu and sit the f down.

[@ae7996]

Why didn’t she talk about Tom almost at all here? I wouldn’t be surprised if he somehow prevented her from disclosing anything about their relationship.

[@DREAMCATCHER33316]

Ps the whole cast needs 90 days of therapy

[@missasset5420]

Especially James omg sometimes I think he may be on the spectrum

[@heyitsjazz1397]

Yes and especially James. He has a very short temper and major anger issues. I petition for Graham to have a new dog owner! Like for the dogs sake

[@debikaip3699]

I totally agree, the whole cast is messed up mentally.

[@linasanchez614]

For real!

[@elbacarrilloLA213]

💯💯💯

[@susanoakes131]

I never realized how intelligent and insightful Bethenny is, this is important. I would like to see/hear more about the genesis of how we women arrive at the point of desiring unavailable partners. I'll be looking for more. Thank u also Bethenny for giving this young woman some dignity in expressing her story. Not okaying anything just seeing the self sabotage. Me too

[@lisadunk323]

I am 53 and thank God there were no no cell phones, social media in my teens and 20's. We all make mistakes in our youth but I couldn't imagine having it played out in the public eye.

[@crazymama7193]

I’m 52 and same! I even tell my children never film or document something you don’t want public. Even people our age!! The fact this guy filmed her without consent is alarming. She wasn’t right but damn enough.

[@Honeysuckle33]

Same! 35 too

[@bellaangus1213]

Truth !! Just tonight I was telling friends at dinner how I couldn’t imagine having to grow up in social media. Ir ember when AOL was mind blowing.

[@donnah3892]

Yes but they sign up for this they want to be celebrities.

[@lenorefranklin1892]

❤Amen!!

[@juliejohnson5908]

I also spent 90 days in The Meadows but in Pa. What started as 30 days made me want to stay 90. Mine was for Addiction and PTSD issues. It's a great program. Yes, it was like a country club too but I beat my addiction and I am happy for her. I can't imagine what it is like today but that was 86. I am clean 37 years.

[@hunkerdown]

Congrats on your sobriety!

[@theresaterry164]

Congrats! I admire you!

[@juliejohnson5908]

@@hunkerdown Thank you so much. It's a great program. I was upset with people saying she was at a resort. Meadows is indeed, like a country club but there's a strict 7am -5pm schedule. After hours they had a lot of cool activities for us and I can see how it helped me in real life situations. Socializing without needing to be high. I'm proud of not using iv drugs More than half my life 🥰.

[@juliejohnson5908]

@@theresaterry164 Thank you so much ❤️. It's not a Christian facility but I was saved while there. Went in an IV drug addict and came out clean and a very grateful child of a mighty God. I made life long friends there. I actually found my love of art while there. Picked up a bass guitar and learned it. It was kinda like a healthy addition to God and music. However ironically I chose a professional that made drugs free and readily available to me in the music industry. I was never tempted after I left the meadows. I will forever be grateful to my late Daddy for spending the 30 grand to get me healthy 🥰. That's 1986. I can't imagine what it costs today. I never jumped on the hate wagon and felt sorry for Rachel. She seems to be getting healthier every day and I am happy for her.

[@theresaterry164]

@@juliejohnson5908 I am so very happy for you! I am amazed that you have the strength to stay away with your profession! You are so very strong! Thank you for sharing…. I have abused alcohol and am not drinking now …. I take one day at a time! Your story gives me hope and I thank you for that! Oh I just wanted to say that I don’t hate Rachel, yet I have no sympathy for her….. I think she uses mental health as an excuse….. she is still telling lies. If she would just come clean and quit blaming the show and cast members that would be something…. But she is spewing lies that can be checked. She should be happy James is taking the dog, Gram after two trainers saying he won’t stop biting would have definitely been put down. At any other dog shelter he would’ve been put down after the first one. As long as the dog is thriving…. she should be happy….. yet she only cares how she will look. As an animal lover I will never like her…. as a woman I will never respect her ….

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

As someone who was cheated on I can confirm that I really disliked Raquel HOWEVER I did not agree with the level of vitriol thrown her way by the other cast mates! It's one thing for Ariana to be upset and to insult her etc but the others were taking turns torturing her! It felt so unfair and CRUEL. Thank you Beth for doing this interview. While I still dont like Raquel's character for engaging in that affair, I also do not agree with the actions the cast did and that Bravo allowed for it all to happen the way it did. It was evil.

[@fevertreelover]

💯

[@michellebishop8596]

So brave for you Rachel I think you were abused ridiculed and Bethany the best person to come out too, Tom & Ariana were not happy if this was this May not have happened well done Rachel but don’t cheat again u will find a lovely single man to love and respect you ❤

[@simple_naildesigns]

Agree!

[@michellemeyer1649]

This girl was pulled through the mud and I of course do not agree with cheating. But I hate that aren’t discussing all of the cheating that has gone on VPR. Ariana cheated with Tom while he was still with Kristen. Jax cheated on Stassi with Kristen. Scheana was in a relationship for two years with Eddie Cibrian while he was married to Brandi Granville. So the hypocrisy is making me nuts! And Bravo should be shitting in their pants because Bethenny is a force to be reckoned with and there is power in numbers! Because there is are over one hundred reality stars that have reached out to her.

[@denise7530]

So true. Ariana's reaction was warranted. Considering not many women are given the opportunity to confront the mistress, of course not all would have done the same because they are not able to confront them. So it's so easy to say for others that the things Ariana said were too much. Lol I've watched videos where confrontations end up being physical, I don't know how Ariana remained seated

[@antoinettehollis2469]

This is an excellent interview. Thank you Bethenny for being human and showing what Grace looks like.

[@SpringVioletta]

Bravo has done this before to Raquel. The season that shows James Kennedy screaming in her face, sending her abusive texts, belittling her…he was never held to account. Not like this ‘scandoval’ where she was burnt to the ground and not once did the producers step in to protect her from the verbal abuse and tirade in that reunion. “Who is the protector of the employee?” Yesss Bethany!!! Thank you for standing up and saying that. Hopefully this will force change in the way cast members are treated. They have a duty of care!!! 1:02:43

[@SpringVioletta]

*I don’t agree with Raquel and Tom’s deceit and duplicity. I disagree with cast members being abused - be it domestic abuse,verbal abuse, emotional abuse or physical abuse.

[@AlwaysAnonymously]

James Kennedy is fiercely protected by Bravo and Lisa Vanderpump. It's disgusting he's been an abuser since he was first on the show as Kristen's boyfriend

[@tazzelmcbazzel]

@@AlwaysAnonymously Agree!

[@raquueelx3]

That whole scene where he was blowing up her phone people found videos of her with Sandoval that night lol. Then they released a deleted scene where Sandoval told James that he had nothing to worry ab right after that. So he was suspicious back then and dealt with it very poorly but clearly he was onto something

[@SpringVioletta]

@@raquueelx3 There is no excuse for abuse. He called Kristen a s*^t, and spat on her door. He has screamed obscenities at Kristen, Lala and Raquel’s faces whilst in relationships with them. He has sent barrages of insults threats via sms and voicemails. This is about a repeated pattern of behaviour which constitutes abuse. Regardless of who he thinks may have cheated on him. I don’t know any woman who would want their daughter treated like James Kennedy has treated these women.

[@TeresaAllan-f7x]

Really appreciate bringing light to abuse in the workplace that Raquel suffered through, regardless of her responsibility in the situation. No other business would have been able to allow this happen to one of their employees without severe consequences - emotional abuse is not what she signed up for, especially when there are older adults that should be looking out for her best interest as a human being. Thank you

[@danastewart9281]

She’s a 29 year old woman not a freaking innocent child

[@Fan-qu8qy]

In the work place you would have been fired. Andy handle this reunion pathetically

[@rheah1461]

It baffles me that Tom Sandoval hasn’t had to explain himself the way Raquel has had to! I don’t understand why she is being held to higher standards than he is!

[@shannonboysal4753]

Yeah where is Tom’s interview ?

[@Jess0482]

He did a Howie Mandel interview full of lies.

[@elizabethguzman9477]

It was expected of him and for her we did not expect it. Blindsided by her.

[@gailcarey3597]

He repulses me. There is an evil aura around him.

[@dukesilver502]

She's also trying to get screen time out of it . Tom plays more of a character for the show . And her line is a little blurred . And I'm pretty sure he's losing more from this .She knows how to win people over . Been doing it her whole life

[@mistyday3557]

Reality TV is disgusting and needs a reckoning. It breeds hate and abuse for money. I hope Rachel gets all the help she needs to get through this and come out a better person. These networks, producers and executives are deplorable. Thank you Bethany for shedding light

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thanks for watching!

[@sharonmoseley5779]

My sentiments exactly

[@micheleleffler5592]

I wish Rachel would have moved forward with her life outside of the Bravo universe. She is still profiting from this scandal on her podcast. Sounds like she is playing the games too and unfortunately not leaving it behind her.

[@sarahkuhn566]

They're probably all working together and none of this is authentic - all made up for views. Just saying

[@keezyfox4989]

I think Tom and Ariana had split way b4 the show made it known and bravo had know idea the way it would blow up.

[@kaseywilliams4398]

Bethany has said equally bad things to so many people for far less transgressions. I can only imagine what she would have done if one of her friends on RHONY had an affair for 7 months with her husband in her home, in her bed, while she was at her grandmother's funeral. She wound have done much worse. 🤬

[@deannaveltri7653]

Agree. Bethenny is hard to watch here.

[@thcwhat00]

I almost posted the same that Bethany has gone level 10 cray for the dumbest of things and nothing to this level of betrayal yet she is co-signing Rachel was a victim platform. This interview was full of contradictions. My fave being.. I was recorded without my knowledge and am disgusted and feel betrayed but here’s the key to my apartment (which im sure he used to take the numerous women he was out with to “entertain” at since he couldn’t bring them home to Ariana!) and im sorry but this is just about Rachel wanting paid and using Bethennys pay logic to try and get her cut and continue her victim status outside of the show! She is still manipulating but now it’s to get her cut of the cash flow that she lost out on when she made the decision to hide out so she could prioritize the importance on getting help to not indulge in her need to go after unavailable men but not to get the right help for being a manipulative sociopath to everyone around her… go figure! 🤷🏼‍♀️ she wanted pay to come back to the show equal to those that have put in OG hours bc she deemed herself worthy of it for her gross behavior being found out tells me she hasn’t changed a bit! You shouldn’t get paid as a reward for gross behavior and cash in feeling entitled to it cause u made the decision to go on reality tv and got caught not being the character u wanted portrayed… yeah she learned sooo much during her stint in therapy.. suurreee smh I hope she realizes her choice in men is the least of what should worry her and that her mental has bigger issues that need figured out first…

[@ladydi37115]

Bethenny said worse to LouAnn for her cabaret nonsense and for sleeping around! She called her EVERYTHING but a Countess 😂😂😂

[@shellteresa778]

The problem is she just watched the reunion and judged. She needs to watch the whole season. To me Rachel seemed very mean girl along with Scheana. She truly needs to watch.

[@aceofcups3493]

That is hardly relevant.

[@jomeyerdesign]

Listen girl….the only ones that deserve your grace, are your wonderful parents, because they knew what you needed and made it happen, your true friends and give yourself the love you deserve. Your are beautiful, articulate, and able to do WHATEVER you want in life. Good Luck, and many blessings

[@shemurphie]

And B, I was right there with you, as a Mother I couldn’t take how her peers were talking to her. I can understand anger, but this was way worse than anger, this was trying to mentally break a person and that’s way more evil in my eyes.

[@NormaLopez-yb7bk]

I’m glad she had this opportunity to speak HER TRUTH! 🙌🏽 She is young & made a poor & hurtful decision- which we’ve all done. I’m so glad she’s healing & is owning everything that’s transpired. I wish her a future of brightness & love. ❤️

[@mistakenlycaughtmermaid4667]

I've made bad decisions but not one that destroys a family. Ariana and Tom were dating seriously. They lived together. She ruined that. So did Tom. They both such in my book. And she wasn't young. She was still an adult and adults know better than to act that way

[@skyangelthefan]

@@mistakenlycaughtmermaid4667I agree with you 💯.

[@italiangirl2789]

​@@mistakenlycaughtmermaid4667facts

[@kristypounders3519]

I wouldn’t say she’s young she’s not a young 18-20 year old she’s almost 30

[@tinaferr]

@@mistakenlycaughtmermaid4667 i cheated in my early twenties and never again because i realized my mistake and never want to inflict that pain on anyone else. I deeply regret it. The point is people can change, especially if they reflect on the circumstances and internal bs going on that made the horrible, selfish, destructive decision easier to make. Even if she did know better, which she obviously did, people still make bad decisions. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. If she makes the mistake again then it's a different story ofc.

[@mrslovely1519]

The Reunion shows how low reality tv has sunk. I'm glad Bethenny is tackling this situation, whatever her motivation she is correct to raise the issues she is. I wish Raquel all the best, out of the den of vipers and back to whatever normality she is allowed to choose.

[@barbmoore6587]

❤❤❤❤👌🏽👍🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Tubetalkwizard]

💯

[@jordan.42]

The reunion was so annoying to watch. They wouldn’t let Tom or Rachel speak whatsoever bc they knew all of them are guilty of cheating and Tom and Ariana were done so might as well just bark bark bark

[@SpecialKAY421]

😂😂😂 B is THE O.G. 😂😂😂 SHE HANDED YOOOUUUU THE TISSUE.?!!? Omggggg I cant

[@lynnwatkins8521]

At least she owns her sh*t. She’s young and human… No one is perfect and she deserves to at least be treated like a human… At as hard as it may be to hear, she did Ariana a favor! He would have done it regardless whether with her or someone else… Good luck Rachel I hope you find peace…

[@MegaTiffanym]

not really... she made excuses the entire interview.

[@betsybabf748]

You call that owning and having accountability? You must have low standards of accountability. She made excuses, twisted things, blamed others and played victim nonstop. What human sleeps with someone's live-in partner then goes to their home and brings the woman flowers the next day?

[@peajam45]

@@betsybabf748 “To err is human, to forgive divine.” Thank you! Alexander Pope, poet of the Enlightenment! (From Just B with Bethenny “aftermath” episode) Bethenny speaks to the psychology of why humans do what they do and majority of people just don’t understand it. They sadly live on the superficial surface and follow the cattle all day. One day the uninformed will stop, look inwards and hopefully get enlightened on the root cause of why they react so negatively & realize how much of their lives & thoughts were mimicked projections absorbed through their entire lives & surroundings. Rachel Leviss finally got her story out and good for her cuz she did what all accountable people should do, apologize & she even walked the walk to get treatment for her acts and now no one should keep abusing her. It’s forgiveness time & we need to applaud rehabilitation, not to cancel those who try betterment & let’s move on to the next thing that needs to get fixed like the bigger story here which is Tom & Ariana having an illegal sex tape on Rachel and how gross is that, spreading that video around? How devious is that? Crickets to that abuse…but let’s keep abusing Rachel…smh 🤦‍♀️ Tom & Ariana (who still live together) still haven’t apologized on that video he made or show they rehabilitated to understand that retaliation behavior of abuse cuz it’s in their roots and then when that’s done they can get to their authentic self and should truly move on. ✌️

[@lynnwatkins8521]

If you don’t understand it’s an edited reality TV show, I can’t help you… Of course they made her look bad or YOU wouldn’t be telling me I have low standards 🙄

[@harleigh5262]

She never owned up to anything prior and is now slightly owning up now because of the backlash for not previously owning up. I normally love B, but it is a joke how now she is appalled at this Behavior when she she was the one who doled it out to cast mates for years. Please stop letting folks not be accountable, stop giving "participation Trophies". Rachel & Tom Were wrong not once, for 7 months!) and should expect harsh words. I'm not for violence but hearing some words you deserve should be expected.

[@angelasagingessentials6338]

The amount of bullying that has come from this is despicable… let’s start from the beginning Stassi and Kristin get canceled for making racist remarks, James is allowed to be closet abusive, the entire cast has been vile to others. Then at the reunion everyone attacks Raquel, who cares what she’s done, you have a room full of attackers (similar to putting a chicken in a pitbull cage) they are allowed and encouraged to say disgusting, degrading, humiliating things to this girl with no regard and then Ariana (because she got cheated on) gets tons of endorsements after she has been a bully.. what!?!? We teach our children not to bully yet a room full of adults encourages it.. it’s the most disgusting thing I’ve ever witnessed and I hope everyone takes a good look at what as an audience were encouraging by continuing to watch this trash!!!

[@LoriMosinsky]

Yes that we want to watch doesn't mean we should watch!

[@Bay6768]

They're all grown people and Tom plus Rachel had it coming, just like all the rest of the cast members have chastized each other at different moments and they use bad words, so what, people do that when emotions are high.

[@melglenn6556]

THANK YOU!! Someone with sense!! Someone with EYES!! It was sick what they did!!

[@denise7530]

How about we teach our sons and daughters not to enter into illicit affairs with taken men/women 🤷‍♀️

[@22LA22]

It was beyond vile and sickening to watch. I couldn’t believe that people were cheering it on and so pleased with “saint” Ariana

[@IndependentMindWoman]

Bethany, if you watched the entire season you would see how malicious Raquel was during the season. She was laughing and giggling and even excited to play the villian.

[@jessicamarieduckey2070]

this. 👆🏽

[@jessimess]

Agreed!

[@Little_winston]

Absolutely! She’s a grown ass woman, she knows right from wrong! She loved the attention from the men. Have met plenty of women like Raquel in my life! No sympathy sorry! The only remorse I’ve seen is for her parents! Excuses, excuses, excuses!

[@petitepersianperspective3468]

Exactly! Bethenny doesn’t know bc she doesn’t watch Vanderpump Rules.

[@kimboslice9445]

Meh it’s not that hard. B has played the game. She knows exactly how that world works. I’ve always known these shows can be pure evil.

[@r.salyer8179]

My first impression was Rachel's voice, which always annoyed me in the show, but is now more self-assured. Thank you Bethenny for bring humanity and compassion to this story, and for giving Rachel a voice.

[@user-he3ek3cs4z]

I still need more accountability here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop the justification and pointing fingers. Always star with I.

[@tonyatolley2731]

​@@user-he3ek3cs4zthere's ALWAYS two sides to a story and in this case two, or three, or four, but Rachel should have the opportunity to have HER side of this story heard. I'm not an avid Vanderpump fan and only watched bits and parts of the show and also watched the reunion. NOONE deserves to be treated the way she was treated and by people who themselves are known hypocrites and cheaters.

[@gabriellagrace4734]

There is not one thing annoying about her voice. For a very young girl she expresses herself well, and has a nice voice. Have you ever heard Sheena’s voice?

[@alfalfaforever]

Rachel said that the way Ariana talked to her was uncalled for. I respectfully disagree. The reunion was taped nearly two weeks after Ariana’s world crumbled from all the deception. Of course Ariana had reason to use such harsh words after being so wronged by her friend (regardless whether Rachel viewed her as a ‘best friend’). With more distance from the situation, I’m sure Ariana would have used different language.

[@cchris5958]

She had two weeks to compose herself. She’s a 40 year old woman, she should be very ashamed of herself and her behaviour: consequences are important but abuse is never earned. She was betrayed, nobody was killed. A shocking and severe lack of emotional regulation.

[@casmatori]

She lucky Ariana didn't glass her in the face.

[@angiewoodward7255]

Everyone in Ariana's situation would have reacted in the same manner cameras or NOT. Rachel needs a reality check

[@lovelanguageari7551]

@@cchris5958Ariana is 34 only a few years older than Rachel who is 29. Tom is 40. Let me guess, you don’t watch this show?

[@GNWJNO]

@@cchris5958 wow. Yes she had 2 weeks to “compose herself” but then came face to face with the two people that shattered her world as she knew it. How do you think she should have handled it? Slapped Rachel on the hand, called her a bad girl and then moved on? Get real. I’d like to see how people like you behave in a situation like this.

[@tru2charde893]

Yes she got a lot of hate due to her betrayal and choices but people(as myself) was extremely pissed and shocked by her actions after the fact. She was laughing and smiling the whole time, knowing that her “friend” was hurting inside! She was ready to drive into the sunset with her “friends dude” .. she wasn’t expecting this kind of backlash. She still hasn’t even took full responsibility and accountability for her own actions, she’s still playing a victim and trying to pull anyone else down with her

[@livesay231]

I don't think her laughing or smiling is an indication of not feeling remorse. I know it may seem that way but when I am in uncomfortable situations, whether I have caused it or not, I tend to laugh or smile out of discomfort. It's an odd copping mechanism and I am very self aware of it and do my best to show the correct emotion that is required in that moment. Because I understand that people will mistake my response as a lack of caring, when on the very contrary, I feel deeply the emotions. Whether that's guilt, shame, remorse or empathy. But again outwardly, it comes out in smiles and laughs (not all the time but a good amount). My deep emotional side, always comes out when I am alone. Just thought I would share a different perspective for you. Not everything is as it appears.

[@tru2charde893]

@@livesay231 I agree. But after the reunion she was literally all smiles and seemed unaffected by everything. But for me, when it all came out and her and him were standing in her kitchen, her going on about how she loved him, kissing him, and ready to make it official was sickening, she wasn’t worried at all about her actions or the hurt it caused, but when things started airing and people seen her true colors and seen how unbothered she was it made people hate her even more.

[@fzrms7954]

​@@tru2charde893Tell me what season or what reunion Ariana displayed any accountability for her affair or empathy for Kristen? How has Rachel not taken accountability? Isnt that what she did in this interview?

[@niknik0723]

This is 100% spot on 🙌🏻

[@en6278]

people like you need to learn how to look behind peoples curtain. You can see in this interview she laughs a lot & its clearly a nervous tick she has. Its not a real laugh its a comforting mechanism. What she did was wrong but she knows it. she owns it. she isnt the one manipulating & profiteering from it. Thats ariana & the rest of the cast. With their fake offense. Literally MILLIONS of people have affairs. Its actually the norm. Ariana was not a close friend so that part of the betrayal is a lie. She is young & still learning. she has been crucified & exploited by all sides.

[@candyweber918]

WOW! This was a great podcast. All I can say is that I really hope good luck will be bestowed on Rachel. Thank you Bethany for giving her a space to speak ❤

[@klmmp532]

Look Love or Hate Bethany, she has a No bullshit tolerance! We have no freaken idea what it is like to be in reality TV. I was team Ariana and I still feel what Rachel and Tom did to her was the absolute worst but hearing this interview has made me see things a bit differently Rachel was treated worse than a criminal. It was not fair how the world has treated her So to myself and others. DO better! Thank you Bethany for always keeping it real!

[@joysmall]

Like 👍 what you had to say. I wasn't team anybody. However, I felt that Rachel was always in over her head from the beginning with James, and she thought that being in this type of show business was not as hard as trying to be an actress or whatever, she was wrong. She is a young woman from the pageant world who probably wanted to find a place in something similar. She aged out of her type of competition and went to L.A and tried to make a new career through the reality TV world. Too bad she got suckered by James and especially Tom! He's the real jersey in the story. I just feel so sorry for this girl. Too trusting and not the place for her. She really needs to get out of there and try to start a new life in something else.

[@jenylogan1]

And now Bethany is using Rachel to further her Agenda, there is nothing altruistic about this interview, this furthering brand Bethany.

[@Dinalovestodance]

100% agree and I felt and feel the exact same thing. Was critical of Rachel and then I heard this.

[@theedspage]

I am on Team Ariana. However, looking back, I should have stepped back and not acted on the emotions Bravo kept pushing to its audience.

[@helenortiz9663]

Rachel is not the victim ,, she brought this on herself ,, she said she made a mistake you don’t make a mistake over and over and over for seven months and lied to everybody about it that’s my opinion

[@Alexandria325]

Okay, Rachel saying that she was never close to Ariana is making it so hard to believe everything she’s saying… like if she owned up to the betrayal of someone who cheered her on season after season & even more so while Rachel was effing her boyfriend..I would say there’s growth here. If Bethany had watched the show or the last season in its entirety, she could have asked the right questions and kept her accountable…not just shifting her story to align with her Bravo bullshit.

[@teresawest1787]

@Alexandria325 I agree! Bethenny states she watched the reunion, and a bit of the episodes, but that doesn’t give her a feel for the relationships between the cast’s members. I’ve caught Rachel in a few untruths during this interview, although I’m glad she got a chance to do this interview with Bethenny, and tell her side.

[@kmv928]

If Raquel was Bethenny’s age and acted like this on a Bethenny season of RHONY there would be an entirely different dialogue here 💀 girl would be ripped to shreds

[@poet2772]

They were never close if you have watched every season. Go back to this season when Lala and Katie told Ariana what they thought was going on and Ariana said but she’s my BF, I don’t believe she’d do that to me. Even when she said it, you could tell she didn’t believe they were BF’s, but it had to be said, for this whole victim mentality to play out. They were not BF’s. Her eyes were downcast when she said it, which people do when they lie. Plus it was the worst acting job for anyone to believe it when she said it. That’s when I knew this was all contrived to play out a certain way. To make the whole story more salacious.

[@KQueen305]

@@poet2772thank you!! We all have a work best friend we leave at work!! They were never bf

[@margaretl8851]

Wasn't Ariana in the same position when she met Tom. I am confused. She did the exact same thing.

[@catherineyoung6660]

The affair wasn’t to do “her job well” and create reality tv. It was hidden from production and only discovered accidentally after shooting finished. So many inconsistencies

[@ashleymcmeakin9986]

If you look at the promo pics for season 10, it shows Racel and Tom giving each other sneaky smiles behind Arianas back. I would bet this was all planned and almost scripted.

[@jtyarbrough8073]

Exactly. This is the biggest reason Bethany needed to watch the entire season.

[@ckd0680]

Sooooo many inconsistencies! She felt betrayed by Tom & couldn't trust him at all because he recorded her, but she GAVE HIM THE KEY TO HER APARTMENT!!! You can't conduct an interview without all the facts!!!

[@angiewoodward7255]

​@@jtyarbrough8073yet Bethany is no different. She will profit herself after this interview which detailed NOTHING

[@ckd0680]

And nobody said she wasn't worthy of life. But the words that were said to her were said because of HER actions! Period! Married or not, children or not, very rarely does a woman get to confront the woman who blew up her life. Arianna has a right to her feelings. Rachel laughed, gave Tom a key to her place, lied about how long the affair was & it was well beyond 9 months of betrayal & they ALWAYS had her back. In that moment, yes Arianna's feelings were justified! And if they had offered her the money, she would have went back!

[@abbyemerson5998]

Honestly, Bethenny is such a gift. I love women encouraging women to speak and to accept all of their being, flaws and all. This was a garbage situation - and a life learning experience for all involved. A lot of us screw up like this in life (not exactly like this, but in really impactful ways) when we're young. We just don't have the public watching.

[@MM-li8nk]

Could not agree more. There's holding one accountable, and boy is the world making Rachel do so and she is willing and 100% doing the work. But I'm not here for the vile lines crossed so many times by the VPR/Bravo machine, it's a disgrace. And imho Sandoval seems to be getting off so lightly in comparison. Thanks to Bethenny for exposing what is non other than exploitation at this point.

[@HelenRobichaud]

Well this interview literally turned around how my opinion was in regards to this woman …..it’s very sick that Tom is off Scott free and Arianna who I was so very sorry for this happening to has gone through a lot and should never have been treated like she was but by god how she has triumphed and is in a place she would never have gotten to on her own she has become an egotistical narcissist get a life Arianna you have a much better life . What you did Rachel was not ok but learning changing and growing in a way that makes you a better person is Great ! Thank you for explaining about Graham it cleared the air for me 💜🧸💜 wishing you the best don’t let a man use you in this manner again but I think you know what not to look for in a partner moving forward 💜🧸💜

[@shemurphie]

This was excellent. Rachel learned a hard lesson for everyone else’s entertainment and she deserves a voice. Those of us who have watched from the beginning and lived a decent amount of time could tell she wasn’t the monster she was made out to be. She made errors most definitely but look at her growth. Keep going Rachel, I see you.

[@wldcherry55]

Oh she was/is a MONSTER and far worse

[@adish7275]

I'm so tired of this victim nerative. No one did anything to Rachel. She is not a victim.

[@NurseAMB82]

​@wldcherry55 she made a mistake. She's not a serial killer. Nobody died. She's still a human being just like the rest of us.

[@brooklily7150]

@@NurseAMB82 👏👏👏👏

[@vn2787]

@@NurseAMB82it’s not a mistake if it goes on for months COME ON😂

[@Sin-D_]

Hello?? Did anyone tell Bethany that this affair was not playing out on any season? Bravo wasn’t aware, production wasn’t aware, and the season wrapped. Duh!! It wasn’t until Ariana busted Tom by seeing them two on his phone did anyone find out. AND THEN, and only then, did they pick the cameras back up for the fallout, and then they looked thru footage from the season for clues and signs.

[@mmadeline143]

Thank you! I kept screaming at the TV those exact words! Bethenny really missed the boat on this interview by not doing her homework thus allowing Rachel to continue lying and being a victim! It was a fiasco.

[@Sin-D_]

@@mmadeline143 yesss!! It’s crazy that Rachel is just eating out of B’s hands and thinking she is being validated, but everything (both B n Rachel) are so far off course!!! Ugh!!

[@shawngrissom1141]

Agree 💯

[@cc-gx8hr]

True but Tom is someone who has reality tv ingrained into his brain, Raquel & Tom have discussed how they were planning on navigating their new relationship on the show when/if he was going to break up with Ariana. Even tho the affair was secret the show was definitely on their minds the whole time. And Tom has been on TV for so long that he produces himself

[@Sin-D_]

@@cc-gx8hr of course the show was on their minds the whole time. I don’t think ANYONE denied that. 🙄 The show and cameras are what made them be even more careful. And, yes, they thought they were in love and were trying to see how best they could navigate getting to be together in the future and to be accepted “and on the show…” Nothing you said changes the fact that Bethany and Rachel are feeding off of each other in La La Land!!!! Bethany is just blowing smoke up Rachel’s arse completely mis-guiding Rachel in the wrong direction giving Rachel terrible advice. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@ChristieinFlorida]

Great show Bethenny. Glad you gave Rachel a voice to tell her side of the story. I for one was sick of the brutal attacks against this girl. I can't imagine how she would have survived it had she not gotten the care she needed. I'm not condoning her behavior at all, but sometimes we humans make terrible, awful mistakes. And love addiction is real, so glad this was discussed. I wish nothing but the best for her in the future. God bless.

[@babsmalone5486]

I’m so humbled. I don’t know what to say. I learned SO much from Rachel’s heartfelt and honest speaking. Bethany has opened my eyes to so many things, just in this podcast. It’s good she pursues things the way she does. Thank you, Bethany. Thank you.

[@goodgollymzzmolly4249]

I feel exactly the same, @babsmalone5486

[@patriciamcguffin1885]

@jujujj63 it's me Patti ( sweet P)

[@patriciamcguffin1885]

Is this my Juju? 😊

[@nikihopper1549]

Bethany reading back what was said on the reunion was so powerful. I do not condone cheating or side with cheaters ever but the way she was spoken to made me take a step back as a mother and seriously made me so sad. I would be in an orange jumpsuit if someone talked to my child like this.

[@angelg5167]

Man they lied to that girl for months 😂 and her language was the worst part ? 😂😂😂

[@islabee94]

​@@angelg5167 Can you not read? That's not what she said.

[@jcan9459]

I have always liked Bethenny, she’s no bs and I respect that. So I’m really happy she is the one doing the interview for Rachel. I have always defended Rachel online, ive always liked her Because I feel she’s a good person who made a mistake. People make mistakes. She’s young, she’s beautiful and she’s trying to figure it out. I respect her because she wanted to get help and she took responsibility.

[@kara.l6168]

It’s one thing to make a mistake but to hang out all the time and go shopping with the bff while sleeping with her man for months! That’s not a mistake!

[@italiangirl2789]

​@@kara.l6168exactly, RL is an opportunist

[@cheryljackson5722]

Thank you Bethany for coming to her with love. Letting her know that we all make mistakes and are human and no other person has a right to abuse her. Andy Cohen only cares about ratings that put money in his pocket. Hopefully his children are never treated like this!

[@CandyGurney]

She deserves all the backlash. She is flat out performing in the interview and bold face lying. Authentic & honest??? REALLY???

[@CandyGurney]

She's also kissing up to Bethany right before our very eyes. Even Bethany is eating it up.

[@crylokrebs9552]

This was such an insightful episode. Great job for continuing to expose the exploitation of reality TV. No one is saying it shouldn’t exist, just properly pay your casts.

[@tracystuck2711]

They don't have to take the job.

[@Mark-jn7qd]

Sorry too many inconsistencies, he hated Tom but gave him keys to her apartment when she left for break. You can still see her smirk during the entire interview.

[@morganleach656]

If you have been in an abusive relationship you would get this. My abuser was the last person I allowed myself to draw boundaries with. Mostly due to childhood trauma, abandonment wounds and I has a trauma bond with him.. but the fact that she gave him her keys makes sense to me. He was the only person she had anymore at that point and up until that point he has made her believe he truly loved her.

[@sharmspets2005]

When did she say she hated tom? I think they were still talking up until fairly recently. I actually wanted to find out more about how and when things totally ended. None of that has been reported for sure by anyone.

[@halitst1]

@@morganleach656💯💯💯

[@genny8136]

The part where Raquel talks about Ariana not being a close friend but being very positive & supportive for her is the main point. She did decide to have an affair with her partner (whether or not they were in a real relathionship...its her perception)...thats not a good look. Its lack empathy, self-awareness and core values!! Its scream self-centered thats why she got all that hate. I try to rationalise it. Raquel need more self-work & empathy. My god!!

[@ashley8597]

How would you feel if the girlfriend or supposed girlfriend was in on it? What if she got to put on her pretty red dress after you are, utterly shattered in front of the world. I don't know anyone personally who has ever had affair and had to explain it to a national audience. As far as the friendship goes, read between lines. She's saying a lot in this interview and she's the bravest person on bravo besides Bethany in my opinion for standing up and saying I'm not going to take it. And I hope her parents read this because my daughter and I were talking about it yesterday and if we had more parents like you , our world would be a different place! You know where you didn't see Rachel's parents? Banking on bravo!

[@genny8136]

@@ashley8597 To be concise, being brave would have been telling HER/THE truth to Ariana or someone else at least before it was discovered!!! During the 7-8 months of cheating and avoiding the subject...if the empathy "chip" did'nt click... that's a big problem. Even if Ariana cheat to get Tom in the first place, it's not an excuse to act similiar or as low. Both of them him & her need to never excuse or deflect their responsability. She would have been brave in my pov if full accountability would have been taken plus no bad comments on others (cashing in, James, Tom, crew, etc) to be completly honest.

[@ashley8597]

@@genny8136 well clearly I can see you are one of those people who think reality TV is real. You probably think mind control is a conspiracy theory as well. I would definitely do a little research into what happens to these people once they get involved and the "glamour and fame". I have several family members who were actors and guess what? Every single one of them are dead and did not live to be and beyond 27 for most of them! Why don't you look into that? This has nothing to do with an affair any longer and everything to do with these corporations taking advantage of young and vulnerable people.

[@ashley8597]

@@genny8136 it's the part you aren't understanding that changes this whole sinerio. Brave is speaking out against these extremely powerful corporateations. Or maybe it was brave of her to go on national TV so they could carry out their diabolical plan of attempting to ruin this woman's life over what is literally NOTHING, in their world. If you ever feel you need a starting point to see what's really happening I would be happy to stir you in the direction that would very possibly change your opinion. And . ... To be fair, Adriana who is so ❤️ in love❤️ with, tommy boy seems to have moved on extremely quickly. And my final point, that's why you don't play house and buy houses together, make financial investments, ECT.. when you are someone's girlfriend or boyfriend. I'm going to need some wedding rings on their fingers to take this a little more serious.

[@ashley8597]

@@genny8136 I just reread your comment and it makes more sense. Good luck with your chip.

[@Andrea_39]

I agree I think Bethany is a good Mentor to Rachael without even realizing it. Excellent interview ladies. There is so much here to think about and Bethany brings it all to light. Well done!

[@kristinxox]

I’m still shocked that Bethenny is so damn generous with what she pays her interns!! Her interns make close to what a lot of doctors make a year- if not more! Where do I sign up?!

[@ebonylo.]

You have to realize that they most likely live in NY and B is definitely a queen she's not just handing money out like pocket change. You will most likely work like Devil Wears Prada

[@StephanieMazanowski]

Haha sign me up!!

[@donnaforte5379]

This crazy show is just a bunch of High School mentality, they all sleep with eachother. Come on, ladies grow up..❤❤❤

[@grisellpena9716]

She pays her interns? That's impressive..👏👏👏 👂that's great! I know she's doing freaking great so good on her! Giving back

[@yz2538]

Go Bethenny! You are a queen warrior 💪⚔️🛡️💪. All the best to Raquel.

[@mirandamay2381]

I really am disgusted with the whole cast of bravo, and will no longer support it as a whole. the fact that they took away her right to her mental health advocate the day before. the fact that they would not cover her medical expenses after the trauma they allowed and got paid off of. it tells you exactly who these people are to their core and how they treat their employees. how they allow abusive behavior as a means to an end--the paycheck. seeing the reunion really made me so nauseous at how they all took their beating at her. im so glad youre starting a podcast, Rachel! so glad you are standing for the underdog, Bethany, and for the truth!

[@gabriellagrace4734]

I whole heartedly agree! She will go places way above that whole cast!

[@Cherrygirl12]

I’m so glad that you gave her a safe space to speak her truth. Thank you for being a kind human ❤

[@jakestroll6518]

How she’s treating the victim of Sandoval and Rachel’s behavior is far from kind. She should focus on attacking Sandoval and James but instead she’s putting out lies about the person who was blindsided by this nasty behavior

[@MXbound26]

It is disgusting how Rachel spent this entire interview blaming everyone else for her affair. “It was a narrative written for me” “I followed direction well” “Everyone else was having affairs and I followed what they had done” Seems like the facility was a waste of money.

[@niilespunkari8832]

Take it easy. Did you not listen what she said, that is all fake. And what cheating, don't they still live together.

[@Tamika-dq6ze]

@@niilespunkari8832Bethenny would probably be able to answer that question considering she continued to live in the same house as her ex-husband for a long time during their divorce, despite giving interviews saying he was torturing both her and her dog. It’s a legal strategy.

[@healingstridesequine]

So glad you did this interview Bethany. You're amazing. I thought she was treated absolutely despicable on the reunion. Yes, she made a mistake, but the way they crucified her was disgusting. I'm glad she was able to share her side of the story. ❤

[@caseyz7993]

Well I think it would’ve helped if she had seemed sorry at all.

[@MegaLivlivliv]

Ahhh all you people are so obtuse. She doubled down at the reunion and went right along with Tom's shitty plan and now is sad that no one liked it or believed them so she is changing her "narrative" 🤢

[@gabriellagrace4734]

Especially when almost everyone of them were cheaters! Oh the joys of being so young.

[@SadieKatherinechasingthethrill]

I’ve been an avid watcher of the show in the UK. I’m ashamed to say I was utterly gripped by this season. Thank you both for this interview, it’s really opened my eyes. I have been concerned for Rachel’s well-being as I don’t think I’d manage to cope in her position of being attacked from every direction. You’ve shown a lot of strength and integrity during this interview and I’m so pleased Bethenny (coming from a place of understanding the realm) was the person who recognised the hateful abuse you suffered during the reunion, and coming at it from a mothers viewpoint. Shame on those who’ve thrown stones and tried to break you. Human beings make mistakes, and let’s face it, you hardly committed a murder. I hope you feel better, continue to grow, have true happiness both romantically and professionally. I look forward to your podcast 😊 x

[@caraalana4478]

Same

[@manjitpannu5408]

I do agree with Bethany’s point of view about punishment being different from abuse. However, I’m shocked that Raquel is sitting here thinking she’s a victim. Using statements like “how did I get caught up in this” “Ariana and I were never best friends”. Calling scheana a best friend in air quotes…. To me it seems like she has no self awareness of how she landed herself in that situation, made herself a target of hate from her cast mates. Everything is very passive in her mind. And if you don’t have self awareness of how you messed up once, you’re doomed to repeat the same mistakes again. Raquel may not be subhuman…..but she is someone who is dangerous to have around because she will carelessly do things that can ruin lives and then go “how did this happen to me”. Rather than ask herself “how could I cause this level of damage to the people around me?” You have to be aware of how your actions affect your group….or guess what? They won’t like you very much. She shouldn’t be abused but she shouldn’t be given a second chance either because she still has not learned. She’s just busy feeling sorry for herself that she’s not getting rich off this as well.

[@mmadeline143]

Well said and spot on!!

[@heyitsjazz1397]

Anyone would wonder how they get caught up in an affair. Tom probably told her a lot of things that weren’t true. She’s allowed to tell us her and Ariana weren’t best friends. That was important to know because everyone was saying that they were best friends. You’re upset because she told her truth and you don’t like to hear the truth. You just want her to sit there and apologize multiple times. She never made excuses for her actions. She’s explaining to us what went on in her life and what led up to her poor decisions.

[@manjitpannu5408]

@@heyitsjazz1397 how do you know that I don’t want to know the truth? I actually love the truth and hearing different perspectives. I have no desire in just watching people get destroyed online. I want to hear their side. However, if something is not adding up I will call it out….so I am able to make sense of it. And yes you’re right she’s allowed to tell us whatever she wants. Doesn’t mean half of it isn’t complete fabrication. Please learn to have a healthy discussion without personally attacking people or making assumptions about their motivations/ intentions. I know it’s easy to just attack because you don’t know me, but it is still a human being on the other end of a screen. That’s why I’m responding to you respectfully. No attacks necessary.

[@manjitpannu5408]

@@mmadeline143 Thank you ☺️

[@livesay231]

Not sure what you just watched but she talks significantly about, needing to learn why she is doing what she is doing, what is fueling her to do it and how can she change it going forward. She has taken a great deal of responsibility for her actions and has made proper steps (in getting help) to understand herself and her own behavior. Her job isn't to fix everyone around her, her job is to fix herself. And that's what she is trying to do. She can't worry about everyone else's opinions right now and her only focus is on herself, which to many people that don't understand what self-love is, they will mix it up with being self-fish. I would imagine it is hard to navigate, understand and not have some level of victim feelings; when an entire cast is profiting, marketing off of the scandal, and walking around as though they are innocent. While we all know they are not and have all engaged in affairs, while Rachel has been brutalized, villainized, and shamed, no money coming in; while all her cast members are responsible for the same actions and have capitalized off of it. Arianna and Tom capitalized off of the scandal with Kristen. Brittany and Jax off of his affair, Schena and all her cheating, mistress, and drug addict ex husband, Lala and all her crap. The list goes on and on and they have all capitalized off of it, in one way or another. Why should she be any different? Why does everyone want to hold her to a different standard, but let everyone else off easily.

[@eveklg2321]

It’s so sick that bethanny didn’t watch the full show to understand the dynamics between all of them… also I was hoping that Rachel , after all this time understood not to believe the things that Sandoval was saying .. she is still believing him .. and not seeing that he is manipulating her .

[@kmarie-eb4th]

Agree! This interview was so off base and cringe worthy because she didn't have the whole back story and just treated Rachel as if she was this poor, innocent, abused individual. There was alot of pathological, deceptive, gas lighting and crazy making behaviour Rachel engaged in which Bethany totally missed. I usually respect Bethany. but this just felt ugly and pathetic the way her lack of background on Rachel and her behaviour throughout the season turned this interview into being so off base and almost being lured it and gaslit by Rachel during this very interview.....I felt as if Rachel essentially misrepesented herself to Bethany just as she misreprsented herself to Ariana and other cast members during and after during the Scandoval season. Poor preppring for this interview. This actually was infuriating to watch.

[@thealchemist7871]

​@kmarie-eb4th I disagree, Betheny met Rachel at the part of the journey she was at. Its well documented the flack Rachel got, she took it. She acknowledged her behaviour in this interview. I have a theory, u will only understand the stage of healing someone is at if u have been at that stage or beyond...

[@KEnt-xl8mk]

First ignorant Howie, now Bethany. Ironically B is using Rachel to push her agenda without even having watched much of the show. The reason people are upset is bc Ariana and Tom were in a relationship for nearly a decade, and bc people feel like they know Ariana. Rachel was smiling in her face. The Howie interview was so awful because he didn’t know anything about the show or the people on the show. We’ve waited all this time and it’s the same stuff. If she’s trying to change, I respect that but she really did the unthinkable.

[@twizms2]

Unthinkable? It’s not even the first time on vpr lol

[@gabriellagrace4734]

Ariana and Tom weren’t even in love. She has always belittled Tom and it was so clear she didn’t even like him let alone love him. Plus I think she has a thing for women. She was always a snot on that show. There was no way they were even a couple. More like brother and sister.

[@gabriellagrace4734]

And NO she didn’t do the unthinkable. Every one of them on that show are cheaters.

[@billybobhaystraw4067]

How little must you have going on in your life and how full of hate must you be to send death threats to a reality star whom you’ve never even met. This world is so bizarre.

[@shirleyyonko2877]

I agree!! These people are insane! It’s a tv show and for all we know they could have been fed a storyline and none of this really happened! Regardless if it’s real or not, to send death threats is quite bizarre indeed!! 😂

[@juliemazzaferro1715]

Lots hate out there, ot seems to be ok to say and do what you want. Scary

[@mistakenlycaughtmermaid4667]

I do have to say that the threats were extreme. I don't however like that she's acting all innocent in this. She is basically a homewrecker. There's no coming back from that. She will always be known for that. Just like scheena and lala. But at least they admit it and own it. And don't play victim like Raquel is. None of the stuff she talked about in this interview would have happened to her if she didn't have an affair with someone who was already in a relationship with someone else.

[@StephanieMazanowski]

Agreed. This world keeps getting crazier and crazier....

[@colleenburgesser3289]

Bravo (no pun intended) to “Rachel” and to Bethany for exposing “Rachel’s Side FINALLY!” I feel that what the cast members did at The Reunion was absolutely inhuman, disgusting and utterly repulsive…they basically put an HUGE Scarlett Letter “A” on her and stoned her on National TV instead of treating her with humanity and allowing her to tell her side!!! Yes…her “behavior” was wrong but she has admitted she was wrong, apologized and she owns her mistakes and has gotten professional help and I think that speaks volumes about her character and her ability to love herself and others! She was abused, bullied, humiliated and it was uncalled for and disgusting while a network and fellow cast members made money in her pain!!! What about TOM?!?! It takes 2 to Tango and he is just as much at fault!! God Bless Rachel, her family and Bethany for finally speaking Rachel’s truth! We ALL make mistakes and I think Rachel should hold her head up high for taking the Christian High Road and may she have a blessed, happy, healthy, abundant, love filled long life ahead for her! You are a strong, beautiful, empowered woman! SHAME on all those who profited from this sad situation…we all make mistakes it is what you do afterwards that counts! Thank you to both Rachel and Bethany for this interview! ❤️✝️😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻💝

[@MegaTiffanym]

I agree with you on really everything... but I also felt that while she was apologetic, she gave several excuses for why she did what she did. And that shows me that she learned nothing.

[@SuzeQKnits4997]

Well stated and I agree with you on everything you said 100 percent..

[@amif7155]

“To err is human, to forgive divine.” Thank you! Alexander Pope, poet of the Enlightenment! (From Just B with Bethenny “aftermath” episode) Bethenny speaks to the psychology of why humans do what they do and majority of people just don’t understand it. They sadly live on the superficial surface and follow the cattle all day. One day the uninformed will stop, look inwards and hopefully get enlightened on the root cause of why they react so negatively & realize how much of their lives & thoughts were mimicked projections absorbed through their entire lives & surroundings. Rachel Leviss finally got her story out and good for her cuz she did what all accountable people should do, apologize & she even walked the walk to get treatment for her acts and now no one should keep abusing her. It’s forgiveness time & we need to applaud rehabilitation, not to cancel those who try betterment & let’s move on to the next thing that needs to get fixed like the bigger story here which is Tom & Ariana having an illegal sex tape on Rachel and how gross is that, spreading that video around? How devious is that? Crickets to that abuse…but let’s keep abusing Rachel…smh 🤦‍♀️ Tom & Ariana (who still live together) still haven’t apologized on that video he made or show they rehabilitated to understand that retaliation behavior of abuse cuz it’s in their roots and then when that’s done they can get to their authentic self and should truly move on. ✌️

[@MinaMina-gs5uo]

You’re so right, an enlightenment is def needed! Well said! Great reckoning Rachel & Bethenny ❤

[@conniecook8464]

This was a long mistake and very deceitful to Ariana. Tom also obviously.

[@jennymarais8782]

Absolutely changed my mind about Rachel. Loved this interview....which only Bethenny can do. This is why people are so bothered about her. She has a heart.

[@gabriellagrace4734]

That’s exactly why! She will arise from the ashes while the others in time will disintegrate.

[@janecurry7563]

Raquel was lying to Bethany she has no remorse and she deserved everything people said about her on the show watch the season people watch the season and see how she acted she had people she could talk to Sheena was always there for her Adriana was there for her to talk to but she didn't talk to them she went and slept with one of the very best friends she had on the show boyfriend

[@annapeters3053]

If Rachel would have come into this and said: Hey, I made some terrible mistakes. I hurt my friends, I hurt my family, I embarrassed myself. I abandoned my dog. None of it's OK. I am horrified at my own behavior. I will be sorry until the end of time. I deserved the beat down. And, I am doing everything I can to learn from this and come out better --- That would have gone miles beyond Bethenny blamming "the machine" that is Brovo. This was a SERIOUS cop out. BAD MISTAKE.

[@melglenn6556]

Uhhh she pretty much said ALL THAT!!! But the machine IS to blame for how this was blown out and how this lady was treated afterwards are u kidding?!!!!!

[@Christina-cb7bb]

She said all that and more so guess what? ARIANA needs to say the same to Kristen and be A BIGGER PERSON. Tom and Ariana were not married. Neither were Kristen and Tom. Friends or not ARIANA DID THE SAME exact thing Rachel did. Ariana is NOT A VICTIM

[@kelliwoolworth9641]

Again, it was not the same thing. Though neither situation was okay, Ariana and Kristen were not even friends, and it was one time, while Ariana and Rachel were best friends and it was a months long affair.

[@TealAquarian0212]

What is it with these people saying friends or not. I’m thinking those people don’t have a super close friend they would never ever cross that line with. Or they have already crossed that line and are trying to make excuses for themselves. I feel bad that you don’t think doing that to a friend would be a big deal. I could never ever ever do that to anyone I call a friend.

[@lisanetgark415]

She did. Were you on your phone and not listening? She apologized multiple times! I have Never heard Ariana apologize to Kristen for being with Tom during her relationship nor have I heard Ariana apologize to Tom for having sex in front of him with Lala. Ariana needs to look in the mirror and look up the word hypocrite.

[@jenniferyuskiw9076]

Bethany said everything I was thinking!! Watching how Rachel was treated on the reunion was upsetting to say the least. My instinct was not to jump on the bandwagon. I'm a huge fan of all Bravo shows....this crossed several lines! These kids on Vanderpump have all made similar mistakes over the years. I was honestly disgusted at how she was treated & how everyone, including Andy & Lisa, allowed it. Abusive & not ok on so many levels!

[@sonyasmalley445]

Wow, I’ve got a new respect for Rachel. God bless her, we all make mistakes just not in front of the world.❤❤❤

[@wcarlosw]

I remember being someone that felt some kind of way about her. It was not strong emotions as I don't know her personally and I don't get heavily involved. However, I was like well she deserves what she got. That all changed when Bethenny talked about her therapist and how he said that she was abused and not punished. Then when Bethenny read back all the things that she was told at the reunion. Bethenny knows what she is doing. Wow. It's incredible when something like this interview can change your perspective. She deserved punishment, not abuse.

[@anamarquezkoch4392]

No one defended her, you cannot defend someone when their actions are undefendable. She continues to live in her own romantic comedy with no one else casted in it.

[@Paxtonpia]

Who have NO idea about the REAL story! I’m pretty sure you didn’t listen to this interview! 🙄😡

[@anamarquezkoch4392]

@Paxtonpia listened to each episode, rewatched it on you tube along with various Podcasters that agree she has no accountability with her side piece mentality

[@DomenicaKiely]

You cannot be shocked at the reunion without watching the season.

[@angiewoodward7255]

Bethany, take notice

[@april-tui3524]

I watched the season and found the reunion shocking and disgusting.

[@AlwaysAnonymously]

I watched the entire season. I've been watching this show since it came out in 2013. I was still disgusted by the way Ariana spoke to Rachel.

[@GNWJNO]

Did she watch the reunion or did she have one of her interns watch it and take notes? Because she didn’t even know which part of the reunion that Rachel was on stage with her other cast,ayes. Just saying.

[@GNWJNO]

@@AlwaysAnonymously just curious how you thought Ariana should have handled it?

[@xclips7865]

Thank you for allowing her a safe space to talk. I’ve always felt bravo and Andy cohen abused her. The punishment never fit the crime. Thank you.

[@debraeschardies9515]

Agree

[@diakim753]

the crime was the worst kind of crime- calculated and recurring betrayal.

[@MsProudcherokee]

Bethany, you are brave and true blue! Really enjoy your channel/ podcast. You courageously unveil the behind the scenes. Viewers need to understand the manipulation that goes on in reality tv and at the expense of naive, ambitious people who are just wanting a chance at "being on tv." Raquel was right, she was selling her soul, as so many do. Thank you for caring! 🙏💓🎉

[@aarronhirst9292]

I'm honestly appalled at the way the network and cast have treated Raquel and to be honest I won't be watching another series. The remaining cast have sold their souls to the Devil AKA Bravo! If Raquel wasn't as strong as she is this could of ended in tragedy.

[@lg206]

That’s why I only watch reruns. These women, Bethenny included, are willing to completely dehumanize people for camera time

[@aarronhirst9292]

@@lg206 Really? I thought Bethenny did a great job giving Raquel this platform to use her voice and tell her side of the story and actually humanised the whole situation. Bethenny doesn't suffer fools easily and knows exactly how the Bravo machine works so for me personally Raquel was in good hands.

[@lg206]

@@aarronhirst9292 Think back to a few seasons ago when Bethenny had the short bob and was at Dorinda’s house. The things she said to Luann were horrible. All these people are willing to say anything for camera time

[@veronicahamed8065]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

@@lg206 I wouldn’t say she dehumanized Rachael, because she gave her a platform to let people know what the business is about and know what they will be signing up for, therefore Bethany is definitely apart of the system.

[@angedenpeacelove_411-00]

Girl, being the other woman in an affair is a losing game. Tom was playing you like a fiddle, and you are the jester of the whole thing. Edit: Also, society will always side with the hurt partner, idk why she is salty about losing money... like it should not be a surprise.

[@angiewoodward7255]

Rachel thought she was equal to Ariana. What a joke!

[@barbmoore6587]

Just like he did to Arrianna😢😂😂😂don't you remember?😂😂😂

[@MegaTiffanym]

@misswellness9595 yes but what is scary is the level of deception that she demonstrated. The lengths she went to have this affair and HOW she had this affair. In the woman's own home....

[@catarinabridges9358]

So what? She had an affair? Why is she so much worse than her other cast mates who also had affairs? Please explain that to me

[@barbmoore6587]

@@catarinabridges9358 🙏🏼👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[@tisa6193]

I felt for Rachel the whole time! VPR's is a shoe built on nothing more than affairs! Arianna had an affair with Tom while he was with Kristen! The whole thing was horrible but the reunion was disgusting! An embarrassment of Bravo! Arianna is not America's sweetheart and anyone that thinks do can go rewatch from the bringing. Rachel you are right not to trust Lala ( she also had a fling with Arianna). She will use you for her storyline. I'm proud of you and wishing you nothing but the best going forward! Stay strong❤

[@christinekane6164]

Um? Kristen and Tom were openly cheating on EACHOTHER. Kristen herself said it’s not the same and she is good friends with Ariana. Also, Raquel making out that her and Ariana were not best friends is so laughable. They didn’t hang out outside of the show? Then how do you explain ALL those photos/videos of them hanging out off camera. And what about the time Ariana went to support Raquel’s pageants with signs and everything, cheering her on-OFF CAMERA. That alone discredits a lot of what she says. If I were Ariana, I would just repost all those Instagram stories of them hanging outside of the show. Raquel DID screw her best friends man WHILE Ariana was burying her grandmother. It is disgraceful. All she has to do on this podcast is apologize sincerely and take accountability, not trying to downplay her friendships and behave so manipulatively.

[@tisa6193]

@christinekane6164 don't get it twisted. I never said it was ok. I said that is basicly what the show has always been about. It also did not give Arianna the right to say all those horrible things to Rachel PERIOD. I could also list many times Arianna messed up, cheated, and wasn't a good friend, but again, not what my previous statement was about.

[@angelikakatarzynaszalas5007]

Exactly, built on affairs .

[@kathleenhenry8241]

FINALLY!!!! Someone who watched the show and knows!! The best is her shaming Oliver for kissing her while separated!! What a joke… she did the same with Schwartz & all the while was sleeping with Sandoval in a car outside Ariana’s home, in her bed while she was burying her grandmother, in the hotel in Mexico while everyone was there for a wedding…. The level of betrayal is being downplayed here because of words used against her at the reunion. Cmon now… her actions were on a level many have never seen… was so hoping she had full remorse but it was the same old blaming others and pointing fingers. You’re in my prayers Rachel, you have a lot more work to do. And btw she isn’t a “kid” she’s 28yrs old, fully developed brain happens at 24

[@natashasimiyu5076]

Unfortunately I feel like this interview was just an avenue to allow the least amount of accountability. If the person who’s interviewing you has zero context on the situation I doubt they can ask the right questions 😅

[@angel15550]

Sheep

[@lovebballgirl12]

I mean I think the basic premise of exploitation of reality tv still stands….

[@ladyp3673]

I don’t care if they’re relationship was rocky, toxic or whatever! You can’t betray a best friend by sleeping with they’re boyfriend/husband! You would have backlash in real life! Her backlash was amplified because she did it on a public platform! In a person’s bed during the loss of a loved!! And to continue to be in their face and space!

[@marayafrench147]

Ariana wasn’t her “best friend”! That was just the narrative the network has been spinning for ratings and that’s fairly obvious. I am a Clinical Psychologist and I have been studying this show for weeks. Bethany is making insightful and intelligent points here! More people should be watching this interview in its entirety and taking in the bigger life lessons, IMHO.

[@ladyp3673]

@@marayafrench147 Best friend or not she was out of line! We all have choices if you choose to befriend someone you respect boundaries! As my mother would say all money isn’t good money!! Why sell your soul to dance with the devil! My integrity and character wouldn’t allow me to sell my self short or have me shown in a bad light! And it doesn’t take being a clinical psychologist to know that!!

[@Cassandra.695.11]

I agree. Bethany made some bold statements on a show she clearly hasnt watched and as for everyone excusing Rachels behavior.... just wow.

[@MWCOK]

She and Adriana were not best friends, they were friendly coworkers. You may not want to hear it, but it's a fact.

[@ladyp3673]

@@MWCOK I guess you didn’t read my second message!!🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Gina-ns3xi]

Excellent interview. Rachel was set up. I don't believe the story that it fell out of the pocket and she happened to find the video. I am glad that Rachel chose Bethenny. Bethenny is a Warrior. Learn from her. These people used you. Time to flip it back.

[@mariaarias974]

It was a set up since everyone benefited except for her and also the men cheating are welcomed back to the group like they had no part in it!

[@queenbmary1]

Tom Sandoval is the evil one here and frankly I wouldn't be one bit surprised if the didn't purposely do this to keep the show.

[@sugarintheraw2938]

^This^ It wouldn't surprise me if Tom and Ariana planned the entire thing and used Rachel as fodder. Bravo/Anything For Ratings wont be happy until someone takes their own life, ODs, gets badly injured or killed (RHONJ).

[@jordan.42]

@@sugarintheraw2938yep!!!

[@BudrCp13]

Bethany, you nailed it! I have watched Andy Cohen so drunk on Instagram and could clearly see that he has always fed off others' pain. Rachel, you are a beautiful young lady, and Bravo does not nor ever will deserve you! A huge takeaway from this entire situation "Birds of a Feather FlockTogether" I would be fighting for the end of bullying! How is it OK for Bravo to fire the racists then feed off abuse? I have been thinking of you and I am so happy that you sat down with the one women that would not allow the abuse! Power and Prayers to you both! Best interview ever!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@jenno422]

1. A Mistake is ending up at Whole Foods checkout and realizing you left your wallet on the nightstand at home. A Choice is opting to drink and get in a car and drive or to decide to carry on an intimate relationship for 280+ days while lying to your friends, supporters, colleagues. Quit using mistake. Your rehab has obviously not helped you realize this. My 13 year old knows this. 2. It’s not your place to characterize a relationship that you are not a part of at all. This wasn’t a 6, 10, 24 month relationship. It was close to a decade. Long term relationships go through so many phases and it doesn’t mean the relationship is over if it’s in a lull. You inserted yourself. How dare you! 3. One night stands do not equate to a long term affair with a friend, coworker, neighbor. Don’t negate what you have done by saying you weren’t “close” to the person you horrendously deceived. 4. Bethany, you are Howie 102, wtf were you thinking. Such a wreck.

[@Sin-D_]

Exactly!! Rachel was living a double life for at least 6 months blatantly lying on a daily basis, and then finding out the lies was BEYOND BETRAYAL bc of the person her friend group thought they knew (and all of us viewers and fans). It wasnt as shocking to find out Tom could be a sleeze, but it was shocking to find out that Rachel was a sleeze and much more. 😡

[@Tquin55]

💯. It amazes me more people don’t see all this. Not saying I agree with all the hate at the reunion. It geez- take real accountability. So much justification.

[@cchris5958]

So she made a crap decision. Grow up.

[@jenno422]

@@cchris5958 crap decision over and over and over and over…

[@pamelacarbonell201]

THANK YOU!

[@JeffSchimmel]

Believe it or not, a large percentage of the people who love reality TV never stop to consider how much of it is manufactured and manipulated, and how little reality actually exists on those shows. I'm glad Bethenny is using her platform, and her knowledge and experience in the genre, to blow the lid off of it. The companies make a fortune, but drive people on the cast crazy to achieve success for the show. I hope something good will come from this.

[@202Redwings]

Define a large percentage? I’d put it around maybe 20%

[@eritati.2015]

@Jeffschimimmel Omg thank you! Nailed it

[@Fiddle.stick.maker.]

There are holes in this story but this whole video is set up to sue bravo or whomever…well played

[@pamelacarbonell201]

Exactly!

[@HealthyFam-di6fl]

And they should be sued! What they did right in front of our face is worthy of a a lawsuit!

[@Fiddle.stick.maker.]

@@HealthyFam-di6fl sure, but is this the best way? Not sure, the lack of transparency makes everyone call bs, is all. The internet internets but from an outsider it looks like racheal is in another situation where she is a pawn, regardless if the gaps in stories, that is unfortunate 🤷🏼‍♀ the fact is she could have told her side on her own platform and taken back all of the control of her narrative, if that is what she wanted. But what’s done is done

[@jayvee6481]

This should be a pinned comment.

[@Lokislookbook77]

Yup rachel has a ridiculous and embarrassing lawsuit now with Bethany’s lawyers help it’s on Emily d bakers channel

[@crylokrebs9552]

Having her read the transcript out loud was so hard to hear. We all sat by and listened to them berate her. It made me reflect on my own consumption of the reunion. Thank you Bethany.

[@patriciainistanbul1082]

Tom got berated too actually, more than Rachel. I would have said the same things to the woman that was with my partner for 7 months while looking and smiling at my face.

[@TheCozyYellowCottage]

I agree... hearing Bethany read that - hit different! 😢

[@bettyjojoeharperre-imagina7322]

@@patriciainistanbul1082well then you should work on yourself! Verbal abuse is unacceptable regardless of your reasons or excuses for doing it!

[@amberbaker7461]

She laughs and smiles at odd points in the convo...her actions and reactions are the reason the cast is continually feeling this way..

[@amoore189]

Called nerves.

[@amberbaker7461]

@@amoore189 ohhh okk

[@gabriellagrace4734]

Nahhh, she’s good!

[@amberbaker7461]

Oh ok.

[@LeslieBuchanan-jm2zf]

Tom is the creepy N done both of them girls wrong .... he's always been awful they treated Kristen like this when Tom cheated on Kristen with Arianna and sat in front of her while she was hurt kissing holding hands... he's an awful person and the one everyone should point the finger at ... I'm so glad he's exposed ... Raquel was just one of his many

[@Tvtalkwithsteph]

Thank you Dat part people are forgetting that Arianna slept with Tom when he had a girlfriend so that's called karma.

[@classie2222]

@Bethanny as I've stated before, you are the GOAT and I really appreciated how careful you were with her state of mind. You were gracious and patient. You did not lead or coach her along. Very well done!!

[@kirbygracedunn8936]

Thank you, Bethany, for giving this platform of REASON. I am disgusted by the backlash Rachel endured. I'm grateful Rachel was given this safe space to speak.

[@r.joyceheard1089]

Thank you SO much for this interview. I watched the reunion and honestly felt like Rachelle deserved it. When you reread the words and things that were said to her, I felt disgusted in myself. At the time I was in a haze and in group mentality and even if everything was 100% true (which at the time I thought was the truth) no human deserves that. And now learning that it was so exaggerated makes me realize how I have become desensitized to this type of abuse in reality tv, and I am now committed to make a change in myself.

[@galadrielwoods2332]

💞💞💞💞

[@bashamnatazah7448]

Bethanny you should watch at minimum the entire season. You will see that she did not care that she was hurting Katie or Arianna; and she was acting VERY cocky. She was not remorseful at all. That’s why they (the cast/friends) were so angry. This was not just tv. This was their real life. In real life anyone and their friends will be upset with her and Tom’s behavior. Especially when both of them were still lying and not remorseful.

[@StarrWilliams-t5e]

Ariana & Katie weren't being hurt..they're bullies who rake in money by acting hurt when it suits them.

[@angiewoodward7255]

​@@StarrWilliams-t5ewell, so they cashed in? Who cares? Rachel was a snake and everyone sees her for who she is.

[@heyitsjazz1397]

Katie and Raquel were never friends. Katie tried to control Schwartz even after they divorced. Schwartz can date whoever he wants. He’s a grown man and can make his own decisions, which he has. Katie isn’t going to like anyone who kisses Schwartz because she’s not completely over him. It’s time for her to move on

[@bashamnatazah7448]

@@heyitsjazz1397 who cares about after the divorce? I’m referring to when they were still married. Rachel was kissing him while he was married. Katie wasn’t trying to control anything. NOBODY wants to have to work with or be a social events as friends with someone that is with their 12 year lover! Katie and Tom were very much still in love with each other at the time. Hence, him having dinner with Katie in Mexico to celebrate their house being sold. Let’s not act like Katie and Tom were completely done! It’s clear they weren’t.

[@bashamnatazah7448]

@@StarrWilliams-t5e You really think a person that was faithful to a man for 9 years is not hurt to find out he was cheating for 9 months? Then to find out one of the people you befriended and stood up for, is the very person he’s cheating with… I mean Rachel was always over Arianna’s house. You really in your head think that’s not hurtful? That’s laughable 🤦🏽‍♀️ Then Katie who was with Tom for 12 years is not hurt by all her supposed friends wanting him to be with someone she is FORCED to be around because of work??? You are talking about money. This is not about money. This is their real lives! Katie was with Tom BEFORE the show ever started! So money has nothing to do with it.

[@annapeters3053]

My question is, why does Bethenny think Rachel should be compensated for her bad behavior? Bravo didn't make her betray her friends! They didn't film it. They didn't even know about it. Wth???

[@melglenn6556]

Uhh?! She brought millions of ratings to the show because of her bad behavior. Put your common sense hat on!!!

[@michelleg.8190]

I think Bethany thinks they should be compensated either way good or bad. They make money over and over again when the videos are watched and Bravo gets to put out the videos even years down the line and they dont make any money off any of it and its their life. Also Bravo doesn’t make you do things but the producers do. They befriend u and then tell you what they think will make good tv and the ratings will go up too.

[@Prayerovermatter]

Because it’s reality TV. So whether it’s good or bad, it still makes good TV. Let’s face it if the show is boring, no one would watch it. Most people watch reality TV for the gossip for the drama and for the excitement.

[@alicialynnette9889]

Bravo and reality tv has always awared people for bad behavior. So I think they were wondering why Rachel didnt get the same thing? When that has been the Staus quo for decades. I also thought It was a little weird at the end that she was calling out cast members for making money off this, but, then she was mad that Bravo wasn't going to pay her the money she wanted. If they did she would have stayed despite how it would have an impact on her mental health. So... that was just a little off. seems like she might be a little jealous that she didn't get paid like the other cast members did. She says she doesn't want to come back but wants to focus on her mental health but saying what she did kind of negates that a little bit. Clearly she thought she could have been able to monetize off this. Unfortunately for her I don't think she knew how to play the game. She was a novice.

[@melissaosullivan4585]

Tom cheated with Arianna

[@jayray420]

Thank you for giving Rachel a platform to share her side.

[@LILAC2CARB]

Having been cheated on I honestly think it’s the worst thing that people can do to their partner, the lies and deceit is beyond… I would have rather my husband have left me than start an affair with another woman, I just don’t understand why men do this? I was hard on the woman that knowingly engaged in an affair with a married man but honestly my husband should be held more accountable! Unfortunately for Rachel she will cop the brunt of it and even worse it’s in a public forum, I feel for her in one way but in another you chose your path now live with it!!

[@NikkiBWithTheAdHd]

Period!!!

[@Dinalovestodance]

I 100% agree! The man is the one that made the commitment to you, not the other woman. I’m so sorry that happened to you but I promise that something much better is coming your way! If you haven’t found him yet, just know he’s getting to you as quickly as possible ❤️

[@stud6414]

Oh, please. Women cheat way more

[@Dinalovestodance]

@@stud6414 she wasn’t married to a woman. She never said that men cheat more.

[@melglenn6556]

My thing is ok u were cheated on! Move on!!! No one died. NO ONE deserves to be talked to like that for a mistake

[@phoenixarmijo7553]

Can we not turn her into a hero.

[@angads.9819]

Nobody said she was.....

[@bnb0510]

People make mistakes. Don’t forget how Tom and Ariana got together in the first place. Kinda karma…

[@theedspage]

Can Bravo not true to rehab Tom Sandoval back into a hero?

[@clairebearsquarehair]

Rachel is so inconsistent with her 'stories'. She's been exploited once again which also doesnt help her.

[@angiewoodward7255]

She went on this interview bc her mom likes Bethany. Bethany is a cash cow, now. Rachel knew Scumdoval was filming her. We're not stupid! I'm sure her mom is proud

[@clairebearsquarehair]

@@angiewoodward7255 I guess that's why Rachel hasn't reported Sandyballs for recording her without her permission....

[@crystalaura9877]

Bethenny, FULL DISCLOSURE, I am your generation, I was never a fan of yours, AT ALL, BUT Bethenny, I have the Most UP RIGHT RESPECT FOR YOU! I think you are an amazingly strong woman to go against "the grain" and tell Rachel's side! Rachel, keep your head up girl! Your soul is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@danastewart9281]

Unscathed he has been made the only villain. This was called Sandoval. Rachel is getting everything she wanted. Fame! She had no role left on the show.Yet demanded more money. So now she’s following her path and those advising her to gain more fame & fortune!

[@davemartin-ee8rv]

LVP said she refused to do latest season so no money . Tom got it rough this season from what I have watched. Arianna was and has been a likeable reality star since day she started . OMG Arianna and Sandoval forked 50 k for your proposal . Acquaintances wouldn't do the things she did for you . Rachael needs evaluate what is expected in friendships.

[@vickypatout5361]

Bethenny, thank you for your kindness & compassion towards Rachel. Since the day she joined VR, I've always thought she didn't belong with that bunch. She was so naive & tried so hard to fit in. For years, 80% of this cast "acts the ass"(as we say down here in South Louisiana)on a regular basis! None of them EVER faced the torture this girl has gone through. And considering how so many have made such huge financial gains because of "Scandoval", they should all be thanking her!🤭 It's so great to see her work on herself & become strong in discovering who her own person truly is! I appreciate you doing this interview & both of you for exposing how contrived reality TV is. Thank you both, this was really good 👏❤

[@Hollergirlohio]

Well, Bethenny is right. The reality show department does need a union with those numbers and rewatching back seasons. Go Bethenny.

[@Rose-im2by]

I would strike, it would be kinda epic having say Snooki and the countess with xyz standing in unison

[@wifey_meza_6199]

Bethany is so bias in this interview

[@Rose-im2by]

@@wifey_meza_6199 to whom? Rachel? I don’t blame her, she endured hell in the press with her daughter’s father, she can relate-also, really I am on Rachel’s side

[@April-nc7vs]

@@Rose-im2by you must had been someone mistress also😂

[@Rose-im2by]

@@wifey_meza_6199 yeah for good reason, she knows what it’s like to be dragged through the press and come out more successful than the network she was also a reality star on…anyone with a brain and a heart can see that what’s been done to this young lady is repugnant

[@erinbeverly3744]

First, I want to say that everyone has the "freedom" to live life..........through infancy, toddler years, teenage mistakes & young adult infidelities. We are ALL human. I cant even begin to feel her embarrassment or hurt. The fact that she recognizes her "shameful" actions & behaviors..............I truly do wish her the VERY BEST that lies ahead!

[@jakestroll6518]

Doesnt sound like she’s extending that same grace to others. If she’s to be forgiven for months and months of choices that upended someone’s life, why does she hold that victims angry reaction against her?? And nitpicking and imputing malicious motive to absolutely everyone, including the host who was literally trying to defend you on why you show no emotion. Just no. Forgiveness is earned and one way to earn it is via genuine remorse and listening to this full interview, I don’t see that.

[@deegrey5121]

She didn’t recognise anything…but her dog being walked by James…which outraged her more than seeing him heartbroken and abandoned at a shelter. Evil

[@StilettoCutsQuick.]

@@deegrey5121I agree. She is playing victim. She brought it all on herself. She was using Tom to up her status on the show. Her acting like she can’t see through Tom’s sleazy bullshit is laughable.

[@shawshank6015]

This is why Bethany has always been my favourite. Her honesty her direct approach, Always spoke her mind. I'll never forget how she hurt downstairs at the car after Jill took to her. Love & hugs to both these women.

[@yodiggitydog800]

Bethany, I would be soo impressed if you actually watched the show now and realized why people are not buying this interview. You, who is supposed to be smart and seasoned , have hurt this young gal, and you actually had a chance to make a big difference in her life. She does not deserve to be bullied, I totally agree but not 😢being real and honest with her has only fed her ego. You made her life so much harder and I don’t understand the point. It’s totally possible to be honest in a way that teaches and guides someone who is having a hard time being totally honest with themselves. You blew it.

[@cchris5958]

Bethany giving this person a chance to state their side of the story is a logical thing to do. It’s not for you or anyone else to buy or not. She’s not the first person to make a bad decision and she certainly wont be the last.

[@angiewoodward7255]

​@@cchris5958Bethany needs to stay in her lane. She didn't know anything about Rachel or the show and those crocodile tears are convenient. She didn't help but herself for the ratings. Get your facts and then, conduct the interview. Rachel needs more than a few hours in therapy

[@april-tui3524]

@@angiewoodward7255in her lane? Which is what? She’s allowed to do whatever interview she wants on her own podcast.

[@AlwaysAnonymously]

I don't think she did blow anyting. It was the number one podcast worldwide. Rachel now actually has some support. No one should ever be told that they are nothing by another person. I don't care if Ariana had only found out 3 weeks prior. You do not tell a woman that she is nothing because you are angry. She was also Tom Sandoval's other woman, so Ariana lost him the way she got him

[@patriciasowle2694]

The things said to Raquel is bullying. There have been girls who have been arrested and tried for murder because they bullied another girl into committing suicide. Bravo should be ashamed of themselves for allowing this behavior to occur during the reunion. Allowing such vile, horrible things to be said by a "gang" of people towards one girl is dangerous and reckless for Bravo and Andy Cohen to condone.

[@denise7530]

Good thing Ariana didn't kill herself for what Rachel and Tom did, but of course, Rachel is the "victim" lol ridiculous

[@Wishicouldpicksix]

Honestly it’s no different than the reunions of Housewives. Did you see Jersey reunion? People were threatened by Louis. I’m not saying it’s ok on any shows reunion, but I would be more scared of Louis.

[@leenab9497]

​@denise7530 good thing kristen didn't either

[@gayleholmes9081]

Say what we will, we the american ppl are solely responsible for lickin our chops and watching this bullsh## unfold. Its like that Romans back in the day, thirsting to see human flesh bleed from inflicted pain and wanting more of it. I just hate that Rachel was too weak and to meek to pull a Erica Jayne and say FU to everybody, guilty as charged, NEXT?????

[@nicolaburns1225]

😂😂😂😂 WTF

[@maritzarodriguez6256]

The way Andy sat there and let them say those discusting things to Rachel for ratings was pure evil on his part. You are right Bethenny that was abuse verbal abuse. It doesn't matter how you slice it, cut it, abuse is abuse. I'm glad you gave her a chance to tell her side since the vultures were to busy attacking her and she could barely speak. You're the best Bethenny ❤

[@JaimeBush1]

Excellent job humanizing Rachael, B. Some of the best journalism I have seen. This is your calling, Bethany. ❤❤ We have all made mistakes, hopefully Bravo learns from this. Keep your head up, Rachael. Keep doing the work. We do recover. ❤❤❤

[@DalisaMorriss]

I wonder if you would feel the same way if your best friend did that to you. Idc much about Sandoval but Rachel and Arianna were friends like she defended her and there is nothing that can be said that would make that ok

[@innermeetme]

Like Bethenny said, are the people on these shows always really best friends or are these just manufactured friendships under bright lights with intense drama encouraged between all of them? There is so much complexity to life, people's realities, and their personalities as it is. Reality TV is not showing us how people actually are per se because producers on Bravo want as much drama as they can get and they encourage really low and shallow sides of people to come out. It's a bunch of smoke and mirrors. Anyone could get drained from it and not be their best self. I don't think any of what I've said excuses this girl's behavior but she's young, obviously naive, and will learn. People don't need to throw a bunch of hate at her. If she takes responsibility, true responsibility, and grows from it, she will be a better person, and that's all anyone could ask for. She's not a piece of shit, just a human with a shadow side. I hope she learns to have true self-respect and self-love -- she will do better for others if she does, as it were. @@DalisaMorriss

[@Trackcat1990]

This interview is incredibly eye opening and it really paints the bigger picture of what we don’t always get to see as viewers. You can tell that she’s a good person and she just got caught up in everything. Is she perfect? Of course not but none of us are. I truly hope she has a healing journey on her path to being a better person. ❤

[@marcyoconnell2398]

I feel that Rachel definitely clarified alot and she is well spoken and definitely not the stupid girl that VPR portrayed ...... She stepped into the lions den and they ate her alive I'm glad she got to speak HER TRUTH

[@danniiwilson40]

I watched this from Edinburgh Scotland. Getting ready for work. I literally was putting makeup on. When Bethany started reading, the words thrown at Rachel!. I started crying 😢 a little. I am a grown 40 Yr old woman who has watched VPR for 8 + years. I was that person who judged a little, but I also knew it was blown up. I know if James had an affair with Aurian.... Rachel would not have been given the same support back. So I felt extremely sorry, disappointed, and distressed that this young woman Has been used as a beat down, venting bag. Bethany! I am proud you have seen the injustice in this situation. And I hope you help this woman get reimbursed for " her story," as you said. They all have cashed their cheques and have their ferrari's.

[@BriRena33]

Absolutely like I really also think Raquel has severe mental health issues and her being medicated and everything is relatable. I think people get so mad at her for not reacting the way others would or showing a lot of emotion but honestly that can be a side effect of anti depressants depending on what she’s on. No one deserves to be spoken to like that. We’re all human. She has emotions you can hear it in her voice despite what she says or how it comes out.

[@ThatDonna]

James and Raquel would have been broken up if he had an affair with Ariana, so....not the same. Now, when he was sleeping around on Raquel, she did have a lot of support. She just ignored it...🤷‍♀️

[@jazzy_vibes9825]

Well only Bethany Frankel have the gut to stand up to Andy Cohen and everyone to call them up on their BS! 👏👏👏

[@ajr3770]

I call B.S. This was sooo much more than a fling or a one-night-stand. It was evil and deviant for S E V E N M O N T H S, and if any of the cast members had done this they would have been treated the same way. If you listen to this woman, she still doesn’t understand the severity of what she did, she’s all about her own journey. Bethenny’s comment on “I’d be in prison if i was your mum’… she’d be in prison if that was her friend who had done what Rachel did!!!

[@lilliangilbert4252]

I LOVE BETHANY, SHES RAW!! HONEST AND VERY COMPASIONATE! KEEP DOING THIS BETHANY! 😊

[@ryansommer2158]

Thank you Bethany for your heart and compassion. My heart goes out to Raquel and I wish her an amazing future away from the Toxicity.

[@Enlightened77777]

Nobody ever should question their friend about their sex life with their boyfriend because you are screwing him! Bethany you failed. It’s all about the heat of her sin, she got caught up in selfishness and was devious in her actions. She let her star power go to her head and she DID get to talk on the reunion, she just had not much to say because she was the odd man out obviously because of what she did! She didn’t run into oblivian because she still wants her 15 minutes

[@Barone932]

I agree!!! I mean no one is perfect yes we all make mistakes, but what did you expect going on this show. I’m sure she knew the background of it since she was a fan of it prior to being cast. Yes she should have her say and I do NOT agree with the way she was treated by the cast at the reunion, but whether Ariana was your best friend or not it’s still wrong. And what about her kissing Schwartz. I wish her well and hope she got the help she needed.

[@jamiep9694]

She didn't deserve to be treated like trash after...glass houses.....

[@mikehunt7360]

@@jamiep9694she did though 😂

[@katherinevanhorn217]

EXACTLY! it’s wild that she’s sitting here playing the victim, STILL. It’s crazy of her to say her and ariana weren’t that close and didn’t have “personal conversations” like she didn’t ask ariana about her sex life with her boyfriend…. and then continue to say she’s a kind and caring person and it’s insane to her that people think she’s the villain. AND ITS WORKING!! people are falling for it

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Praying for you Rachel. Not just for your mental health but spiritual as well. Romans 10:9-10🙏💕

[@gracethroughfaithbloodofje4753]

She's no victim, iam a Christian but not a doormat

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

​@@gracethroughfaithbloodofje4753 Praying for you as well. John 3:17 "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him"

[@gracethroughfaithbloodofje4753]

@@NewCreationInChrist896 that's a salvation verse, but good job on manipulating scripture to defend bad character smh

[@micheleobrien5672]

@@gracethroughfaithbloodofje4753 lol “i am a Christian”. What does that mean (especially these days). People should act like a Christian, not say “i am a Christian”. It would be better to say i am a kind person. I am an empathetic person. I am not judgmental (which is opposite of modern day “Christian’s”

[@shawngrissom1141]

​@@micheleobrien5672 you sound pretty judgemental ijs

[@deborahallen9497]

Bethany, what an awesome job you did allowing her to share her side of the story. The implications are truly astounding!!!!