Raquel Leviss bought a lightning bolt necklace like the one worn by Tom Sandoval on Vanderpump Rules, seemingly hinting at their relationship. The purchase was made before news broke that the two were hooking up after Tom’s breakup with his long-time girlfriend Ariana Madix. Fans have also noticed that both Raquel and Tom had been wearing matching lightning bolt necklaces for months, with Tom recently being seen wearing a lightning bolt jacket seemingly in support of Raquel.
Raquel Leviss bought a lightning bolt necklace similar to the one Tom Sandoval wears on “Vanderpump Rules” before it was revealed that they were hooking up.
Reality TV stars Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval were recently in the news for their alleged affair, which came to light in March. However, before their relationship was public knowledge, Raquel was seen buying a $780 lightning bolt necklace that was similar to one Tom had been spotted wearing. In a Pump Rules preview clip released on May 5, Raquel shops for the necklace with Charli Burnett, commenting on the cost and even trying it on. Later, in the teaser, she agrees to buy it, describing it as a “birthday gift to myself.”
Eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out that both Raquel and Tom had been seen wearing matching lightning bolt necklaces for months prior to their affair becoming public. One TikTok user expressed their surprise, saying, “How did no one notice?! My God!” Meanwhile, another user found the revelation uncomfortable, writing, “This literally makes my skin CRAWWWWWL.”
Throughout season 10 of Vanderpump Rules, Tom denied any involvement with Raquel. However, following the news of their affair, he issued two public apologies for his actions. Raquel also expressed remorse for her role in the scandal. Meanwhile, Tom claimed on a podcast that he and Raquel had decided to “take a break” from their relationship; however, a sighting of Tom wearing a lightning bolt jacket in May led fans to believe that he was still showing support for Raquel.
While Tom and Raquel’s actions have caused a stir among fans and costars alike, Tom’s ex-girlfriend and Pump Rules castmate Ariana Madix has moved on with a new partner, Daniel Wai. Scheana Shay, another Pump Rules star, expressed her dissatisfaction with the situation, saying, “These were two of my absolute best friends, so to lose both of them at the same time [was hard]. I could never see continuing a friendship after what I found out.”
Vanderpump Rules airs on Bravo on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET.
