Nicole Weingart/Bravo Raquel Leviss in "Vanderpump Rules" season 10.
“Vanderpump Rules” alum Jax Taylor, who left the Bravo series in 2020, claimed that his former castmate, Raquel Leviss, attempted to plan out her scenes “when she first jumped on” the show’s cast in 2016.
During the May 16 episode of comedian Heather McDonald’s podcast, “Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald,” McDonald told Taylor that she believes he is a good reality television personality because he seems authentic. The father of one replied by alleging that some of his castmates, including Leviss, would “rehearse themselves” before filming “Vanderpump Rules” scenes.
“There was certain people on the show that did that, rehearse themselves, Raquel did that when she first jumped on. We would catch her, like, literally have a script in her hand and she would practice her lines and we would catch her, I’m like, ‘Are you reading lines of a reality show that’s supposed to be just off the cuff?’” stated Taylor.
The former “Vanderpump Rules” personality suggested he believed Leviss wanted to be prepared for scenes because “she was just really nervous at the time.”
“She was just really nervous, but we would catch her, like, reading lines before we’re going into a scene and, like, these scenes are like, okay, we’re going to go to a pool party, like, how could you be practicing lines at a pool party? Like what are — I didn’t understand that,” said Taylor.
He also stated that “there was other people” who rehearsed before shooting episodes.
“It is nerve-racking, I mean being on show like this, especially with the girls on our show, they are very intense,” said Taylor.
Jax Taylor Spoke About Tom Sandoval & Raquel Leviss’ Affair
While recording the “Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald” podcast episode, Taylor spoke about his former friend, Tom Sandoval and Leviss’ months-long affair. The “Vanderpump Rules” alum stated that he was not surprised when reports about Sandoval’s cheating scandal began circulating in early March 2023. He claimed that the Schwartz & Sandy’s co-owner was unfaithful throughout his relationship with his now ex-girlfriend, Ariana Madix.
“This has been going on for years. He finally just got caught. I have been saying this for years,” said Taylor.
Taylor shared similar comments about Sandoval’s affair on the March 22 episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” alongside his wife of three years, Brittany Cartwright. While he asserted he was not “surprised” about Sandoval’s involvement with Leviss, Cartwright shared she did not expect the news. She explained she “was extremely shocked” because Leviss was “so close” to Madix.
Cartwright also shared that she does not believe Sandoval and Leviss are “in love.” Taylor then stated he thinks Sandoval was interested in pursuing the former pageant queen because “she’s easily manipulated.”
In the “Vanderpump Rules” season 10 finale, which premiered on May 17, Sandoval admitted that he had sexual encounters with two other people, including Annemarie Maldonado, known as “Miami Girl,” when he was with Madix. He asserted, however, that his ex-girlfriend was aware of his involvement with Maldonado. Madix confirmed she knew about “Miami Girl” and explained the incident occurred “before [they] were exclusive” in the May 17 episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.”
Jax Taylor Believes Tom Sandoval Is ‘Not Sorry’
As “Vanderpump Rules” fans are aware, Taylor cheated on Cartwright with his former “Vanderpump Rules” castmate Faith Stowers in 2017. While recording the May 2 episode of the “Forever Young” podcast, the 43-year-old seemed to reference his affair when speaking about Sandoval’s cheating scandal. He stated that while he does not “have too much of a leg to stand on on this topic,” he has taken issue with the fact that Sandoval seems to have “a lack of empathy.” Taylor also said that he “heard bits and pieces of” Sandoval’s April 11 interview on Howie Mandel’s podcast, “Howie Mandel Does Stuff.”
“Now, you know, him doing a podcast — I feel like he’s not sorry at all. He hasn’t gave like an apology,” said Taylor.