How Vanderpump Will Handle the Reunion Amid Raquel-Scheana Restraining Order Drama?
The show appears to still be grappling with the fallout from the cheating scandal.
Bravo's reality show, which focuses on the employees of Lisa Vanderpump's upscale Los Angeles restaurants, has been a major success.
Viewers can't get enough of the show's phenomenal drama. However, the situation took a darker turn when Tom Sandoval, a key cast member, cheated on his longtime girlfriend with a younger colleague, Raquel Leviss, causing chaos. And the mess isn't over yet, with Raquel getting into a bitter confrontation with Scheana.
After being physically assaulted by Scheana during a dispute over the cheating incident, Raquel filed a restraining order against her coworker. This development has left fans questioning the dynamic of the upcoming reunion.
It has been revealed that Raquel will attend the reunion via Zoom, as the restraining order is still in effect, a fact that fans are not at all happy about.
Audiences have long anticipated a face-to-face encounter between Raquel and Tom's girlfriend, Ariana, with the reunion being the ideal setting. Many feel Raquel is taking the easy way out and have urged Scheana to participate via Zoom instead, allowing Raquel and Ariana to confront each other in person.
Bravo should consider supporting this idea by compensating Scheana for her absence, as the prospect of Raquel attending in person could attract more viewers to the reunion.
The production team could further accommodate this by scheduling Scheana and Raquel to never appear on set simultaneously, which should be relatively easy to arrange.
Nevertheless, not all fans are convinced Raquel would have the courage to face Ariana in person on camera, suspecting she will opt for the safer Zoom alternative. Moreover, given the scandal's impact on the show's reputation, it is unlikely that Raquel will return for the next season of Vanderpump Rules.