Lisa Vanderpump is keeping quiet about the contract negotiations between Raquel Leviss and Bravo, at least publicly. When asked about the situation while at TomTom Restaurant & Bar in West Hollywood, Lisa playfully tried to leave the conversation. However, the entire interaction was witnessed by the TMZ Celebrity Tour.
Lisa was more willing to discuss the final days of her flagship eatery, Pump Restaurant Lounge. But when it came to Raquel’s contract discussions and the filming of a new season of “Vanderpump Rules,” she remained tight-lipped.
TMZ previously reported that Raquel and Bravo had started negotiating her new deal, but time is ticking as the new season is already being filmed. Raquel recently made headlines for her cheating scandal with Tom Sandoval, which adds an extra layer of drama to negotiations.
While Lisa didn’t disclose any dollar demands or contract details, she did mention that the return date is ultimately up to Raquel. Raquel is reportedly nearing the end of her stay at a mental health facility, where she has been residing for over two months.
In addition to Raquel’s contract negotiations, Lisa also commented on how the other “Vanderpump Rules” stars will receive Raquel upon her return. She mentioned that it will be up to the cast members to welcome Raquel back into the fold after the drama with Tom Sandoval. Lisa pointed out that the cast members often do their own thing and don’t necessarily listen to her.
During the conversation with Lisa, TMZ mentioned former cast member Jax Taylor, who recently criticized her role on the show. However, the details of her response were not disclosed.
The TMZ article includes images from the encounter with Lisa Vanderpump at TomTom Restaurant & Bar. The accompanying video blocks feature images related to the story, including a photo of Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval and a photo of Lisa Vanderpump at Pump Restaurant Lounge.
Overall, the article provides an update on the contract negotiations between Raquel Leviss and Bravo for “Vanderpump Rules.” It highlights Lisa Vanderpump’s avoidance of the topic and hints at the potential drama upon Raquel’s return to the show. The article also mentions the recent criticism of Lisa’s role on “Vanderpump Rules” by former cast member Jax Taylor.