‘Pump Rules’ recap: Lala says Raquel’s self-worth comes from a man’s approval

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Lala Kent said Raquel Leviss sought validation from men during an explosive argument on Wednesday’s episode of “Vanderpump Rules.”

“You know what I think? I think that your self-worth comes from approval of a man, which is very sad to me,” Kent told Leviss during a one-on-one conversation at Scheana Shay and Brock Davies’ wedding.

Kent told Leviss that she predicts the former beauty pageant queen is on the verge of a “mental breakdown” and she will need “some love” and “some support.”

“I always need love and support and I appreciate the people that give it to me,” Leviss replied, to which Kent fired back, “No, you appreciate people who bob their head and tell you that everything is good.”

Lala Kent talking to Raquel Leviss on "Vanderpump Rules"
Lala Kent called out Raquel Leviss for needing a man’s approval to contribute to her self-worth on Wednesday’s episode of “Vanderpump Rules.”
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Raquel Leviss and Lala Kent talking on "Vanderpump RUles"
The two ladies sat down and discussed the complicated friendship they’ve had over the last few months.
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The former friends got into the heated conversation while reflecting on the previous digs they had made about each other — including Leviss calling Kent a “mistress bimbo” and the “Row” actress telling Leviss that she would “never trust [her] around [her] man.”

“I just wanted to say, I feel bad about my comment that I made to you at the pool party,” Leviss said, referring to the “mistress bimbo” remark.

Kent, 32, admitted that she was “confused” about where that came from since she thought they had a “beautiful moment” when she comforted Leviss, 28, during a panic attack on the girls’ trip to Las Vegas.

Raquel Leviss talking on "Vanderpump Rules"
Leviss claimed that their problems began when she felt “attacked” by Kent, Katie Maloney and Kristina Kelly on a Vegas trip.
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Leviss explained that before that moment, she felt Kent — along with Katie Maloney and Kristina Kelly — were “judging her” for being “a bit of a drunk mess” after a night out.

“I felt like I was being attacked,” Leviss told her, adding in a confessional that the “mean girl behavior” and “gaslighting” was “exhausting.”


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Leviss then suggested that Kent get a “hobby” since all she can seem to do is “talk about me.”

“A hobby, bitch? I don’t care about this,” Kent fired back. “What I do care about is how you’ve affected my friend. I think it’s gross, I think it’s dirty, I think it’s disgusting and I think you need to go find yourself elsewhere. Be prepared.”

Raquel Leviss talking in a confessional
Leviss said she felt “exhausted” by Kent’s “gaslighting.”
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Tom Schwartz and Raquel Leviss kissing
Kent then slammed Leviss as “disgusting” for kissing Maloney’s then-estranged husband, Tom Schwartz.
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Kent was referring to Leviss making out with Tom Schwartz the night prior — who was in the midst of a divorce from Maloney.

Leviss and Schwartz’s kiss immediately created tension between the friend group, as some people thought it was fine for him to move on while others criticized him for doing so with one of their mutual friends.

However, their feelings towards the kiss ultimately diminished after Leviss’ months-long affair with Schwartz’s best friend, Tom Sandoval, was exposed last month.

Raquel Leviss, Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix sitting on "Vanderpump Rules"
The kiss was eventually overshadowed by Leviss having a “full-on affair” with Schwartz’s best friend, Tom Sandoval.
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Page Six previously reported that Sandoval’s then-girlfriend, Ariana Madix, dumped him after discovering a sexually explicit video of Leviss on his phone on March 1.

The affair — since dubbed “Scandoval” — will play out in the current season, as well as on the highly anticipated “nuclear” reunion.

“Vanderpump Rules” airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.

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