Sandoval’s nine-year relationship with fellow “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix subsequently ended.
Madix reportedly had no idea that her longtime friend and partner were seeing each other behind her back.
Despite rumors of a possible romance between the two,Sandoval denied cheating with Levissbefore the scandal broke out.
The fallout that followed Leviss and Sandoval was massive, to say the least.
Leviss received death threats on social media, resulting in her family reaching out to the FBI.
That said, both Leviss and Sandoval apologized on social media for their affair.
Leviss released a message throughEntertainment Tonightthat expressed regret for destroying her friendship with Madix.
I am taking steps to understand my behavior and make healthier choices."
Shay denied this event occurred, and a court dismissed the restraining order later that month.
However, the pressure and the repercussions of the affair became too much for Leviss.
In April, Leviss checked into a mental health facility for therapy.
Bravo and production were aware and in support of her journey towards better mental health."
At the time of this publication, there’s no word if Leviss has left the facility.
The once-active social media star has not posted onInstagramsince news of the affair became public.
The entrepreneur dished about his relationship with Leviss in an interview on “Howie Mandel Does Stuff.”
Sandoval told Mandel that he and Leviss remained on good terms.
Before adding, “We’re just kind of taking a break.”
This echoed a similar statement put out in March by Leviss inPeople.
Right now I need to heal."
And that’s where things still are."
Despite this, Leviss and Sandoval are believed to be in communication with each other.
PerTMZ, Sandoval was pictured talking to Leviss on the phone during a flight in late May.
