‘Vanderpump’: Lala Kent Dishes Raquel Leviss’ Big Secret

Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent is dishing on one of co-star Raquel Leviss’ biggest secrets. The former pageant model has had a lot hidden in Season 10. That ultimately caused a massive scandal and for her to lose all of her closest friends. Now, Lala is sharing the truth about something Raquel tried to keep hidden for a very long time. What is it? Read on for more details.

Lala Kent Dishes Raquel Leviss’ Big Secret

Since Raquel Leviss joined Pump Rules in Season 5, she has only ever been known by ‘Raquel.’ Yet, Lala Kent had some unkind nicknames for James Kennedy’s ex-fiancee at times. After it was revealed that Leviss had been having an affair with Tom Sandoval, people started calling her ‘Rachel.’ As it turned out, that is her birth name. It was actually seen when she did an Instagram story heading to Scheana Shay’s Mexico wedding. Raquel’s boarding pass was displayed and so was her name, which was listed as Rachel Savannah Leviss.

Fans immediately went crazy. However, it was not until she betrayed her best friend, Ariana Madix by having an affair with Sandoval that the cast started publicly calling her by Rachel. On Tuesday, June 6th, Lala Kent appeared on The View. She talked all things Vanderpump and referred to Raquel as Rachel. When she was questioned about this, she explained how the name change happened. Apparently, when Raquel was five, she asked her mother if she could change her name from Rachel. Why? Supposedly, a prima ballerina lived across the street and her name was Raquel.

Now, whether or not this is a true story, only Lala Kent knows. Yet, she seemed to struggle with her identity in Season 10. Raquel confessed to SUR manager, Peter Madrigal that she had aged out of pageants. So, this left her feeling lost. She also talked about this at her camping birthday trip and how she had to act one way when she was in pageants. After she left, she had to figure out who she was. So, it seems that she has always been searching.

Rachel Revealed

Fans also caught Raquel Leviss’ real name in the TRO she filed against Scheana Shay. So, if they had not caught it in her Instagram story in 2022, they found out in March 2023. Lala Kent has never liked Raquel from the moment they met. Yet, she did note that if ‘Scandoval’ had not occurred, Raquel would have won Season 10. Fans disagreed with her but now, they dislike Raquel even more. Especially after she was completely devoid of emotion during the reunion. As everyone was breaking down, she was just smiling, laughing, or she was stone-faced.

Do you believe that this is how Raquel Leviss chose her name? Are you happy that Lala Kent exposed her? Let us know and watch Vanderpump Rules Wednesdays on Bravo.