Scheana Shay has said she “fully intends” to be at the Vanderpump Rules meeting in person despite Raquel Leviss’ temporary restraining order against her.
The 37-year-old reality star – who was recently championed by co-star Kristen Doute – took to her Sheananigans podcast on Saturday and responded to widespread speculation from fans that she wouldn’t be able to attend the reunion.
Shay proclaimed, “As far as I know, I fully intend to be there in person. I have no say on how it works logistically – if it’s Zoom.
“We also have another COVID test that we need to do before the meeting. So it’s not up to me. I just want to be very clear.
The next RVP meeting was thrown into chaos after Leviss, 28, obtained a temporary restraining order against Shay this week after accusing her of assault, which Scheana vehemently denied.
Ready to rumble: Scheana Shay, 37, said she was “fully planning” to be at the Vanderpump rules meeting in person. Shay’s attendance at the reunion was called into question after co-star Raquel Leviss, 28, was granted a temporary restraining order against her this week
Leviss requested the restraining order after claiming that Shay punched her in the face, giving her a black eye.
She also said that Shay pushed her into a breaking wall, which allegedly hurt the back of her head.
Speaking to Page Six on Wednesday, Scheana’s attorney, Neama Rahmani, claimed Leviss was “sabotaging” the reunion by seeking a temporary restraining order.
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Leviss and Shay. A Bravo representative declined to comment.
Leviss has been accused of having an affair with co-star Tom Sandoval, who had been in a nine-year relationship with Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix.
The bomb cheating scandal is what prompted Shay to hit Leviss, adding more fuel to the fire of VPR’s explosive 10th season.
The meeting is currently scheduled for March 23, nearly a week before a hearing on Leviss’ restraining order.
Neither Leviss nor Shay can be in the same room for the event, which usually takes on a confrontational atmosphere.
Can’t keep her out: The reality star took to her Sheananigans podcast on Saturday and responded to widespread fan speculation that she wouldn’t be able to attend the reunion. Shay proclaimed, “As far as I know, I fully intend to be there in person. I have no say in how it works logistically – if it’s Zoom’
To be clear: Scheana added: “We also have another COVID test that we need to do before the meeting. So it’s not up to me. I just want it to be very clear’
Messy: The next VPR meeting was thrown into chaos after Leviss, 28, obtained a temporary restraining order against Shay this week after accusing her of assault, which Scheana vehemently denied
Yikes: Leviss requested the restraining order after claiming Shay punched her in the face, giving her a black eye. She also said that Shay pushed her into a breaking wall, which allegedly hurt the back of her head.
“The temporary restraining order, as it currently stands, currently prohibits Scheana from being within 100 yards of Rachel, so they cannot both be physically present at the meeting,” Rahmani continued.
He added that “there is really no mechanism to modify this type of temporary civil injunction before the [March 29 court] hear, so the reunion, at least having them all together in person, is definitely in jeopardy.
He noted that “Scheana still can’t communicate with Rachel, either directly or through an intermediary,” which would seemingly rule out the possibility of a dramatic confrontation between the two, which producers — and audiences — are likely hoping for.
Andy Cohen, who would host the reunion, suggested on his radio show that fans could hear two of the two feuding women via solo interview segments, allowing them to share their side of the story and react. to Raquel’s case without communicating directly. .
Despite the temporary restraining order filed against her, Shay denied ever assaulting Leviss through Rahmani.
“Scheana Shay never hit Rachel, period,” he told Page Six on March 9, referring to Leviss by his legal first name. “This whole thing is an invention of a known liar and a cheat who betrayed everyone close to him.”
In a note of apology Leviss shared for Tom Sandoval’s ex Ariana Madix on March 8, she claimed she was “physically assaulted.” She appeared to be referring to the alleged altercation with Shay, during which she claimed she was punched in the face.
Last week, Shay joked that the cast of Vanderpump Rules would need “cages” at their reunion in order to keep everyone safe.
Major betrayal: Leviss has been accused of having an affair with co-star Tom Sandoval, 39, who had a nine-year relationship with Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix, 37 (Sandoval, Madix and Leviss photographed in November)
Gasoline for the fire: The bomb cheating scandal is what prompted Shay to punch Leviss, adding more fuel to the fire of VPR’s explosive 10th season
Do nothing: Last week, Shay joked that the cast of Vanderpump Rules would need ‘cages’ during their reunion in order to protect everyone (Scheana pictured in February 2023)
On Wednesday, Ariana finally broke her silence on the alleged affair and extended her gratitude to her family and close circle of friends.
She specifically praised those who gave her the strength to carry on and saw me through my darkest hours. To say I was devastated and broken is an understatement.
“However, I know I am not alone in this. So many of my closest friends are also mourning this loss at this time and reeling from this betrayal on so many levels.
“I’m so lucky to have the best support system in the world and I hope I can thank everyone for the love you’ve shown me.” What doesn’t kill me is better to run.
