Reality TV Aficionado Meghan McCain Voices Empathy for Raquel Leviss over Ariana Madix in Sandoval Fallout

Meghan McCain, known for her love of reality TV, has expressed her opinion on the fallout between Raquel Leviss and the cast of Vanderpump Rules. In her column for The Daily Mail, McCain discusses the intense criticism levied at Leviss by her fellow cast members during a reunion episode of the show. The reunion, which was filmed in March and aired recently, marked the first time Leviss confronted the group since news broke of her affair with Tom Sandoval. This affair occurred while Sandoval was still in a long-term relationship with co-star Ariana Madix.

McCain describes the situation as captivating television but believes that something went terribly wrong. She observes that Leviss and Sandoval faced an overwhelming amount of genuine hatred from their peers. McCain admits to feeling more empathy for Leviss than for Madix as the drama unfolded in the media.

During the final part of the reunion, Leviss's co-stars held nothing back, with Madix launching a profanity-laced tirade against her. Lala Kent later admitted to feeling disturbed by the situation, which McCain characterizes as a brutal confrontation.

McCain argues that reality TV should be an escape, not a platform for sadism, and expresses concern for Leviss, who was visibly shaken and crying. She mentions that Leviss sought treatment at a behavioral health and trauma facility after the reunion was filmed.

A source close to Leviss revealed that she is remorseful for her actions and is undergoing treatment to understand the reasons behind her choices and grow from her mistakes.

While Madix moves on with new opportunities, endorsements, and media features, McCain urges Bravo not to forget about Leviss. She believes that "Scandoval" brought the show and the network unprecedented cultural significance, and she wants to see how Leviss's story unfolds with sensitivity from here on out.

McCain's comments coincide with former Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder speaking out against the online hate directed at her former co-stars. Schroeder emphasizes the emotional damage caused by such attacks and questions who has the authority to decide the appropriate punishment. She criticizes Sandoval's recent behavior and expresses her disapproval of hateful online conduct.