The podcast discusses rumors about Raquel's earnings and inclusion in the opening credits, debates fair compensation and a video controversy, analyzes a physical altercation involving Sheena, delves into allegations and reactions, criticizes the Raquel episode, and talks about Bethany's approach to charting, Patreon plans, delayed venue opening, and upcoming shows.
The hosts speculate on the reason behind the discrepancy in Raquel's reported salary, with Lisa Vanderpump mentioning a higher amount of $361,000, potentially due to a bonus for the reunion.
The hosts delve into the controversy surrounding Sandoval secretly recording Raquel, discussing his motivations and the violation she felt upon discovering the recording.
Deep dives
Raquel's Salary and Bonus Debate
The podcast episode discusses the debate surrounding Raquel's salary and bonus on Vanderpump Rules. Reports claimed that she was paid $350k, but Lisa Vanderpump mentioned a higher amount of $361,000. The hosts speculate whether the higher amount was due to a bonus for the reunion. They also question if Raquel's salary increased from season 9 to season 10, considering it was her first time in the opening credits. The hosts agree that Raquel deserved to be well-paid for her contributions during season 9 and 10.
The Recording Controversy with Sandoval
The podcast delves into the controversy surrounding Sandoval secretly recording Raquel. She did not know about the recording and felt violated when she discovered it. The hosts discuss Sandoval's reasons for recording, claiming that he wanted to see how beautiful she is and later realizing that the recording made him look bad. They also mention Sandoval's attempt to have the recording edited out of the reunion, which he threatened to not film if his request was not fulfilled. Bravo later denied offering Sandoval a producer credit.
Kristen's Allegations and Bravo's Silence
The podcast explores the allegations against Sandoval made by Kristen. It is mentioned that there are rumors and claims of alleged abuse in addition to other incidents involving Sandoval. Kristen's upcoming Vanity Fair article is highlighted as a potential source for more details on these allegations. The hosts discuss how Bravo and the cast seemingly want to keep these allegations quiet to avoid a scandal that could damage the show. They also mention the timing of Kristen's spin-off announcement coinciding with her silence on the allegations.
Raquel's Treatment and Rewarding Bad Behavior
The podcast points out the contrasting treatment of Raquel and Sandoval by the cast and production. While Sandoval was punished by being kicked out of the friend group, Raquel faced emotional abuse. The hosts suggest that bad behavior is being rewarded on the show, with fired cast members being rehired and rewarded with new storylines. They question the fairness of this and highlight the importance of holding cast members accountable for their actions. They also discuss the potential impact of upcoming allegations on the future of the show.