Vanderpump Rules: James Kennedy & Raquel Leviss' Relationship Timeline
The sad news that James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss, stars of Vanderpump Rules, have parted ways after five years together has Bravo viewers thinking about their relationship timeline. The DJ has always been a hothead, with many viewers thinking Raquel should have cut her losses long ago. But, against all odds, the couple had a good run until they didn't.
Vanderpump Rules viewers will recall that James spent his first three seasons as Kristen Doute's boyfriend and then Lala Kent's boy toy. The chemistry between James and Kristen was undeniable, but the two were toxic for one another. In contrast, James and Lala just seemed to be drinking buddies. James and relationships of any kind have never gone hand in hand. Viewers were shocked when he entered his third season with a serious girlfriend on his arm.
Viewers were introduced to Raquel in 2016 as the meek beauty queen. From the start, the young couple had the odds stacked against them. James and Raquel had to battle multiple cheating allegations after he was accused of sleeping with a SUR waitress. The brunette always stood by her English beau, but viewers never understood why, especially after how badly he treated her.
The Vanderpump Rules couple's relationship was no walk in the park. James struggled with his addiction but finally, in 2019, started the journey to sobriety. In 2020 he celebrated his one year of sobriety with Raquel by his side. Everything was beginning to look up for Raquel and James as they seemed happier than ever.
In May of 2021, the couple announced they had gotten engaged. Vanderpump Rules viewers watched as James planned a Coachella-themed proposal on the actual festival grounds. The DJ aptly named the event Rachella. James handpicked and designed the ring, and even though it came out of a Tiffany's box, it was not a Tiffany diamond. During season 9, Raquel has started to come out of her shell more and even begun to have her own voice. Instead of the deer in the headlights look, she now has opinions.
In December 2021, the couple announced they had called off their wedding plans and ended the engagement. In a dual social media announcement, both James and Raquel revealed they no longer love one another and decided to part ways. The news didn't come as a surprise since viewers have noticed how terribly James has been treating Raquel this past season. After her botched nose surgery, he told her if her second surgery went wrong, he would be the one to have to look at it and would probably leave. Most viewers are happy the mismatched duo have finally gone their separate ways.
Vanderpump Rules airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. EST on Bravo.
Source: Screenrant
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