Tom Schwartz on Why He Doesn’t See Future With Raquel Leviss

Tom Schwartz opened up in regards to the connection he shares with Raquel Leviss whereas attending BravoCon on Saturday.

Following weeks of rumors relating to their supposed romance in addition to their alleged hookup, the Vanderpump Rules solid member had nothing however good issues to say about his co-star, admitting that he’s loved attending to know her within the months since splitting from ex-wife Katie Maloney.

“We have, like, a connection,” he advised E! News on October 15. “Yes, me and Raquel have gotten much closer. I have a great appreciation for her. I’ve gotten to know her, and I’ve gotten to see all these different facets of her personality I didn’t know existed…I didn’t realize how f-cking funny Raquel is—and witty.”

At the tip of August, as they attended the Mexico marriage ceremony of Scheana Shay and Brock Davies, Tom and Raquel reportedly sparked “tension” between Tom and Katie as they reported “made out” and “more.” But whereas they’ve been seen trying “cozy” in current weeks, Tom stated he’s extra centered on his and Tom Sandoval‘s companies than relationship.

“At this point in my life, dating seems like such an abstraction to me,” Tom defined. “I’m not even thinking about dating, I’m embracing being single, focusing on my career, and our business.”

Tom echoed comparable sentiments throughout one other interview, saying that whereas he’s glad to have opened his thoughts to Raquel, he doesn’t see a future between them.

“I don’t think so,” he stated to Page Six. “I have a great admiration for her, and we’re tight, we’re friends, we’re boys… It’s been an absolute pleasure to get to know her on a deeper level. I’ve been chatting with people [about how] I didn’t really ever bond with Raquel before, but now I see the depth of character and how funny she is.”

Although Tom and Raquel received’t be getting critical anytime quickly, Tom confirmed they shared “a climatic moment” — however he wouldn’t reveal particulars.

“I’ll just say that I have a great appreciation for her, and it’s cool,” he teased.

Also at BravoCon over the weekend, as Tom admitted he was “a sad sack of sh-t” after his break up from Katie whereas attending a panel, Raquel stated she finds Tom to be “cute.”

“We have a little flirty, friendly connection that’s lighthearted and fun,” Raquel advised Page Six. “He’s a very sweet guy, obviously, and easy to talk to. It’s just very nice to have a friend in my corner.”

Vanderpump Rules season 10 is anticipated to start airing on Bravo later this yr or early subsequent yr.