Rachel Leviss lost 8,000 Instagram followers after sharing festival photos on social media - but is grateful for those who 'want to see me thrive!'

Rachel Leviss lost a whooping 8,000 Instagram followers since she shared her 2024 festival content. 

The Vanderpump Rules alum, who was part of the 'Scandoval' cheating scandal which seemingly saved the reality show from cancellation, appeared to be taking it in stride.

News of the affair Leviss, 29, had with fellow cast make Tom Sandoval, 41, behind the back of his girlfriend Ariana Madix, 38, broke in March of 2023.

The news resulted in the show about the staff at a restaurant run by namesake Lisa Vanderpump turning into a ratings gold mine for the series and for Bravo. 

'Welp, I’ve lost 8K followers since posting all my festival photos and videos… oh well,' the former beauty queen posted on Instagram.

'Thank you to the real ones that have been supporting me and want to see me thrive! ily,' she said. Posting one of those festival pictures, she added, 'Here’s a pic of me and that dandelion I love.'

Commenters were quick to share their own theories as to why the Rachel Goes Rogue podcast host was less popular than before.

'I don’t think it’s the festival content, I think it’s your inability to take responsibility & continue being a mean girl/talking about VPR when you said you wouldn’t,' suggested one.

'I don't feel sorry for you and the least. You showed the kind of person that you are. With friends like you...' stated another.

Luckily for Leviss, some were still on her side. 

'Their loss. God forbid you live a life that includes fun. Sick to think that they’d rather see you suffering in a melancholy - depressed state. To boot, they’d rip you apart for that too. You can’t win hun….live your life,' advised a fan.

'Ignore the haters. You don’t need to be punished forever.' wrote another follower.

'You took accountability. You took the steps to make things better. You are allowed to be happy and share your truths for as long as you want. And you can change your name whenever and to whatever YOU want. This is your life. Celebrate moving in and healing. ❤️‍' 

Leviss has sued Sandoval under California's Revenge Porn law for recording intimate FaceTime interactions and saving them. 

Madix discovered one of the videos on Sandoval's phone, which lead to the revelation of the affair. 

She is also suing Madix for allegedly obtaining two of the videos and distributing them or showing them to others without Leviss' consent. 

On May 24, a judge in Los Angeles ruled Leviss had enough evidence to move forward with the lawsuit.