Ariana Madix has lost her appeal bid in the revenge porn lawsuit levied against her from her former Vanderpump Rules costar Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. According to court documents obtained by Us on Wednesday, August 5, the California Court of Appeals ruled that Madix’s attempt to get Leviss’ lawsuit thrown out has failed. Related: Ariana Madix Breaks Silence on Tom Sandoval’s Lawsuit Against Her Ariana Madix is finally speaking out about her ex Tom Sandoval’s lawsuit against her. Madix and Leviss’ drama started back in March 2023, after Madix broke up with Sandoval following his public affair with Leviss. Related: Ariana Madix Claims Raquel Leviss Wants to ‘Punish’ Her for Scandoval Drama Ariana Madix’s attorneys have responded to Rachel “Raquel” Leviss’ revenge porn lawsuit.