Raquel Leviss fuels dating rumors with Tom Schwartz at the Schwartz & Sandy BravoCon panel

Tom Schwartz and Raquel Leviss have been denying their romance all throughout BravoCon2022, however, their contradictory actions over the three-day event simultaneously fueled dating rumors.

Leviss raised eyebrows when she made an unannounced visit to the Cocktails with Schwartz & Sandy panel on Sunday, which was moderated by DailyMail.com senior reporter Caitlyn Becker.

The Vanderpump Rules star quietly arrived backstage with Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval, wearing a rhinestone TomTom hoodie, and sat in the front row before being called on stage at the end of the show.

Gatecrasher: Leviss raised eyebrows when she made an unannounced visit to the Cocktails with Schwartz & Sandy panel on Sunday, which was moderated by DailyMail.com senior reporter Caitlyn Becker

The Cocktails with Schwartz & Sandy event was the final panel of BravoCon2022 and the Toms made sure it was as fun, fabulous and chaotic as possible – and that included a surprise visit from Raquel. 

Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval took to the stage on Schwartz’s 40th birthday to chat about their new Los Angeles bar and dish up two signature drinks for a friendly competition. 

Real Housewives stars Brandi Glanville and Marysol Patton were on hand to judge the bespoke beverages and declare who is King of the Cocktails.

In the front row of the audience sat Raquel Leviss dressed in a head turning ensemble. The Bravolebrity rocked tiny sunglasses, chunky knee-high boots and an oversized black hoodie with TomTom written in bronze rhinestones. 

Mixed signals: Tom Schwartz and Raquel Leviss have been denying their romance all throughout BravoCon2022 but arriving together at the Schwartz & Sandy panel reignited rumors

Are they or aren’t they? Leviss quietly arrived backstage with Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval, wearing a rhinestone TomTom hoodie, and sat in the front row before being called on stage at the end of the show

Making a statement: Raquel seemed to encourage the relationship rumors by sitting front row during the panel in a TomTom sweatshirt before being unexpectedly called on stage

She had arrived prior to the panel backstage with the Toms but, curiously, none of their other costars were in attendance.

When it came time to judge the cocktails, Brandi Glanville saw took the opportunity to point Leviss out to the crowd and the Rules star agreed to come up on stage.

The Toms quickly provided her with samples of their respective cocktails and, though she got a little confused as to who made which one, naming Schwartz twice, she ultimately declared that Sandoval’s was a bit boozier and therefore the winner. 

Her appearance at the panel was curious considering she and her co-star spent all of BravoCon weekend denying rumors that they were in a relationship.

Bottom’s up: Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval took to the stage on Schwartz’s 40th birthday to chat about their new Los Angeles bar and dish up two signature drinks for a friendly competition

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Wild times: The Cocktails with Schwartz & Sandy panel was the final event of BravoCon2022 and the Toms made sure it was as fun, fabulous and chaotic as possible

Good times: Real Housewives stars Brandi Glanville and Marysol Patton were on hand to judge the bespoke beverages and declare who is King of the Cocktails

Not 24 hours earlier, Schwartz exclusively told DailyMail.com that he an Raquel were not dating, even though they shared a kiss at Scheana and Brock’s wedding this year. 

By the time Sunday rolled around,  the pair – as well as Sandoval – were over it when it came to the topic of the kiss. However, romance rumors immediately ramped up the moment Raquel stepped on stage at the panel. 

Schwartz had already set the tone for the show by running into the crowd with shots of alcohol and snapping selfies mere moments after he was introduced. 

After a few samples of the drinks, the already rowdy audience began a chant of ‘take it off’ to Tom Sandoval who obliged and stripped down to his bare chest, tossing his f**ks’ T-shirt on the stage. 

Making it interesting: When it came time to judge the cocktails, Brandi Glanville saw took the opportunity to point Leviss out to the crowd and the Rules star agreed to come up on stage

Schwartz on the brain: Raquel was a little confused and named Schwartz twice as the cocktail winner but actually declaring Sandoval’s the top

Hmm? Raquel’s unannounced appearance at the panel was curious considering she and her co-star spent all of BravoCon weekend denying rumors that they were in a relationship

A raucous round of audience questions led to Sandoval call former co-star Jax Taylor a ‘d**k’ while explaining that Taylor had rudely returned the Randy Jackson signed Samurai sword he had given him and regifted a custom pair of sneakers.

He also intimated that certain former co-stars are not getting a spin-off series despite all their talk (particularly while drinking). And, while he didn’t name Jax specifically in the moment, the audience understood that he meant Taylor and wife Brittany Cartwright.

For the cocktail competition, Tom Schwartz whipped up his Citrulline Dream, which is his take on a watermelon margarita with Patron reposado, fresh lime juice, fresh watermelon juice, agave and basil leaves.

The recently single Bravo star quipped watermelon is nature’s ‘aphrodisiac’, which sent the frenetic crowd into tizzy.

What?! A raucous round of audience questions led to Sandoval call former co-star Jax Taylor a ‘d**k’ while explaining that Taylor had rudely returned the Randy Jackson signed Samurai sword he had given him and regifted a custom pair of sneakers

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Out of control: After a few samples of the drinks, the already rowdy audience began a chant of ‘take it off’ to Tom Sandoval who obliged and stripped down to his bare chest, tossing his f**ks’ T-shirt on the stage

Delish! For the cocktail competition, Tom Schwartz whipped up his Citrulline Dream, which is his take on a watermelon margarita with Patron reposado, fresh lime juice, fresh watermelon juice, agave and basil leaves

Here for a good time: Schwartz had already set the tone for the show by running into the crowd with shots of alcohol and snapping selfies mere moments after he was introduced

Both Marysol and Brandi gave the drink their stamp of approval, however, Glanville did compare the flavor to the nonspecific college drink ‘jungle juice.’ The critique was intended as a compliment but it sent Schwartz’s eyes rolling and declaring his drink to be ‘perfectly balanced.’ 

Sandoval’s cocktail was a bit more complicated. His TomTom Thai Tea Manhattan was crafted from their brand of Toms Good Lovin Bourbon, Thai tea infused cognac, Amaro Nonino and Cynar 70. 

The panel was also joined by Kandi and the Gang stars Mama Joyce, Aunt Bertha Jones and Aunt Nora Wilcox who sipped a delicious custom mocktail shaken up by Sandoval. 

On Saturday, Tom, Raquel and Tom’s ex/co-star Katie Maloney were forced to address the kiss head on with reporters. 

Yum! Both Marysol and Brandi (L-R) gave Schwartz’s drink their stamp of approval 

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OLG: The panel was also joined by Kandi and the Gang stars Mama Joyce, Aunt Bertha Jones and Aunt Nora Wilcox (L-R) who sipped a delicious custom mocktail shaken up by Sandoval

‘We just had fun. And we just, you know, live in the moment and I guess it felt right to share a kiss in the moment,’ Raquel told DailyMail.com 

‘Everybody seems to have an opinion about it,’ she continued. ‘I don’t regret anything. And, Schwartz is like one of my really, really good friends now.’

Not long after Scheana Shay and Brock Davies tied the knot, rampant chatter began surrounding a possible romantic connection between Raquel and the recently single Tom Schwartz. 

‘I’m very blown away by how much just media reaction the kiss got and the rumors about our relationship,’ Tom revealed. ‘That’s like still the number one thing that people ask me.’

‘My mom hit me up and she’s like, “you don’t have to tell me, but I know you’re dating Raquel.” And I’m like, “Mom, I’m not dating Raquel”.’ 

Facing the music: On Saturday, Tom, Raquel and Tom’s ex/co-star Katie Maloney were forced to address the kiss between Schwartz and Raquel head on with reporters (Raquel Leviss, Scheana Shay, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney L-R)

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‘My mom hit me up and she’s like, “you don’t have to tell me, but I know you’re dating Raquel.” And I’m like, “Mom, I’m not dating Raquel”.’ (Tom Schwartz, Lala Kent, Tom Sandoval, Arianna Madix L-R)

Tom and co-star Katie Maloney finalized their divorce just days ago after after five years of marriage and 12 years together. 

While Katie previously told DailyMail.com that she was looking forward to getting back out there in the dating pool, Tom said he isn’t dating just yet. 

Since announcing their divorce, Katie and Tom have presented a united front for the media, appearing amicable and friendly.

However, at BravoCon, Katie was flustered when asked to share her feelings about the kiss between Tom and Raquel. ‘I don’t know,’ she said taking a long pause before sighing and repeating. ‘I don’t know.’

The conversation was made a bit more awkward considering her ex-husband was a mere three feet away from her discussing how he kissed a mutual friend.

‘We just had fun. And we just, you know, live in the moment and I guess it felt right to share a kiss in the moment,’ Raquel told DailyMail.com ‘Everybody seems to have an opinion about it. I don’t regret anything. And, Schwartz is like one of my really, really good friends now.’ (Raquel Leviss, Scheana Shay L-R)

Both Maloney and Schwartz agreed that the combination of their proximity and all the questions about the kiss made for an uncomfortable moment. 

‘Yeah, it is weird,’ Tom admitted. The tension was palpable – certainly for Schwartz – because, as Katie quipped while glancing over towards her ex: ‘He knows I’ll kill him.’

Tom and Katie announced their divorce plans in mid-March after five years of marriage and 12 years together; they have no children together.

Katie filed for divorce soon after that same month, filing the documents at LA County Superior Court.

‘After 12 years on an adventure through life together Tom and I are ending our marriage,’ Katie said in a statement at the time. ‘This ending is not met with resentment or animosity, no sides to choose. We have deep admiration for one another that will always remain and we cherish our friendship. Although we may be on different paths we will continue to love and support one another’s happiness.’

She continued, ‘Although we may be on different paths we will continue to love and support one another’s happiness. Thank you for all the kind words and support.’

Over: Tom and Katie announced their divorce plans in mid-March after five years of marriage and 12 years together; they have no children together