Why Did James and Raquel Break Up?

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According to statements they released in December 2021, James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss ended their 5-year relationship and called off their engagement because they felt they were no longer in love and had diverging life goals. Beyond this, several factors likely contributed to strains in their romance.

Timeline of James and Raquel‘s Relationship

James and Raquel met around 2016 while working at SUR, the restaurant featured on Vanderpump Rules. They began a romantic relationship sometime after.

  • May 2018 – Raquel confirms they are officially dating in an Instagram post
  • Coachella 2019 – James proposes to Raquel at a music festival-themed party
  • December 2021 – James and Raquel announce their split

The pair had been together for around 5 years total prior to their breakup. Though they seemed happy initially, cracks in their relationship appeared over time.

Factors That Led to the Breakup

While only James and Raquel know the full story, several key factors emerged that may have caused strains:

  • Cheating accusations – James faced accusations of cheating with former co-star Lala Kent. Raquel expressed doubts about his faithfulness.
  • James‘ anger issues – Raquel referenced concern over James‘ history of verbal outbursts. His temper caused problems.
  • Substance abuse – James has been open about past drug and alcohol addiction. This may have resurfaced as a difficulty.
  • Clashing priorities – Raquel and James cited different life goals as reason for split. Their visions for the future diverged.

These combined issues likely took a toll. However, the breakup seemed largely amicable.

How Did James and Raquel Announce Their Breakup?

James and Raquel shared news of the end of their 5-year relationship in paired Instagram posts on December 5, 2021. Their matched statements read:

"After these five wonderful years we had together, we decided we have two different goals and made the decision to call off the engagement. We love each other very much, but we aren‘t in love anymore. We want nothing but the best for each other so please keep any thoughts positive. Sending Love."

This announcement came shortly after the filming of the Vanderpump Rules season 9 reunion had wrapped.

James and Raquel‘s Relationship Since the Breakup

By all accounts, James and Raquel have remained friendly in the year since they split. They both attended a Vanderpump Rules party together in February 2022 as the show aired.

Raquel told E! News they were focused on "moving forward as friends." She also confirmed there was no cheating involved.

In December 2022, James shared well wishes for Raquel on social media on her birthday following their breakup. This suggests they have stayed on positive terms.

Who Has James Been Linked to Since?

In recent months, James was spotted with new girlfriend Ally Lewber. The pair went Instagram official in November 2022, nearly a year after he split from Raquel.

Ally is reportedly an influencer from Alabama who now lives in California. She has appeared on James‘ social media, indicating they are still together in early 2023.

It seems the years-long relationship between James and Raquel transitioned into friendship, while James has moved on romantically. Only time will tell what the future holds for both.

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