The long-awaited Bravo's Vanderpump Rules reunion finally aired its first part on Tuesday. It provided a glimpse into the season as well as where the cast stood. However, an unseen twist shook both the cast members and the fans to their core.Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy announced that they had called off their engagement. The finale ended with the couple's engagement party, so for the reunion to begin with this news was shocking, to say the least.A Duck'n Housewife@MrsDuck2014My heart is completely breaking for James and Raquel. This is a lot to watch unfold on television. #vanderpumprules #PumpRules7:53 AM · Jan 26, 20222My heart is completely breaking for James and Raquel. This is a lot to watch unfold on television. 😟 #vanderpumprules #PumpRulesFelicity Smoak@6thGreekLetterThey should've laid off James. I mean seriously. This is way too tough and way too fresh #VanderpumpRules7:53 AM · Jan 26, 20221They should've laid off James. I mean seriously. This is way too tough and way too fresh #VanderpumpRulesLaura Lichtenstein@LichtelauJames & Raquel relationship #vanderpumprules7:45 AM · Jan 26, 20221James & Raquel relationship #vanderpumprules https://t.co/ckfM3TelxBVanderpump Rules reunion reveals what transpired between the couple View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn the reunion episode, Raquel and James revealed what led them to call off their engagement was that they could no longer see each other as soulmates. Raquel apparently kept having nightmares about the couple's wedding day.She also revealed that James' anger issues were one of the reasons for them growing apart. James did feel that his sobrierity would fix the relationship but it wasn't enough to save the relationship.Vanderpump Rules@sur_rulesRaquel gives James the ring! In an all new Reunion Preview! #pumprules12:35 PM · Jan 19, 2022675Raquel gives James the ring! In an all new Reunion Preview! #pumprules https://t.co/kEEyHChcfbRaquel also handed her engagement ring back to James, indicating an official end to the relationship. This was when it all got real for the cast as they stared at the couple in utter disbelief.However, it seems the duo also shared plenty of mutual love and respect for each other during their courtship. James said he wanted Raquel to be happy and respected the decision to call off the engagement, while the latter said:"My happiest memories were with James."Fans stand in support of the coupleFans of the show have showered their love on the couple. They felt that the way in which the entire situation regarding the announcement was handled was very graceful, and the mutual respect that the couple had for each other was commendable.Nikita@spy_nikitaI like how James and Raquel ended their relationship amicable, and are supporting each other during this Tell-All when explaining it. #vanderpump #vanderpumprules #PumpRules7:40 AM · Jan 26, 202232I like how James and Raquel ended their relationship amicable, and are supporting each other during this Tell-All when explaining it. #vanderpump #vanderpumprules #PumpRulesNicky@theelderleto10 minutes in and I’m very proud of @itsjameskennedy and @RaquelLeviss for realizing it wasn’t right and it’s okay to grow apart. #VanderpumpRules #VPRReunion #VanderpumpRuleeReunion7:43 AM · Jan 26, 202210 minutes in and I’m very proud of @itsjameskennedy and @RaquelLeviss for realizing it wasn’t right and it’s okay to grow apart. #VanderpumpRules #VPRReunion #VanderpumpRuleeReunionLeann@_love_le_I want hug Raquel and James so badly right now. I can relate to this situation and it just hurts me seeing others go through it 🥺 #vanderpumprules #PumpRules7:43 AM · Jan 26, 20222I want hug Raquel and James so badly right now. I can relate to this situation and it just hurts me seeing others go through it 🥺 #vanderpumprules #PumpRulesTV Junkie@AllyseFrancisI'm glad James and Raquel realized they weren't right for each other in a matureish way. I think him not drinking anymore and then realizing there were more issues than that were massive factors in the breakup.#PumpRules #pumprulesreunion #vpr #vanderpumprules7:44 AM · Jan 26, 202251I'm glad James and Raquel realized they weren't right for each other in a matureish way. I think him not drinking anymore and then realizing there were more issues than that were massive factors in the breakup.#PumpRules #pumprulesreunion #vpr #vanderpumprules https://t.co/OpntlqLDM5A rollercoaster of emotions✨☀️ Carrielle ☀️✨@carrielleroseThis Vanderpump Rules reunion episode is better than the entire season, and we’re only 20 minutes in.7:49 AM · Jan 26, 20224This Vanderpump Rules reunion episode is better than the entire season, and we’re only 20 minutes in.The Vanderpump Rules reunion was indeed an emotional rollercoaster for viewers. But it did pique a lot of interest among fans who are eagerly waiting for the final part of the reunion to air on Wednesday, January 26.Other highlights of the Vanderpump Rules reunion included Schena Shay and Charlie Burnett's Twitter confrontation as well as updates on "Schwatz and Sandy."