Bravo's 'Vanderpump Rules,' the reality TV sensation, is gearing up for its 12th season with a fresh cast, leaving behind a legacy of drama and scandal. With Lisa Vanderpump at the helm, the show promises new excitement while reflecting on past controversies like "Scandoval."
- There's a new 'Vanderpump' cast for Season 12
- Scandals and spin-offs are expected
- THIS could be the future of 'Vanderpump Rules'
What to expect
The Emmy-nominated reality show 'Vanderpump Rules' is set to introduce a brand-new cast for its 12th season, excluding its iconic namesake, Lisa Vanderpump. Bravo announced that the upcoming season will feature "a new group of close-knit SUR-vers who are as complicatedly involved with one another as their iconic predecessors."
The series, which debuted in 2013, has become a cultural phenomenon, spinning off from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and focusing on the personal lives of staff at Vanderpump's West Hollywood restaurant, SUR. Known for its in-fighting, cheating scandals, and ever-changing alliances, the show has captivated audiences for over a decade.
The original cast of 'Vanderpump Rules' has seen their fair share of drama, with many members moving on to new ventures and projects. Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval opened a restaurant and bar called TomTom with Vanderpump, and later launched a second bar, Schwartz & Sandy's, which recently closed.
The show reached new heights of attention in 2023 with the revelation of "Scandoval," a scandal involving Sandoval's affair with fellow cast member Rachel "Raquel" Leviss. This explosive revelation led to a special episode and a three-part reunion, drawing significant public interest.
As the show prepares for its 12th season, key cast members have shared their mixed emotions online. Ariana Madix, who was at the center of the "Scandoval" scandal, expressed her feelings on Instagram, saying, "im feeling at peace with closing this chapter and im excited for everything that is to come."
"I have such mixed feelings right now. It’s no secret I do not like change. This is the exception," Lala Kent posted on Instagram. Kent previously told 'The Associated Press' she benefited from Scandoval with the sale of merch. She — along with current and former cast members — also devoted episodes of their individual podcasts to dissecting the drama.
Madix's newfound fame has led to numerous endorsement deals and appearances on 'Dancing with the Stars' and Broadway. Meanwhile, Lala Kent, another prominent cast member, reflected on the changes, stating, "I have such mixed feelings right now. It’s no secret I do not like change. This is the exception."
Bravo has not yet revealed the new cast members but confirmed that the season will go into production next year. Fans can also look forward to a retrospective of the original show, set to air in 2025. As the series embarks on a new chapter, it continues to leave a lasting impact on reality television and its devoted fanbase.
"They’re 20-something and they’re young and they’re hot," said Vanderpump of the cast in an interview ahead of the series premiere. "They want to play and they’re waiting for their dream and unfortunately their dream isn’t really to work at my restaurant."
Also interesting:
Ariana and Katie shop
'Vanderpump' Hotspot: 'Something About Her' Opens Amid Fan Frenzy!
Feud takes center stage
Inside Lala Kent and Katie Maloney's Explosive 'Vanderpump' Reunion
Cohen spills all
"I can’t thank enough those who have shared their lives. How I love you all," Vanderpump said in the statement. “In the restaurant business, one shift always gives way to another.”
