‘Vanderpump Rules’ will return with an entirely new cast — except for Lisa Vanderpump
Associated Press“Vanderpump Rules,” the Emmy-nominated Bravo reality show that launched countless memes, merch, podcasts, endorsement deals and scandals, is recasting its 12th season — apart from its namesake, Lisa Vanderpump. Bravo said in a press release Tuesday that the upcoming season would feature “a new group of close-knit SUR-vers who are as complicatedly involved with one another as their iconic predecessors.” The series debuted in 2013 as a spinoff to “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” executive produced and starring Vanderpump, a restaurateur. During this year’s reunion, Madix tearfully said to Sandoval, “I just want you away from me.” Shortly after, it was revealed the show was “on pause.” While many key “Vanderpump” cast members have not released statements or did not immediately respond to requests for comment, a few shared complicated feelings online. She received a plethora of endorsement deals, was cast on “Dancing with the Stars” and on Broadway as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” She also was named the new host of “Love Island USA.” Earlier this year, Madix opened a sandwich shop in Los Angeles called Something About Her with another “Vanderpump” star, Katie Maloney.