Vanderpump Rules Season 12 New Cast (Photo Credit – Instagram)
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Friendships, betrayals, arguments, and accusations: Vanderpump Rules has seen it all since it first premiered on January 7, 2013. 11 seasons and almost 12 years later, the Bravo reality series is all set to undergo a massive change. Considering the cheating scandal involving cast members Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, and Rachel Leviss, this doesn’t come as a shock. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season of the controversial show.
Earlier this week, Bravo announced that Vanderpump Rules is undergoing a reboot, and the 12th season will feature a brand-new cast. The network, known for its reality television content, further assured viewers that Lisa Vanderpump, after whom the show is titled, will continue to be a part of it. For the unversed, the series focused on the lives of the staff working at the bars and restaurants owned by Vanderpump.
What to expect from Vanderpump Rules season 12
According to the press release, fans can expect a “batch of servers, hosts, and bartenders rife with plenty of drama, situationships, and frenemies.” Production on the season is scheduled to begin next year. Alex Baskin, the executive producer of Vanderpump Rules, expressed his joy and honor at carrying forward the show’s legacy with a new group of workers while having “profound appreciation” for the original cast.
Further details haven’t been revealed, but the audience can look forward to a fresh dynamic with all-new cast members making their debut on the show. Apart from Lisa Vanderpump, the series starred Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, Rachel Leviss, Lala Kent, Katie Maloney, Scheana Shay, and Tom Schwartz, among others. While Bravo didn’t explicitly state the reason for the decision to reboot the series with a brand-new cast, all signs seem to point toward the controversial cheating scandal. Here’s a refresher for those unaware of what the Sandoval is about.
Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, Rachel Leviss cheating scandal
To sum it up, Madix and Sandoval were in a relationship of nine long years. The two used to live together in the house they bought. In 2023, the news of their breakup shocked the Internet. When the reason behind it was revealed, netizens couldn’t believe it. Sandoval cheated on Madix with her friend and co-cast member Rachel Leviss (formerly called Raquel).
Madix discovered the truth after encountering “inappropriate” messages between the two. The 39-year-old was blindsided and devastated by the betrayal caused by her partner and close friend. The revelation was filmed, and season 10 of Vanderpump Rules ended with it going on-air.
After adultery came to the forefront, the Bravo show enjoyed an all-time high in viewership. Season 11 of the reality series featured the scandal’s aftermath, dubbed “Scandoval” by the Internet. While Madix and Sandoval returned for the new season, Levis said goodbye to the show. The group dynamics and relationships wholly changed, with tension at an all-time high. Madix refused to interact with Sandoval, and the cast dynamic plummeted.
The show was put on a hiatus, and with unsolvable issues cropping up between the original cast, the horizon didn’t look too bright. Now, with an all-new cast ready to step into the Vanderpump Rules world, fans are skeptical of what it might mean for their beloved show. Regardless, the show must go on. Stay tuned to Koimoi for further updates.
