History of Vanderpump Rules in Timeline

Vanderpump Rules is a reality television series airing on Bravo since 2013. A spin-off of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the show centers on Lisa Vanderpump and the lives and relationships of the staff at her West Hollywood restaurants and bars, SUR Restaurant & Lounge, Pump Restaurant, and Tom Tom. The show has aired for 11 seasons, chronicling the cast's interpersonal drama, career aspirations, and romantic entanglements within the backdrop of the restaurant industry.

November 2024: Vanderpump Rules Renewed and Rebooted for Season 12

In November 2024, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a 12th season with an entirely new cast of SUR Restaurant employees, replacing the previous cast. Filming is slated to begin in 2025, and a retrospective special commemorating the first 11 seasons is planned.

December 2024: James Kennedy Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

In December 2024, James Kennedy was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge after an incident where he allegedly threw his girlfriend to the ground, according to a Burbank police log.

November 3, 2025: Season 12 Trailer and Cast List Released

On November 3, 2025, Bravo released the trailer and cast list for the twelfth season of Vanderpump Rules. Lisa Vanderpump is the only returning cast member with SUR Restaurant employees Venus Binkley, Jason Cohen, Shayne Davis, Chris Hahn, Angelica Jensen, Marcus Johnson, Audrey Lingle, Natalie Maguire, Demy Selem, and Kim Suarez joining the cast.

November 25, 2025: "Raise Your Glass to 11 Seasons" Retrospective Announced

A retrospective special titled, "Raise Your Glass to 11 Seasons" was announced to air on November 25, 2025. The special will include memorable moments from the previous eleven seasons, unaired footage, and footage from the season 12 premiere.