History of Vanderpump Rules in Timeline

Vanderpump Rules is a reality television series on Bravo, a spin-off of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, that premiered in 2013. It chronicles the lives and relationships of Lisa Vanderpump and the staff working at her West Hollywood restaurants and bars, including SUR, Pump, and Tom Tom. The show has aired for 11 seasons, capturing the drama, romances, and professional endeavors of the cast as they navigate their careers and personal lives within the backdrop of the restaurant industry.

January 7, 2013: Vanderpump Rules Series Premiere

On January 7, 2013, Vanderpump Rules, a reality television series and spin-off from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, premiered on Bravo. The show focuses on Lisa Vanderpump and the staff at her restaurants and bars in West Hollywood, California.

February 4, 2013: Reunion Announcement on Watch What Happens Live!

On February 4, 2013, Andy Cohen announced on Watch What Happens Live! that a reunion for Vanderpump Rules would be filmed.

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February 9, 2013: Filming of the Season 1 Reunion

On February 9, 2013, the reunion for the first season of Vanderpump Rules was filmed.

March 11, 2013: Vanderpump Rules Season 1 Finale

On March 11, 2013, the first season of Vanderpump Rules concluded. The original cast included Kristen Doute, Katie Maloney, Tom Sandoval, Stassi Schroeder, Scheana, and Jax Taylor, with Lisa Vanderpump.

April 2013: Renewal for Season 2

In April 2013, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a second season.

November 4, 2013: Season 2 Premiere and Crossover with RHOBH

On November 4, 2013, the second season of Vanderpump Rules premiered with a two-hour crossover episode with the fourth season premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

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January 10, 2014: Taping of the Season 2 Reunion

On January 10, 2014, the reunion for the second season of Vanderpump Rules was taped.

February 25, 2014: Season 2 Finale

On February 25, 2014, the second season of Vanderpump Rules concluded.

April 2014: Renewal for Season 3

In April 2014, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a third season.

November 3, 2014: Season 3 Premiere

On November 3, 2014, the third season of Vanderpump Rules premiered. Ariana Madix and Tom Schwartz were promoted to series regulars.

February 6, 2015: Taping of Season 3 Reunion

On February 6, 2015, the reunion for the third season of Vanderpump Rules was recorded.

March 25, 2015: Season 3 Finale

On March 25, 2015, the third season of Vanderpump Rules concluded.

July 2015: Renewal for Season 4

In July 2015, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a fourth season.

November 2, 2015: Season 4 Premiere

On November 2, 2015, the fourth season of Vanderpump Rules premiered. James Kennedy was promoted to a series regular.

February 19, 2016: Filming of Season 4 Reunion

On February 19, 2016, the reunion for the fourth season of Vanderpump Rules was filmed.

April 11, 2016: Season 4 Finale

On April 11, 2016, the fourth season of Vanderpump Rules concluded.

April 2016: Renewal for Season 5

In April 2016, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a fifth season.

November 7, 2016: Season 5 Premiere

On November 7, 2016, the fifth season of Vanderpump Rules premiered. Stassi Schroeder returned as a series regular.

January 9, 2017: Summer House Rules Crossover

On January 9, 2017, the 10th episode of Vanderpump Rules, "Summer House Rules," served as a crossover preview to Summer House.

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February 24, 2017: Filming of Season 5 Reunion

On February 24, 2017, the reunion for the fifth season of Vanderpump Rules was filmed.

April 2017: Renewal for Season 6

In April 2017, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a sixth season.

April 17, 2017: Season 5 Finale

On April 17, 2017, the fifth season of Vanderpump Rules concluded.

December 4, 2017: Season 6 Premiere

On December 4, 2017, the sixth season of Vanderpump Rules premiered. Brittany Cartwright and Lala Kent became series regulars.

March 18, 2018: Taping of Season 6 Reunion

On March 18, 2018, the reunion for the sixth season of Vanderpump Rules was taped.

April 2018: Renewal for Season 7

In April 2018, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a seventh season.

May 28, 2018: Season 6 Finale

On May 28, 2018, the sixth season of Vanderpump Rules concluded.

December 3, 2018: Season 7 Premiere

On December 3, 2018, the seventh season of Vanderpump Rules premiered. Beau Clark was introduced as a recurring cast member.

March 29, 2019: Taping of Season 7 Reunion

On March 29, 2019, the reunion for the seventh season of Vanderpump Rules was taped.

May 20, 2019: Season 7 Finale

On May 20, 2019, the seventh season of Vanderpump Rules concluded.

April 30, 2020: Virtual Reunion Recording

On April 30, 2020, the reunion for the eighth season of Vanderpump Rules was recorded virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 9, 2020: Firing of Kristen Doute and Stassi Schroeder

On June 9, 2020, Kristen Doute and Stassi Schroeder were fired from Vanderpump Rules following accusations by Faith Stowers. They had filed a false police report against her.

June 16, 2020: Season 8 Finale

On June 16, 2020, the eighth season of Vanderpump Rules concluded.

December 4, 2020: Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright Fired

On December 4, 2020, Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright were also fired from Vanderpump Rules.

December 2020: Season 9 Production on Hold

In December 2020, production on season nine of Vanderpump Rules was put on hold indefinitely due to cast departures and challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2021: Dayna Kathan's Departure

In April 2021, Dayna Kathan confirmed that she would not be returning for the ninth season of Vanderpump Rules.

April 27, 2021: Season 9 Confirmed

On April 27, 2021, the network confirmed that Vanderpump Rules would return for a ninth season, with Lisa Vanderpump, Maloney, Sandoval, Scheana, Madix, Schwartz, Kennedy, Kent, and Leviss returning as cast members.

May 2021: Start of Production for Season 9

In May 2021, production started for the ninth season of Vanderpump Rules.

July 17, 2021: End of Production for Season 9

On July 17, 2021, production ended for the ninth season of Vanderpump Rules. Kennedy and Leviss' engagement party served as the finale.

September 28, 2021: Season 9 Premiere

On September 28, 2021, the ninth season of Vanderpump Rules premiered. Charli Burnett and Raquel Leviss were promoted to series regulars.

December 3, 2021: Season 9 Reunion and Engagement Breakup

On December 3, 2021, the reunion for the ninth season was taped, and James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss called off their engagement, ending their relationship.

January 26, 2022: Season 9 Finale

On January 26, 2022, the ninth season of Vanderpump Rules concluded.

May 2022: Renewal for Season 10

In May 2022, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a 10th season.

July 13, 2022: Filming for Season 10 Starts

On July 13, 2022, filming began for the 10th season of Vanderpump Rules.

September 17, 2022: Filming for Season 10 Ends

On September 17, 2022, filming ended for the 10th season of Vanderpump Rules.

December 4, 2022: Randall Emmett Announces Departure

On December 4, 2022, Randall Emmett revealed that he would not return for the 10th season, stating he never wanted to be on the show.

December 29, 2022: Brock Davies Announces Reduced Role

On December 29, 2022, Brock Davies announced that he would appear on Vanderpump Rules in a reduced role during the 10th season.

January 9, 2023: Season 10 Cast Revealed

On January 9, 2023, the official cast for the 10th season of Vanderpump Rules was revealed.

March 3, 2023: Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Split

On March 3, 2023, news broke that Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix had split after Madix discovered Sandoval's affair with Raquel Leviss, prompting cameras to resume filming to capture the fallout.

March 23, 2023: Season 10 Reunion Taping

On March 23, 2023, the reunion for the tenth season of Vanderpump Rules was recorded. A temporary restraining order prevented Shay and Leviss from being in close proximity during filming.

May 2023: Renewal for Season 11

In May 2023, Vanderpump Rules was announced to be renewed for an 11th season.

August 17, 2023: Raquel Leviss Not Returning

On August 17, 2023, it was confirmed that Raquel Leviss would not be returning for the 11th season of Vanderpump Rules following "Scandoval".

September 1, 2023: End of Filming for Season 11

On September 1, 2023, filming ended for the 11th season of Vanderpump Rules.

December 11, 2023: Season 11 Premiere Date Announced

On December 11, 2023, the premiere date for the 11th season of Vanderpump Rules was announced to be January 30, 2024.

January 30, 2024: Season 11 Premiere

On January 30, 2024, the 11th season of Vanderpump Rules premiered, featuring returning cast members and guest appearances from former cast.

March 16, 2024: Season 11 Reunion Recorded

On March 16, 2024, the reunion for the 11th season of Vanderpump Rules was recorded.

April 2024: Production Hiatus Announced

In April 2024, it was announced that Vanderpump Rules would not be filming during the summer of 2024, to give the cast a break following "Scandoval" and its aftermath. Ariana Madix's commitment to hosting season six of Love Island was rumored to have contributed to the hiatus.

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November 2024: Renewal and Reboot for Season 12

In November 2024, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a 12th season, with a complete reboot and an entirely new cast replacing the previous cast members.

December 2024: James Kennedy Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

In December 2024, James Kennedy was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. According to a Burbank police log, the incident occurred at 11:50 pm and involved an allegation that Kennedy threw his girlfriend to the ground.

2025: Filming Start Date for Season 12

In 2025, filming for the new season 12 of Vanderpump Rules is scheduled to begin with a brand new cast. The cast list and premiere date will be announced at a later time.