"These Were The Best Days Of Our Lives" — Bravo Fans Are Screaming, Crying, Throwing Up At The Fact That "Vanderpump Rules" Just Fired Its Entire OG Cast

Shelby Heinrich
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Dear reader, do you remember when (literally yesterday) I wrote about Schwartz & Sandy's closing and the future of Vanderpump Rules being uncertain? Well, not anymore! We're getting a Season 12...but none of the SURvers we know and love will be there.

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That's right, Bravo just announced that VPR will return, but with an all-new cast (aside from Lisa Vanderpump, who will be returning). The press release describes the new cast as "close-knit SUR-vers who are as complicatedly involved with one another as their iconic predecessors." We'll see about that.

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Although the OG cast left Season 11 on not-so-great terms, this is still a bit of a shock and a devastating blow for fans who have watched them grow up on camera for over a decade. Here's how everyone — both the cast and viewers alike — are reacting (so far):

Ariana Madix shared this heartfelt message on Instagram starting with, "vanderpump rules, you will forever be that girl 💖"

Text from a celebrity expressing gratitude for being part of a show, thanking fans and crew, and feeling at peace with this chapter's closure
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Naturally, Lala Kent posted this lengthy statement, which you are more than welcome to read:

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Katie Maloney shared this Instagram story:

<div> <p>"It's a mixed bag. But I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you for the memories and the love the last 11 years," she said.</p> </div><span> Katie Maloney/Bravo</span>

"It's a mixed bag. But I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you for the memories and the love the last 11 years," she said.

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Scheana Shay started her statement with, "The end of an era, and the start of something new ✨" and also said, "first off, thank you to everyone who’s checked in on me 😂"

Scheana expresses gratitude to fans and collaborators for support during her filming journey, appreciating shared experiences and looking forward to new beginnings
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James Kennedy shared an IG carousel starting with classic black-screen-text that read, "I can't lie, I'm holding back some tears as I write this. It's been a pleasure being a part of Vanderpump Rules and filling your TV screens with our lives over the past decade."

Summary of text: An emotional farewell message expressing gratitude for being part of "Vanderpump Rules" and excitement for future endeavors, including a Vegas residency
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Tom Schwartz shared a Friends-inspired montage with the caption, "How the last 12 years replays in my mind ❤️"

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Andy Cohen had this to say:

Twitter: @Andy

And here's what fans are saying:

Twitter: @satchelmaloney

Twitter: @citizenclarke

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Twitter: @DannyPellegrino / Bravo / NBC Universal

Twitter: @yolanda_parody / Bravo

Twitter: @satchelmaloney

Twitter: @laracroftbarbie

Twitter: @nthonyCarmen

Twitter: @satchelmaloney

Twitter: @yolanda_parody

Twitter: @satchelmaloney

Twitter: @satchelmaloney

Twitter: @EvilBarbieDoII

In these wild and trying times, it's important to remember...

Twitter: @queensofbravo

We'll update you if/when more of the Vanderpump Rules cast responds. In the meantime, I'll probably just dim the lights and play "Raise Your Glass" by Dena Deadly on repeat.

What do you think of this cast overhaul? Do you find it necessary? Are you ready for some new faces? Or are you also in mourning? Please give me all your VPR-related thoughts and feelings in the comments.

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