‘Vanderpump Rules’ Cast React To Reboot: Ariana Madix, Lisa Vanderpump, Lala Kent, Andy Cohen, Katie Maloney & More
Bravo is rebooting Vanderpump Rules with a new cast for Season 12, and the OG stars are weighing in.
Ariana Madix took to social media to share a heartfelt message and photos of her time on the reality TV series. Madix exploded in popularity following “Scandoval” when she found out her boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, had been having an affair with their co-star Rachel Leviss, which all played out on TV.
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“Vanderpump Rules, you will forever be that girl,” the Love Island USA host wrote on Instagram. “I was up til 4am looking for all the right pics and the right words, but there’s no post or caption that could ever encapsulate everything.”
Madix noted that she was “forever grateful to have been a part of such an incredible cultural phenomenon,” thanking Bravo, Lisa Vanderpump and the production company behind the series Evolution.
“Thank you especially to the fans. you’ve been the constant over the last decade your love and support is what I’ll miss the most about it ending. you made this show what it is,” she continued. “To the fans who have shown up for us, old and new, it’s all because of you that we are here. I’m feeling at peace with closing this chapter, and I’m excited for everything that is to come. I don’t know that these were the best days of our lives, but they were definitely something special.”
Tom Sandoval said he’s “filled with gratitude” for his 11 seasons on the Bravo series, adding in part, “It’s hard to put into words what I’m feeling right now. As in life, so much has happened over the years. Some of my past decisions led to incredibly challenging times, from which I’ve learned valuable lessons and experienced personal growth. Despite the difficulties, I’m filled with gratitude for the learning experience and forever grateful for all of the memories.”
Lisa Vanderpump, who will continue with the show named after her and a new group of SURvers, also posted on social media following the news of the reboot.
“What a wild ride the last 11 years have been. Thank you to all of our cast for sharing your lives and stories and for being a part of this journey. How I’ve loved each and every one of you,” Vanderpump posted on Instagram
Lala Kent also took her Instagram to share her thoughts on the ending of an era of Vanderpump Rules.
“Where to begin. I was a young girl from Salt Lake City who made her way to L.A. I would introduce myself as Lauren, but because my childhood best friend referred to me as Lala, my nickname quickly stuck,” she wrote. “Sur was a place that became home. I found myself not only sipping on vodka sodas there, but behind a hostess stand… it still to this day is the most intimidating job I’ve ever had.”
Kent noted that she has “mixed feelings” about Vanderpump Rules ending an era and beginning a new one, as she does not like change.
Katie Maloney shared on her Instagram Stories a promo picture for the show of herself from the early seasons and captioned, “It’s a mixed bag. But I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you for the memories and the love the last 11 years.”
Andy Cohen, who is not involved with the show aside from hosting the reunion episodes, shared on X, “these were the best days of our lives…”
these were the best days of our lives…
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 26, 2024
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