I’m going to run through the entire Vanderpump Rules situation with you guys because some of you don’t understand the timeline of how all is going down. So, I’m going to try to break it down for you in smaller bites.
On Tuesday December 1st, I was informed of a Zoom conference call between Bravo suits, Evolution (aka production) and Lisa Vanderpump (talent and executive producer). Let’s take a moment here to comprehend that Bravo/NBCUniversal is the network. Those people hire production companies like Evolution in this case to produce a show they have picked up. Evolution works for Bravo/NBCUniversal who is their boss. LVP is basically the talent with an “executive producer” title which basically always her to give input in conversations such as this. The difference in these three levels, particularly with regard to source validity will come into play later in the post.
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The purpose of the conversation was to discuss the fate of Vanderpump Rules because the show had been shelved for many months due to Covid-19 and the problems with filming a show that has many scenes where people at least pretend to work in a restaurant. In addition, four previous cast members, Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doubt, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni had been fired for racist comments and behaviors.
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However, the most important problem was that it had been six months since the last reunion episode. Bravo had not picked up ANYONE’S options for another season because it was unclear when or if SUR would be allowed to fully reopen. Filming in a restaurant during COVID would be virtually impossible even if the restaurant were allowed to open. Three days later on Friday night, Jax and Brittany posted statements, written with help of their attorney that they were not going to be on “the next season.”
Then I Received More Information
Immediately after learning about Jax and Brittany’s statements, I reached out to my source. It was then I was told that the entire cast has been essentially let go. Nobody will be picked up and there was no future for Vanderpump Rules. That is when Tamara Tattles exclusively reported that Vanderpump Rules was cancelled. There are no cast members under contract. Evolution has not been greenlighted for another season. It is FINISH-ED. At that time I went on Instagram to to see what people like the Toms and Lala etc were saying. Ariana and Sandoval are promoting in-person(???) cocktail parties to promote the one year anniversary of their cocktail book. The others had been silent for a week.
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At that point I contacted my source again. I asked if they knew where the others were and why they were not commenting. That seemed odd. Then Kate Casey (who I like and follow and have a decent relationship with) Tweeted me “Vanderpump Rules is not cancelled, trust me.” First of all, trust me is a red flag to me. Secondly, I had been aware of the series of events beginning on Tuesday. I replied I am going with my source. She said here source is a producer.
Another Chat With My Source
So when chatting with my source today, I mentioned what Kate Casey had said on Twitter. I did this because Kate lives in LA and has good sources and wondered how she could be so misinformed. I mentioned that her source claims filming would begin “in early spring.” My source outed Kate’s source to me as Bill Langworthy, my source is aware they are friends. I will return to this topic later. But first I need to expand on the facts a bit.
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It was unclear to me why they would “fire” Jax first. According to Source, Jax was the highest paid cast member ($60,000 per episode) with the most notoriety. Thus him constantly saying “this is my show.” Therefore, the network (NBCu/Bravo) would have had to make some kind of good faith concession (money) to keep him locked up under a talent deal or lure him with a raise if the show returned. Bravo feels like other networks will have interest in Jax, possibly MTV, etc. Jax has gone six months with no episodes and didn’t want to go another six months. That said, Jax would not be walking away from a seven figure contract. Bravo has moved on. He tried to sell a spinoff with Brittany, and as I previously told you, Bravo was not interested in that.
Why Haven’t The Other SURvers Admitted They Were Released From Their Contracts?
This was my other big question. My source feels like Jax has to have told them and word has gotten around. Especially since I made the announcement already. Source says it usually goes like this…They email and mail a paper copy to the attorney and talent. The talent usually can’t understand the verbiage so it becomes a call, then usually some dialogue with the network. Then they usually write up their Instagram posts. That is what we have to look forward to next week.
And Now Back To Kate Casey…
Thank you for all that update! It sounds pretty dunso. I haven’t watched for years but always read your take on things. Hope you and Banjo are doing well!
Watch LVP try to make a return to RHOBH in 2022. And it’ll work too, because her crazy followers who vowed to NEVER watch RHOBH again still watch every waking moment just to hate on Kyle.
More on topic, about time. The show as great the first few seasons. About normal hollywood wannabes working in a restaurant and trying to hustle. They’ve aged out. They’ve lost sight of what the show is about.
LVP reunites with Kyle in 5,4,3,3,1…
LVP will be begging to come back to RHOBH. Her restaurants are closed and now Vanderpump Rules is done. I can’t stand that woman.
I could’ve written this!??I agree with every word you wrote! Except I not only cant stand Lisa, I despise her! IRL shes extremely nasty and treats her regular staff like they’re idiots. My source is my Sister in Law who was a Chef at Casa Blanca for over 3 years. She quit after being called a “f’ing Toad” by Ken Todd. So much kindness!?
I can’t stand her either! Always from season 2 or 3 saw through her games and manipulation. Brandy, Yolanda, Adrienne, Kyle, and Erika saw through her bull!
Not mad about VPR being over, but I was hoping to see more of Tom and Ariana. I think their anniversary book tour is happening virtually, but I could be wrong. It would be great if they were picked up for another show independent of LVP! I’d love to see Danny Pellegrino on that show, too. ?
I am thrilled that they axed Jax. He’s all over the place saying it was his decision. He’s so full of it and his delusions of grandeur are beyond!
Agreed, I enjoy Tom and Ariana.
Jax being gone is great, he was out of control.
Who cares about Tom and Ariana, they are so boring. Glad it’s over. Since they’re all pregnant they should do a show of them moving on and having babies. I will definitely watch.
Thank you, Tamara, for always knowing and sharing the Real Tea! Your blogs are the first thing I look for every day! I’ll miss VPR, strangely enough, but with the new 90 Day Fiance starting tonight, as well as RHOA, I’ll get over it.
Wow!!! Thanks for that info! I loved VPR when it started. Does anyone know about Lisa’s show with the dogs, where she wanted to make Lala the star, (UGH!)? I don’t do streaming, as of yet. I shelter elderly cats, and that is sad enough. I never watch animal stories, even if the outcome is a happy ending.
I think the dog show is on VPR. It is outtakes from RHOBH and her puppy thing where one of the dogs was on the Puppy bowl. I have never heard anyone say they watch/watched it.
Vanderpump Dogs is an up and coming show for Peacock. I don’t know if it started filming or not. It was announced earlier this year. It’s going to be abut the dog rescue and adoption process.
Not sure that is true at all. This show was discussed when Peacock first started. It was supposed to be unused footage from RHOBH combined with the footage from the puppy bowl. I don’t have peacock but I was under the impression that it already aired. That said, it is not something I have paid any attention to.
Audrey I ❤ you for sheltering elderly cats. That takes heart. Respect! I too cannot watch animal stories, no matter good or bad. It’s too much of an emotional roller-coaster for me to get on when animals are involved. Can’t separate myself enough to enjoy the story.
My husband and I can’t even handle the SPCA commercials. They just started with the holidays. I keep my remote at hand. Thanks for the love. I have one that is almost 20 tears old and she weighs about 5 lbs. I just tote her around in a sling like they have for babies. She can barely walk. People just want to throw them away…I don’t understand how they could.
That is so sweet to picture your little loved one toted around in a baby sling. What more could a kitty ask for in their golden years than that? One of mine is almost 15 and now is following me everywhere, but he doesn’t like to be picked up. Maybe I should invest in a sling like that.
I cannot even peek at the SPCA commercials. I have to have mute and the ability to look entirely away or just turn it off entirely. I guess that’s why I can do the reality tv shows because they can help themselves.
I just always wonder what happened to all the dogs that Porsha has had? She even said they scream at them to get out of the kitchen.
Audrey you are awesome for helping elderly cats. I have fed all the strays in my neighborhood for about 4 years now. I had a lot of pregnant mommas at first. So then we had to race to get them before they went feral, so they could have a forever home. We finally found a Vet that would spade them free and send people out to catch them so they can fix them. I am highly allergic to cats so can’t have any in my home. I do try to do whatever I can to make sure they are fed and watered though. I love any animal. Good luck on your adventures with yours.
Thank you for understanding. I also love animals.
And just when they all bought their million dollar houses….????
I will always remember the first time I saw the show. I’ve been 2watching it ever since.I WILL MISS YOU LISA, BEST WISHES!
That is exactly what I’ve been thinking ! They had better find a REAL job soon !!
The rona has hit again: at least no one is dying, just a trashy tv show that ran its course two years ago. RIP VPR.
This info is why I only believe what I read here. I know you thoroughly check what you report to us. Thank you for always going the extra mile to bring us legit news. ?
Ditto!
Love you TT and followers!
Same. I usually don’t believe anything Bravo related unless TT is reporting about it.
Why do you respect someone who outs other sources but not her own? Maybe because hers isn’t credible?
She’s woefully misinformed and speculating.
There will be another season of VR, mark my words. Maybe not in 6 months, but eventually. Those girls having babies is going to make people curious. When things calm down theyll make another one.
I never reveal my sources. Or I would not have sources.
You previously stated you have no sources but you are certain there will be another season “eventually.” One of the pregnant ones was fired for racism. Is that what you think needs to blow over? People who read here often are aware my sources are usually bang on. This is where the situation stands now and any future iteration of VPR is not in the cards. Letters will be going out to all the cast this week to that effect.
I’m not sure why this is so personal to you. Is it because I mentioned the showrunners name? According to my source, Kate and Bill are friends. Kate says her source is not Bill. My source was speculating I suppose.
Thanks Tamara for the breakdown. I’m just fucking thrilled Jax not only is unemployed but also got shot down for a spin off. Disappointed for Ariana , theTom’s, and James.
Sad for the same people you are sad for. More for James, Raquel and the Toms.
Me three on these cast members
Exact same! The Tom’s and James/Raquel… sigh
Would have loved to see the show go on without Jax…but according to this article Bravo clearly wasn’t aware of how much we dislike him, since they were paying him the most…
I’d be interested to know the specifics of LVP’s contract – particularly whether the network has an “out” in a situation like this.
Hopefully, they’ll do a cost/benefit analysis and decide to just run out the clock on her deal and keep future episodes of RHoBH unpolluted by her presence.
Bravo suits are for the most part open to LVP and whatever she comes up with usually gets through. I mean she has an entire “show” on Peacock made of primarily of clippings from the RHOBH editing floor.
She will probably be around for a while. Unfortunately.
This show has jumped the shark. I watch the Peacock channel for old seasons of shows. I only watch the free stuff.
Also, I have never seen any LVP dog recuse show on the Peacock app. I have been binge watching all kinds of reality TV on that app, and never seen the likes of it.
BRAVO is free as free can be!
LVPR needs a Tom Tom spin off.
I have major shadenfreude right now. The show stopped being about struggling actors waiting tables and became a show about people whose job was to be on a reality show. The big houses were the final straw. How will they all pay for those big houses now? Nobody has a job! Shoulda thought that through more carefully ya stupid chumps. Last season was lame, then Stassi and whatsherface got fired, and I knew the show was over.
Kristen Doute! SAY HER NAME! 🙂
And racist or not she is my favorite possibly on any show. We may not have seen that many redeeming qualities from her but she brought the crazy like no other.
Kristen angry on a cast trip on the phone talking to LVP: “IT’S ME OR STASSI, LISA!”
Pure Gold. And wasn’t she the cause of Jax having to fight someone in the parking lot where the chunky sweater lost the fight? Or was that Stassi. Either way. I love Kristen.
She was my favorite also
Tom poured drink in stasi at her birthday cause she yelled at jax for showing up. He had confessed to cheating with Kristen!! Then the fight happened in lot with I think stassi’s date for her party or a dude who was sniffin’ round her next in line after jax situation. I remember the quote….lol ?? “no face hits” !!
He didn’t confess to cheating on Kristen during that season lol that was way after (I’m mad that I know this ?)
I hope LaLa eat shit and goes on. I absolutely hate this entitled white bitch that has bragged about sucking D to get ahead in life. She is fucking awful. Some of us actually go to college, uuddh I just hate this crap, and what she represents. She digusts me, and I’m sure she is body shame other moms because she will shinny after having her baby.
It’s about time it got canceled. Now maybe TomTom and Sur will close for good.
Thanks for the info! I stopped watching a couple years ago, when they bought their homes…then the story was about them living the high life. Not interested in any of them again actually. I am glad it is over. I did enjoy the first couple of seasons…but then it was about their stupid behaviors and their relationships.
I was thinking the exact same thing! What a heck of time to lose a stream of income if not the only?
I’m honestly and embarrassingly disappointed it’s over. Yes, the last season was the worst but still very entertaining in my eyes and I think had covid and Stassi/Kristen’s shit not surfaced they may have tried to get the show back on track to its earlier and better days. I definitely don’t think this is the last we’ll see of a lot of the cast. Jax was already saying in his Instagram comments to fans that he and Brittany are in the works for a “new project” aka show. Now it is Jax we’re talking about so he could be absolutely full of shit but I honestly wouldn’t be shocked if he and Brittany do end up on a station like E! or MTV or Hulu, Peacock, etc. I actually think people would tune in. I wouldn’t just for him but if some of the other OG’s are involved, I shamelessly would because I’m pathetic and enjoy watching that train wreck of a cast lol. And I see a lot of Lisa Canderpump shade here, I actually really like her even if she is a little sketchy sometimes lol. I’ll take her ANY day over the rest of the RHOBH cast! Like Jax, I’m sure she’s currently conjuring up a new plan/show because Vanderpump Rules was wildly successful so I don’t see her walking away from reality TV for good but who knows! I at least see a Tom-Tom spinoff or something of the sort…
LOL oops “Lisa Canderpump” shows what kind of fan I am! Also, thanks for posting this article, I was super curious about the background story here so I really appreciate the tea!!
I always wondered when it came to this show if the cast ever actually did any kind of serving at SUR or if they were just picked out of a room of pretty young people and then placed in the restaurant, and were told to bring on the drama, as it seemed that there was more relationship drama going on then any restaurant business. They never seemed to work a lot of hours, even when they were at SUR they would always end up out in the back getting into arguments about someone cheating on the other. So maybe someone can tell me is this how it all went down, they were pretty people who came not just with their looks but with plenty of drama to entertain the viewers. I think for me the only cast members I didn’t mind was Tom Sandoval and Ariana, James, because of the accent of course, I didn’t mind the early Lala and that would be it for me. Never liked Jax from day one, I can’t believe he got paid the most, is that because he caused the most drama/trouble then the others? Because I didn’t find he did much else really. I would have assumed they all made the exact same money, mind you in the end the two Tom’s went into business with LVP so they would be doing well on their own, but poor old Jax, he was the oldest in the group but didn’t have much else going on, so behind the bar at SUR he would remain until he retired, but I seldom seen the guy make any drinks, there was even the one show where he told a costumer he wouldn’t make a mixed drink for them. I thought wow, this guy really is a tool. the other females on the show didn’t interest me either, they just seemed boring, even their drama was boring. So I won’t miss it, for me it ran its course, also for me it seemed a bit strange how they all seemed to buy houses right next to each other, or just down the street. To me that’s just nuts, I guess they were probably hoping that the show would center around their little cul de sac, almost like the old Knots Landing, (I know, nobody knows this show but it was a good one, a spin off of the hit show Dallas). Thanks for update on the show TT, you always keep us filled in on what’s going on. Please stay safe, and stay well. Also I hope all of you on here stay well, I guess we can finally say we are turning that corner, at least where a vaccine is concerned, I say this because it is true, not because of what your president was saying everytime he was in front of a bunch of people as well as a camera. For him he was always turning a corner, can’t wait for him to turn the corner and be gone! lol. You all will be better off without him thats for sure.
oooh, those pretty little identical house mortgage bills will keep coming….
How ever will they pay for them???
I’m sorry to hear about the cancellation . I really enjoyed watching the growth of each individual and the way that they survived all the goings on.
Now it makes me wonder how many of those who just bought houses can’t afford to live where they live and will they have to sell.
I actually really enjoyed this show back in the day. But I think last season was a prime example that the show has run it’s course. I never want to see Jax, Lala or Katie on my TV again. The rest I will actually miss.
I wonder if Brittany is feeling all sorts of regret for marrying Jax now that he’s not a reality TV star? We all know he’s not going to help at all with the new baby. (Didn’t he mention on the last season that he would never be alone with a new baby??) And that’s going to cause major issues in their already questionable marriage.
As a mom to a toddler that can’t afford a nanny, the show would have never worked with all these new babies. There’s nothing glamorous about being new parents.
I wonder how Jax is going to afford his coke habit now?? (allegedly)
Frankly, I like Britney the best and just for her I think E! Or MTV should give them a new parent’s show. See her cute new house and watch has struggle to find a real job lol ??
I agree with you 100% . The only redeeming quality of Jax is Brittany. Which is exactly why I wonder if she has regrets. She’s way too good for him.
TT – what do you think about Sandoval and Ariana acting so surprised about their departure? They had to know, right?
Tamara, are any of them rich enough to afford to keep the 2 million dollar houses they bought?
Obviously, I am not aware of their personal finances. They do tend to be rather spendy. But they all have side hustles and most can still be influencers on social media and make money. I doubt they lose their houses if they just cut back on the luxury spending for a bit.
Tamara, this is you at your very best. You have such a talent for getting the scoop and breaking it down for us. Thank you thank you!
Thanks. Evolution is currently trying everything to get a brand new version of the show. But the suits, at least at this time are not interested.
My source may or may not wear a suit.
So she feels comfortable outing Kate’s source but not her own? Classy.
Have worked at Evolution (office in Burbank on Vanowen St), I know Bill. He’ll be just fine work wise.
Having a show be cancelled because of a pandemic doesn’t mean it’s “dunso”. It means the next season isn’t happening any time soon. She said it herself, people aren’t making money, there’s no plans to film, so you release them so they can do other things.
I worked on ABDC. It was “cancelled” after 7 seasons and eventually returned for an 8th. The same could happen for VR. You don’t think after things calm down and these girls have babies there won’t be interest in their lives?
I don’t have a “source”, but good sense tells me there will be another installment of this show at some point.
The only thing Evolution is pushing at this point is a new version of VPR with all new cast members who don’t have any previous connections.
So far the “spinoffs” have been shot down too. To be honest, it was my source who outed her source in order to explain why my friend with sources was so sure filming would be starting in early spring. And the only reason I went back to my source is I have respect for Kate and her sources. People tell me I am wrong all the time. And I only reconsider when it is someone like Kate. The purpose of this post was to explain to all those asking me why Kate was publicly disagreeing with me. And I thought I answered the question respectfully. And the identity of the show runner is common knowledge. And show runners are great sources….when the show is…errrr running. But after it has been effectively cancelled, they are not part of the discussions moving forward.
For the record, Kate still maintains that filming will begin in the spring. We disagree. But we still like each other just fine. She has also denied that Bill is her source.
Just curious with a non-compete for a year, are they getting compensated at all during this time period?
No you do not get paid in a non compete. However, a non compete is kind of a joke. Bravo will usually agree to allow people to work and drop the non compete. Especially if say, you are a “used up housewife.” 🙂 We will probably be seeing Jax and Brittany on Marriage Boot Camp at some point.
Jax apparently has other opportunities and that is not based on his usual bloviating but part of a conversation I had with Source who for some reason thinks he is still marketable.
I don’t understand how he could still be considered marketable. He’s so repulsive. His behavior is so repulsive. What will he need to do for producers to say no more? I don’t get it.
I agree with you. I’m just passing on what I was told. Jax was the most… I forget the word that was used. Recognizable maybe? It literally made no sense to me. And Stassi was number two.
Oh yes, I understand this is the info you’re getting and sharing. I’m just stumped as to why anyone would want to keep elevating his platform.
Appreciate you sharing info that your sources entrust you with!
Up until 2001 I owned a franchised women’s gym and employees and owners were required to sign non-compete agreements. At that point in time we found out that non-competes were not enforceable in California. It saved a lot of anxiety.
Mea Culpa Up until 2011.
I’d like to see Jax on Celebrity Big Brother if CBS ever brings it back
That would be good TV but they don’t usually hire celebs from ABC or NBC.
I’ve never seen an episode of this show and it never interested me, but this write up was SO JUICY TT! Had me clutching my pearls as if I’ve been watching this show for years LOL
Who cares about Tom & Ariana….boring. Since they’re all pregnant they should create a show of them growing up, having babies etc. I would definitely watch.
I.m in London , vaccination has started but it is projected that “normality “
As in crowds restaurants bars flying etc is a year off. Now
Teenagers are getting it , so need everybody vaccinated to end it. With the anti vax thing
How will that happen ?
Re VR . Jax had to go he persecuted Faith nearly as badly as the other 2 evil witches.
What those 2 did was SHOCKING . Will
Never be on a show again forever linked with
Extreme racism and bullying . They are horrid nasty females, bad role models for other young females . LaLa ‘s attack on Billie was demented . Those staff treat Lisa like she’s the Queen , RHOBH had her number , She encourages demented behaviour for drama . I saw real reviews of Sur food and prices , not good . Tom Tom similar . She can retire to dog rescue . . . They ganged up on James who was no worse than them. He is damaged but actually was the most honest of them. Tom
& Arianna tried to be decent , but decent is dull on a Bravo nasty series . It’s pack feeding frenzy mentality . It’s run it’s course . Yup those houses will be hard to hang onto, never
Get a mortgage unless can guarantee no BLM Backlash and a Pandemic .