Every castmate from ‘Vanderpump Rules’ just got the boot ahead of next season except for one key player

In a shocking turn of events, Vanderpump Rules, Bravo’s long-running reality series, has undergone a massive cast shake-up just before its upcoming season. The entire ensemble, including fan favorites like Scheana Shay, Katie Maloney, Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, and Lala Kent, has been let go. This marks an unprecedented move for the show, which has been a staple of Bravo’s reality programming since 2013, following the lives and drama of the waitstaff at Lisa Vanderpump’s Los Angeles restaurant, SUR.

While the specific reasons for the abrupt cast departures haven’t been officially explained, the timing suggests the impact of recent drama might be a factor. The explosive Scandoval affair between Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss—two of the show’s major players—dominated seasons 10 and 11 and caused deep rifts within the cast. This, combined with a generally colder atmosphere during filming, led to the pause in production in May, allowing for a “reset.” Bravo clearly took that reset seriously by wiping the slate clean for the upcoming season.

The only cast member whose contract was renewed is Lisa Vanderpump herself. As the face of the show and the restaurant that anchors the series, her presence remains the backbone of Vanderpump Rules. Vanderpump’s reign on the series remains intact, and she has expressed enthusiasm for the new season, wishing the new cast “cheers” and reflecting on the wild ride that the show has been over the past 11 years.

Season 12 will be a fresh start, with Bravo promising a new crop of SUR-vers who will be just as “complicatedly involved” with one another as the original group. While the new cast is still under wraps, fans can expect more drama, relationships, and betrayal as the series returns to its roots. Details on the new cast, production schedule, and premiere date are still unknown, but fans are eagerly awaiting to see who will step into the iconic shoes of the old crew.

The fired cast members have shared their thoughts on their exit in a mix of gratitude and nostalgia. Ariana Madix expressed her gratitude for being part of the cultural phenomenon, while Lala Kent reflected on how the show changed her life. Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz also weighed in, with Schwartz sharing a compilation of memorable moments from the series. Despite the tension from the Scandoval fallout, the cast’s reactions have been generally positive, though fans are left wondering what the future holds for each of them outside of the show.

As Vanderpump Rules enters this new chapter, it’s clear that Bravo is looking to reinvigorate the series with a fresh group of characters—ready to bring their own brand of chaos to SUR.