Lisa Vanderpump cleaned house at 'Vanderpump Rules' as she felt younger stars were getting more attention
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Lisa Vanderpump has reportedly served up a dish of envy on the set of 'Vanderpump Rules', orchestrating a major shakeup of the reality series' cast after feeling sidelined by the younger stars’ rising popularity.
According to insiders, the 64-year-old reality TV mogul wasn’t about to let her show become overshadowed by the drama of her castmates, so she took matters into her own hands, by cleaning house.
Lisa Vanderpump was concerned about her role in 'Vanderpump Rules'
An insider revealed to Radar Online that Lisa Vanderpump, who plays a key role as co-executive producer, was concerned about her diminishing role on the show as younger stars, such as Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, and Scheana Shay, began dominating the narrative.
“All of the cheating and catfighting was taking attention away from Lisa – and she wasn’t going to let that happen,” the source said.
Bravo recently announced that 'Vanderpump Rules' will undergo a reboot in Season 12, with a fresh group of employees working at Vanderpump’s SUR Restaurant & Lounge, as well as her other hospitality ventures.
However, the decision to fire the main cast took many by surprise, especially long-time stars like Sandoval, Madix, and Shay.
According to a show insider, they were blindsided by the firings, believing they had earned raises rather than losing their spots on the show.
“The cast were becoming big stars in their own right, and they actually believed they were going to get raises – not get fired,” the insider shared.
“But they should have seen the writing on the wall. Their storylines became the star attraction on 'Vanderpump Rules' – to the point where Lisa just seemed like window dressing and wasn’t even on camera much.”
“All the people who have tuned in to Lisa on reality shows over the years know her ego wouldn’t stand for second-class status,” the insider added. “So she used her power to get rid of the bunch.”
The cast and plot of 'Vanderpump Rules' in a nutshell
'Vanderpump Rules' is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on January 7, 2013.
The show, a spin-off from 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', revolves around Lisa Vanderpump and the staff at her iconic West Hollywood establishments: SUR Restaurant & Lounge, Pump Restaurant, and Tom Tom Restaurant & Bar.
For 11 seasons, the series has captured the drama-filled lives of the staff, their relationships, and their work dynamics.
The show's popularity has led to the creation of three spin-offs: 'Vanderpump Rules After Show', 'Vanderpump Rules: Jax & Brittany Take Kentucky', and 'The Valley'.
'Vanderpump Rules' follows Lisa Vanderpump and the staff at her renowned restaurants and bars in West Hollywood, California.
The series showcases the staff’s efforts to build their futures in show business while navigating a web of personal drama and complex relationships.
The show originally focused on Scheana, a new server, as she interacted with the established staff members: Kristen Doute, Katie Maloney, Tom Sandoval, Stassi Schroeder, and Jax Taylor. Their evolving relationships, both professional and personal, became central to the drama that captivated audiences.
The eleventh season of 'Vanderpump Rules' aired from January 30, 2024, to May 29, 2024.
