The original cast of Vanderpump Rules has been replaced for Season 12, which debuts on December 2, 2025, featuring an entirely new group of staff from Lisa Vanderpump's SUR restaurant, while Lisa herself remains the only returning figure. The former mainstays such as Scheana Shay, Katie Maloney, Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz, Lala Kent, and James Kennedy are no longer regulars on the show.
Original Cast Members' Current Status
The reboot means viewers will not see the original group at SUR on Bravo any longer, but they've generally moved on successfully thanks to their fame from the series.
- Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz, and Ariana Madix have pursued other entertainment projects, business ventures, and personal interests beyond their time on Vanderpump Rules.
- James Kennedy has leveraged his Vanderpump Rules exposure to land DJ residencies in Las Vegas and continues growing his music career.
- Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright left after Season 8 and have since focused on family life, welcoming their son Cruz in 2021.
- Scheana Shay, Katie Maloney, and Lala Kent have all expanded into podcasting, other TV appearances, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Season 12 New Cast
Season 12 introduces new SUR employees as cast members, with Lisa Vanderpump as their mentor and sole returning regular.
- Venus Binkley
- Jason Cohen
- Shayne Davis
- Chris Hahn
- Angelica Jensen
- Marcus Johnson
- Audrey Lingle
- Natalie Maguire
- Demy Selem
- Kim Suarez
These newcomers form a dynamic group navigating friendships, romance, and drama, much in the spirit of earlier seasons but with fresh faces and stories.
Summary Table: Where Are They Now?
Original Cast Member| Where are they now?
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Lisa Vanderpump| Only original remaining on the show5.
Tom Sandoval| Various reality projects, not in S124.
Tom Schwartz| Other TV/work, not in S124.
Ariana Madix| Independent media, not in S124.
Scheana Shay| Podcasts, entertainment, not in S122.
Katie Maloney| Media/business ventures2.
Lala Kent| Podcasting, entrepreneurship2.
James Kennedy| Vegas DJ career2.
Jax Taylor/Brittany| Family life, left show post-S868.
With the show’s total reboot, the legacy cast now explores individual opportunities and new platforms, while SUR regulars bring fresh energy to Season 12.
