Not over yet? After filming wrapped on season 9 of Vanderpump Rules, many of the cast members went through major changes that left viewers curious about the show’s future.
As episodes of the Bravo series aired in October 2021, Lala Kent sparked breakup rumors when she wiped all photos of her then-fiancé, Randall Emmett, from her social media. The following month, Us Weekly confirmed that Lala and Randall ended their engagement.
By the end of the year, costars James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss also announced their decision to part ways while filming the Vanderpump Rules reunion.
“After these 5 wonderful years we had together, we decided we have two different goals and made the decision to call off the engagement,” they wrote in a joint statement via Instagram in December 2021. “We love each other very much, but we aren’t in love anymore. We want nothing but the best for each other so please keep any thoughts positive. Sending Love.”
During the reunion special, which aired in January 2022, the former couple opened up about what caused their split.
“We had a conversation a couple of months ago. I asked her if I am your soulmate and she said, ‘Do you think I am your soulmate?’ It was almost like the first time that I felt like we weren’t destined in the galaxy,” James, whose proposal played out during season 9, recalled at the time. “It wasn’t a clear answer. It wasn’t like, ‘Absolutely you are my soulmate.’ That’s how it should be I feel like. At least that is what I want. And we rather just end it and pull the Band-Aid off before we get married, have a baby and f–king get a divorce. That is literally the last thing I want.”
The streak of public breakups continued when longtime cast members Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz revealed in March 2022 that they were calling it quits after 12 years together.
“I never thought I would have to make an announcement like this. But I feel it’s important that I’m open about my life with you,” Katie wrote via Instagram. “After 12 years on an adventure through our life together, Tom and I are ending our marriage. This ending is not met with resentment or animosity, no sides to choose. We have deep admiration for one another that will always remain and cherish our friendship.”
The TomTom co-owner shared his own statement, telling fans that his “heart aches” to share the news about the end his marriage. “I’m not the victim. Not gonna write too sad a song. Fully respect Katie’s decision and we’ve had healthy, productive conversations about it,” he wrote via Instagram. “It would be far sadder if she decided to stay with me whilst not happy.”
What do the breakups and shakeups mean for the future of Vanderpump Rules? Scroll down for everything we know so far:
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When Would Filming Begin?
Filming for the Bravo hit usually begins in May and lasts throughout the summer. No official announcements have been made as of yet.
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Would Scheana and Brock's Wedding Be Included?
In February 2022, the "Good As Gold" singer teased that her vows with the Aussie native would likely be filmed if the timing lined up.
"We don't know anything about next season yet, but if this happens to fall in the timeline of filming then absolutely. We would welcome [it]," Scheana shared with Us at the time, while Brock joked that he expected something "to go wrong" if their wedding was on camera.
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How Would James and Raquel Navigate Their Involvement?
An insider revealed to Us in December 2021 that the professional DJ "does want" Raquel to continue appearing on the show despite the end of their engagement.
One month later, the former beauty pageant contestant opened up about how her relationship prevented her from exploring other professional endeavors.
"I have been saying that I want to be a pediatric occupational therapist ever since I graduated from college. I have just been kind of putting [it] off, trying to model and living the LA life. But I think I need to switch gears. I am not able to commit to something like that when I am feeling drained," Raquel said during the season 9 reunion special in January 2022. "It is hard. I envisioned a life with James and it was something that I fantasized about a lot. So it is kind of liking closing that book and redirecting my energy somewhere else."
James, for his part, later hinted that he wouldn't say no to his new flame appearing on season 10. The U.K. native has been linked to Ally Lewber in the wake of his split.
"Look, it's too early to say honestly. I do like this girl, I really do. I don't know. We'll see what happens. I can't ask any girl to do that," he explained on the "Give Them Lala" podcast in February 2022. "That's kind of where my head was at with Raquel back in the day ... With this girl, I don't want to make the same mistakes. I've learned a lot. I'm just moving on and not thinking about everything that I've gone through."
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Would Lala Return?
Though Lala previously wasn't sure if she would sign on for season 10, the Utah native later confirmed that “nothing is off the table” for her.
“There are moments where I think I may have outgrown the space. But I kind of am rolling with the punches. If they called me tomorrow, I would have to see how I felt. I don’t know what my future holds,” she told Page Six in December 2021. “I don’t say no to very much.”
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How Will Katie and Tom's Split Factor In?
After Katie and Tom announced their split in March 2022, a source exclusively told Us that their personal lives would be explored if the show got picked up. "Fans will see their divorce play out," the insider said at the time.
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How Would the Cast's Personal Lives Affect the Show?
During an interview with E! News in March 2022, Sandoval noted that season 10 would be "be a s--t show as usual" after several of his costars went through breakups.
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