Vanderpump Guidelines Season 11 is about to premiere Tuesday, Jan. 30 on Bravo, and regardless of the absence of Rachel Leviss, previously Raquel, filming continued at a fast tempo.
Viewers can anticipate to witness the challenges confronted by exes Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix as they navigate their breakup whereas nonetheless sharing a dwelling area. Madix is worried that followers may align with Sandoval after this season, including an additional layer of complexity to the storyline, which incorporates an incident the place somebody throws wine on Sandoval throughout an occasion.
In early March, Sandoval and Madix formally introduced the tip of their relationship, which began in 2013 when Madix first joined the present. It did not take lengthy for information to emerge that Sandoval’s infidelity with Leviss was the first consider derailing the connection.
Following an explosive season 10 finale, a three-part reunion, and the Sandoval-Leviss breakup, the forged of Vanderpump Guidelines faces excessive expectations for season 11.
ET takes a better have a look at what followers can anticipate within the extremely anticipated upcoming season.
June 27, 2023 — Filming Begins
Forward of the beginning of filming for season 11 of Vanderpump Guidelines, a supply instructed ET that the entire forged “signed back on” for the present with one main exception — Leviss.
Although Sandoval had reupped his contract, he wasn’t there for the beginning of filming, as a result of he was capturing one other actuality present — Fox’s Particular Forces: World’s Hardest Take a look at.
June 27, 2023 — Bravo Seeking to Add New Forged Members to Vanderpump Guidelines
A supply instructed ET that the community “is looking to bring in some new cast members” for its eleventh season.
“They have started having outbound conversations,” the supply stated, earlier than including that Lala Kent and Katie Maloney “are looking in their external friend groups to see who might be a good fit for the show.”
July 1, 2023 — Ariana Madix Dances at Tom Sandoval’s Bar Whereas Filming
Madix is a dancing queen! The 38-year-old actuality TV star danced the evening away at a bar co-owned by her ex, Sandoval, and cameras have been there to seize it.
In a video shared on TikTok, Madix may be seen holding court docket in her quasi-dance ground on the West Hollywood joint, TomTom, which is co-owned by Sandoval and co-star Tom Schwartz. She’s movin’ and groovin’ as James Kennedy spins tracks behind the DJ sales space. At one level, you’ll be able to hear patrons begin chanting “Ari! Ari! Ari!”
Madix, who can also be signed on to compete on Dancing With the Stars, was clearly moved by the gesture, as she acknowledges the gang earlier than exhibiting off what her mama gave her.
The 18-second video is overlayed with the textual content, “First weekend filming vanderpump rules season 11. Dj James Kennedy is playin’ a set at tomtom. Ariana is as gorgeous as ever living her best life, and the whole crowd chants for her. The world is good.”
July 11, 2023 — Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Movie Collectively
Sandoval, Madix, Tom Schwartz, Scheana Shay and the remainder of the Vanderpump Guidelines forged filmed at Lisa Vanderpump’s Sur Lounge in Los Angeles.
This was seemingly the primary time Sandoval and Madix have seen each other since their epic three-part Vanderpump Guidelines reunion that was stuffed with tears and expletive-filled insults.
Sandoval was in a position to keep away from Madix, however not Shay. In video obtained by TMZ, the 2 have been caught having a heated argument outdoors the bar, the place at one level Shay is heard yelling, “If you hadn’t f**ked Raquel,” earlier than storming off.
July 13, 2023 — Rachel Leviss Negotiates Vanderpump Guidelines Contract
As of mid-July, ET realized that Leviss hadn’t signed on for the brand new season and her group was nonetheless negotiating her contract with manufacturing.
“Rachel’s mental health is the most important thing to her and her family,” a supply stated. “She spent a lot of time working on her mental health at the facility and knows going back to the show and filming will be very stressful.”
In April, ET completely reported that Leviss checked right into a psychological well being therapy facility. On the time, Leviss’ rep instructed ET that the truth TV star’s “family decided before the relationship was discovered that she would enter a voluntary facility for mental health counseling.”
July 14, 2023 — Rachel Leaves Remedy… and Modifications Her Identify
“After months of therapy, Rachel decided she wanted to go by her government name moving forward,” a supply instructed ET, earlier than one other supply added that Leviss had checked out of The Meadows in Arizona after spending two months on the psychological well being facility.
“Rachel is now spending time with people close to her,” the supply stated.
As for her future on Vanderpump Guidelines, the supply famous that Leviss “still hasn’t signed on to film” the present, noting that “her team and Bravo are still trying to hammer out a deal.”
July 20, 2023 — Vanderpump Guidelines Forged Movies in Lake Tahoe, James Kennedy Reunites With Canine
James Kennedy reunited together with his and former fiancée Rachel Leviss’ canine, Graham Cracker, whereas filming together with his Vanderpump Guidelines castmates (sans Leviss) in Lake Tahoe, California.
“Look who made his way back home, back into my life,” the truth star captioned his Instagram slideshow, which included a second picture of Kennedy cuddling Graham whereas on a ship together with his girlfriend, Ally Lewber. “I’ll take care of you forever, and I love you.”
Kennedy and Leviss adopted Graham in 2018, three years earlier than ending their engagement. Leviss acquired Graham within the breakup, and he lived along with her dad and mom earlier than transferring again in along with her.
July 20, 2023 — Ariana Madix Has Been ‘Laying Into’ Ex Tom Sandoval Whereas Filming
Madix is not taking it simple on Sandoval now that Scandoval has simmered down. A supply instructed ET that Madix has been laying into him for the reason that cameras went up.
“Filming is underway for Vanderpump Rules and Tom and Ariana have filmed together. She has been laying into him while filming and doesn’t have time for any of his nonsense,” the supply stated. “She’s becoming more and more detached and isn’t affected by him as much.”
Regardless of the traumatic breakup, the supply famous that Madix is feeling “empowered and confident” and is in a very good place “personally and professionally.”
“She’s in a place where she’s focused on herself and happy to be doing her thing,” the supply shared. “She is still relishing in all the support she has received and feeling good about where she’s at in her life, both personally and professionally.”
July 27, 2023 — Ariana Madix Will not Movie 1-on-1 With Tom Sandoval
Though Madix, Sandoval, and the remainder of the forged are filming season 11 of Vanderpump Guidelines, that does not imply the 38-year-old actuality star will movie solo scenes along with her ex.
A supply instructed ET, “Tom and Ariana haven’t filmed 1-on-1 and she’s telling her friends she won’t. She’s made it clear she doesn’t want to film with Tom and is in a good place mentally, and filming with him will only cause disruption.”
“Ariana has also skipped group things, like the recent trip to avoid Tom. They ended up filming her and Katie looking for new hires for their sandwich shop,” the supply added.
Aug. 17, 2023 — Rachel Leviss Not Returning for Season 11
Regardless of a number of backwards and forwards, Leviss will not be filming the brand new season.
“Rachel will not be returning for season 11 of Vanderpump Rules. There was a possibility up until recently she’d be returning for the new season, but ultimately decided against it,” a supply instructed ET. “Rachel is focused on her mental health journey and knew going back to the show would open her up to trauma she’s been working on healing. Rachel is looking forward to what the future holds for her.”
The information comes simply days after a supply instructed ET that the 28-year-old was not filming season 11 of Vanderpump Guidelines as a result of she’s prioritizing her psychological well being and having fun with a slower life in Arizona.
“Rachel has been spending time with her family in Arizona since leaving the mental health facility. Rachel has been receiving letters from people opening up about their own mental health journey and applauding her for taking time away from filming to focus on her mental health,” the supply shared. “Rachel is in a really good place and has been enjoying a slower pace of life. She’s been doing Pilates and often goes hiking.”
Leviss additionally opened up about Scandoval in her first sit-down interview since within the scandal, wherein she spoke to Bethenny Frankel about feeling betrayed by Sandoval and questioned if the dishonest scandal was “fabricated” to maintain the Bravo collection alive, and alleged he was provided producer credit score on the long-running actuality TV present.
A Bravo spokesperson responded to Leviss’ claims telling ET, “Tom Sandoval was never offered a producer credit on Season 11, and had absolutely no creative control over editing during any season of Vanderpump Rules.”
Sept. 4, 2023 — Tom Sandoval Caught in Center of Wine-Throwing Struggle Throughout ‘VPR’ Occasion in San Francisco
Tom Sandoval acquired a impolite welcome to San Francisco when he unwittingly discovered himself in the course of a weird altercation at a forged occasion.
All of it went down at Gold Bar Whiskey’s tasting room contained in the famed Treasure Island Museum, the place the Vanderpump Guidelines forged was attending an occasion as a part of their season 11 tour. It is unclear what led to the weird incident, however video shared by a social media influencer confirmed all hell had damaged free earlier than Sandoval acquired doused with what gave the impression to be crimson wine.
The video confirmed white roses scattered all around the ground earlier than the person in a shimmery jacket, black pants and loafers grabbed the glass and threw the drink in Tom’s route. The person in query then ran for canopy earlier than grabbing a chair. He was seemingly able to assault as Tom tried to intervene, however safety lastly stepped in, one in every of whom grabbed the person by the throat. Even then, the person within the shimmery jacket refused to drop the chair as safety dragged him out of the venue.
Nov. 4, 2023 — Ariana Madix Says She’s ‘Nervous’ About Reliving Publish-Scandoval in Season 11 (Unique)
Madix and Maloney are each nervous and excited for the premiere of season 11 of VPR.
The fact stars spoke with ET’s Brice Sander on the second day of BravoCon in Las Vegas, they usually had loads to say about their experiences on the present, particularly within the wake of sitting on the BravoCon panel with their exes, Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz.
“It was actually great, I think because we got the hard stuff out of the way, and then it’s fun stuff,” Madix stated.
Maloney chimed in, “It can only get better.”
The dialog rapidly turned to the upcoming season of Vanderpump Guidelines. Madix shared her ideas on the brand new season’s trailer, saying, “I mean, I guess my nerves, I’m slightly nervous giving the tone of that teaser; it kind of felt like there was something being set up. Yeah, a little weird, to be honest, but then I was like, look, I can only just do me, I can’t control any of that, so, um, but yeah, all reliving stuff always sucks.”
Nov. 16, 2023 — Ariana Madix ‘Wouldn’t Be Shocked’ if VPR Followers Sided With Ex Tom Sandoval This Season
Madix is bracing herself for the inevitable twists within the upcoming season of Vanderpump Guidelines, and acknowledges that the tide could activate her when season 11 debuts in January.
In response to an Instagram person’s prediction that viewers will shift their sympathy in the direction of Sandoval, Madix replied, “Certainly wouldn’t be surprised if the audience swings that way.”
A short teaser for the upcoming season reveals a heated change between Madix and Sandoval as she accuses Sandoval of “ruining” her life and her “home.” She additionally alleges that he “attempted to kill [her] f**king dog.” She warns him that her lawyer will probably be concerned, to which he calmly responds, “I’m out.”
Dec. 11, 2023 — Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Face Off in Season 11 Trailer
In a new trailer for the upcoming season, dynamics are risky as ever as Sandoval and Madix start to navigate their new world after the dishonest drama that unfolded between Sandoval and Leviss final season. A press launch for the present teases that the previous couple stays “locked in a stalemate” for the home they proceed to share post-split as Madix begins a long-distance relationship along with her new man, Daniel Wai, and a stint on Dancing With the Stars.
In the meantime, Madix and Maloney are arduous at work to open their sandwich store, One thing About Her, whereas Maloney additionally ventures into the relationship scene after her divorce from Schwartz. For his half, Schwartz seems to be channeling the breakup right into a jaw-dropping, Ken-like makeover.
Jan. 24, 2024 — Rachel Leviss Declares She’s Not Courting This Yr
On an episode of her iHeartRadio Rachel Goes Rouge podcast, Leviss was joined by psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher, the place they mentioned her habits that was displayed throughout a few of her hardest moments on the collection and within the aftermath of Scandoval.
Leviss spoke in regards to the work she did at a trauma remedy middle. The previous actuality TV star additionally shared that the work is not completed, and till it’s, she’s sworn off relationship.
“I’m not dating for a year, and in doing that, I’m just focusing on myself. And after this talk, focusing on my emotions that come up for me. Like what are my own needs that I need met? And not adding an additional person into the equation, so that it is just focused on me and other people as well my friends and family and the people that are in my inner circle that are safe friends,” she shared.
Jan. 29, 2024 — Ariana Madix Paints the City Pink in Chicago With Assist of VPR Forged
Madix made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart within the revival of Kander & Ebb’s Chicago on the Ambassador Theatre in New York Metropolis. The fact TV star put her musical theater roots on show in the course of the manufacturing.
Madix acquired assist from Vanderpump Guidelines followers and fellow castmates Lala Kent and Scheana Shay, her mom, and boyfriend, Daniel Wai — whom she blew a kiss to from the stage. The Dancing with the Stars alum’s efficiency earned a standing ovation from the gang.
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