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Lisa Vanderpump Addresses Skepticism Surrounding Vanderpump Rules Reboot, Teases New Cast Dynamics
Los Angeles, CA – lisa Vanderpump is actively addressing the considerable skepticism surrounding the upcoming reboot of Vanderpump rules, encouraging viewers to give the new cast a chance to prove themselves. Speaking about the series, Vanderpump emphasized that the reboot is not an attempt to replicate the original but rather to capture the essence of a group of interconnected coworkers and friends at SUR, albeit with a fresh, 2025 perspective.Vanderpump explained that the new iteration of the show will feature Gen Z cast members whose relationships and outlooks differ from the original cast, but will still contain the “fun, juicy ingredients” that made the show a success.She acknowledged the audience’s potential perception of the reboot as an “imposter” but expressed confidence that viewers will be “won over” by the natural development of the cast and their storylines.
“We are not trying to make the series that we did the first time around,” Vanderpump stated, highlighting that the reboot “has sort of got back to the basic principles of that show, which is falling around a group of interconnected coworkers and friends at SUR.” She believes the new cast authentically captures the life stage seen in the early days of Vanderpump rules, contrasting it with the later life stages depicted in more recent seasons. Vanderpump is eager to convert audience skepticism into “enjoyment and passion for the new series.”
Regarding the timing of the reboot, vanderpump indicated that it is “coming up, so it’s not too far away.” She teased that the new season will feature significant dating and hookups within the group, with deep, messy, and elaborate friendships at its core.
In separate comments, Vanderpump also touched upon the filming schedule for her other series, The Valley. She indicated flexibility regarding the summer filming schedule, noting that variations can lead to the capture of different events and moments in people’s lives, which she views as a positive aspect.
New episodes of The Valley air at 9 p.m. Tuesdays on Bravo. New episodes are available to stream on Peacock on Wednesdays.