Sunday, September 10, 2023

Vanderpump Rules Cast Members Who Have Shown the Most Emotional Growth

Katie Maloney
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No one said sharing your life on reality TV would be easy, and Vanderpump Rules is no exception. The show about a close-knit group of friends just trying to make a name for themselves in Hollywood started back in 2013 and quickly became a sensation.

The hype was mainly due to the intense fighting and meltdowns that made the show a hit. With villains like Tom Sandoval, Jax Taylor, and Stassi Schroder, it was like watching a train crash that you couldn’t turn away from. However, over the years, the cast has mellowed out and turned over a few new leaves along the way. 

James Kennedy

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James Kennedy has grown the tiniest of bits compared to others on this list. When the DJ shared he had stopped drinking “Pumptinis,” fans were impressed, since most of his issues were exacerbated by his intake of alcohol.

However, in Season 10, he shared he was back on it. But in a weird twist, James chose to open up more, which garnered him a bit more empathy and explained why he is the way he is. Sadly, James can still be ruthless when pushed, but hopefully, the English native will continue to work on himself. The break up with Rachel Leviss also seemed to clear his way and focus on his long-term goals. 

Lala Kent

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Lala Kent came onto the scene as a young 21-year-old model from Salt Lake City who wasn’t scared to fight her way through the group. The mother of one often took low shots at her enemies and made poor decisions while under the influence.

However, now four years sober, Lala is a whole new woman. She can maintain close friendships and has also started her own company, Give Them Lala Beauty. Even though she is going through a bad breakup, she still puts her daughter, Ocean, first. Hell, Lala even gives out good advice now. 

Katie Maloney

Katey Maloney
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For seasons upon seasons, Katie Maloney was the sidekick to Stassi and even Tom Schwartz at times. Her inability to believe she deserved better friends and a boyfriend hindered her growth. But finally, the Vanderpump Rules star did what we thought we would never see. Katie left her TomTom co-owner husband, and God, was it satisfying.

It goes without saying that leaving your husband, especially a Beta like Tom, takes a crap ton of personal growth and self-respect. Katie finally decided to put herself first, taking charge and totally changing her circumstances. 

Kristen Doute

Kristen Doute
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Okay, hear us out—what Kristen Doute and Stassi did to Faith Stowers was unacceptable, and both deserved to be fired from the network. The move was immature, racist, and uneducated.

Since her firing, Kristen shared with the Hollywood Raw podcast that she “started listening because I was having conversations with a lot of my friends, specifically—to be honest—my black friends, and they told me to shut up and listen. And that’s exactly what i did.” Kristen shared that she had researched, read, and watched Ted Talks to understand what went wrong. 

Crazy Kristen hopefully has learned a lot from her firing. The take-charge attitude shows major growth, and the star now uses her social media platform to advocate for equal rights and acceptance, using her platform to raise awareness and promote inclusivity.

Stassi Schroder

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While we hate to admit it, the resident mean girl has made major changes in her life. Even though she is no longer a current Vanderpump Rules star, Stassi has made it her goal to focus on her family, marriage, and children.

She has successful ventures, including her podcast, book, and traveling show. Stassi has also started speaking out about the toxicity of the Bravo show and how it was a boys’ club. 

Jax Taylor

Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright
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Jax is back filming a new Bravo show, and it will be nice for viewers to see how he has matured. Before, Jax used to poop with the door open, bully co-stars, and cheat. Now, he has a happy and healthy marriage (go figure) and is a hands-on father. Jax is much more present in his life and has come a long way, from stealing sunglasses in Waikiki to running the stroller show at Disneyland.

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Why Bravo Should Expand Real Housewives to New Cities

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When Bravo filmed a little show about a group of women behind the gates in Orange County, they couldn’t have imagined what would happen. In 2016, the Real Housewives of Orange County premiered. That series is now deep into Season 17. Not only did Real Housewives become part of popular culture, but it spawned several franchises. The series introduced us to 10 new cities.

Andy Cohen has confirmed that there isn’t a Las Vegas franchise in Bravo’s future. Or any other city. The Watch What Happens Live host discussed the rumors on his radio show, Andy Cohen Live. “I mean, I think we’re good. We’re not developing any,” he stated.

I think that could be a problem for Bravo down the road. There seems to be a favorable response to the Real Housewives of New York City reboot. Meanwhile, several of the older franchises, like Real Housewives of Atlanta and RHOC, have struggled to retain viewers.

Let’s chat about some reasons why Bravo should expand Real Housewives to new cities.

To Replace Canceled Franchises

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Only two of the Real Housewives series have been shelved. The Real Housewives of D.C. only lasted one season, allegedly due to the scandal caused by Michaele Salahi and Tareq Salahi. ABC News reported that the couple crashed President Obama‘s first state dinner.

Meanwhile, Real Housewives of Dallas lasted for five seasons. According to TV Line, this franchise also saw plenty of backlash because of the allegedly racist behavior of some cast members. But low ratings for the season seemed to signal the end of the series.

While there are still plenty of cities to watch obsessively, losing a couple should call for adding some new cities.

Fans Love a New Location

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Real Housewives of Salt Lake City debuted in 2020. The snowy locale, icy friendships, and lingering hospital smell made the franchise an instant success. While some may have wondered why RHOSLC deserved a franchise, the answer was plenty of juicy drama. And an upcoming arrest courtesy of Jen Shah.

Viewers love to see housewives displaying their ridiculous wealth in gorgeous locations. And Salt Lake City had all of that. It was the snowy opposite of most of the other settings. So, Bravo could strike gold again by adding another city.

Meeting a New Cast

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Most Bravo viewers admit that they have great affection for their favorite housewives, past and present. So, trying to put together an amazing cast for a new city is no easy feat.

When Real Housewives of New York City hired an all-new cast for Season 14, it was a bold move. Many fans were disappointed, so Bravo came up with the RHONY: Legacy idea.

When negotiations hit the wall, that idea was transformed into Season 5 of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. So RHONY legends, including Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, and Luann de Lesseps, will reunite for a luxe trip to St. Barts.  

Still, viewers seem to be enjoying the new cast of RHONY. It felt fresh and invigorating. We got to know the cast members and their relationships from the jump. A new city would provide that to viewers again.

New City, New Drama

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With a new friend group comes plenty of brand-new opportunities for drama. Franchises that have been on for a long time often fall into a rut, repeating the same storylines over and over. For example, Teresa Giudice’s feud with Melissa Gorga on Real Housewives of New Jersey. It was essentially the same family fight, escalating with every season.

But getting in on the ground floor as feuds spring up feels like a nice change of pace. Give us some petty drama, like when Jessel Taank of the RHONY reboot shaded Tribeca as “up and coming,” and Erin Lichy almost lost her mind.

Expanding Real Housewives to a new city lets fans experience a whole new kind of drama.

Everyone Adores an International Location

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Andy announced that the Real Housewives of Dubai would be the first international franchise. There was intense blowback because Bravo selected a location that had a strict series of laws for members of the LGBTGQ+ community, as well as women.

While the show didn’t pull out amazing ratings in the beginning, it was renewed for a second season. The cast members lived opulent lifestyles that were like nothing previously seen on Real Housewives. Bravo could certainly add another international city to its roster.

With a new cast and a new city, the possibilities are endless.

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