The “Pumptini” king has always been the sinister jester of Vanderpump Rules, with James Kennedy rarely apologizing for his actions. The English DJ broke into the series by dating Kristen Doute. It also helped that James had a hell of a temper, which was often fueled by his love of alcohol. Watching James was like watching a train crash; you couldn’t look away, no matter how bad it got. Below are some James Kennedy’s worst moments that truly stand out.
James Told Tom to Cheat on Katie
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Even though it was clear that Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney would most likely not live out their days together, James still felt it was okay to encourage his friend to be unfaithful to the SUR server.
It was no secret that James and Katie never quite got along, but the advice seemed shameful even for James. The DJ claimed he urged Tom to cheat because he detested Katie, but the motive was clear: James wanted to hurt Katie badly.
James Fat Shames
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During both Season 5 and Season 7 of Vanderpump Rules, James came hard for Katie, even choosing to fat shame her after she opened up about her body image issues.
During an argument, James went as far as to yell, “Lose some fu*cking weight” to Katie during one of his drunken outbursts. He also asked if she was pregnant and noted, “Those shorts aren’t working for you” during an 80s-themed pride event.
James Flicks His Cigarette
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During one of their many messy breakups, James took his mean streak too far again when he decided it was okay to flick a lit cigarette onto Kristen Doute. After discovering he had kissed Lala Kent, Kristen turned up at SUR and was taunted by James, who told her she would never have his “pretty, young’ body ‘ever again.”
The hookup occurred just hours after their umpteenth split, but Kristen was pissed nonetheless. After what seemed like hours of fighting, James finally flicked his lit cigarette at Kristen, hitting her while he walked away.
James Rage Texts
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James doesn’t only have face-to-face battles, as he has been known to partake in rage text sessions. After a long night of drinking, Rachel Leviss shared how she had blacked out but was awoken by several nasty text messages from her boyfriend.
In a drunken frenzy, James had apparently sent a plethora of vial texts, including calling Rachel a “whore, slut whore” and ending with “fu*k you. Where are you? I’m breaking up with you.” What a winner, right? It became quite clear that James was emotionally abusive.
James Chugs Fireball
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In a less than impressive move, James turned up to a cast night out only to chug a waterfall of Fireball. After the OGs had a go at him, all he could muster up as a response was, “Whaaaat.” Not knowing his limit was a huge turnoff to the group as he yelled, “I’m from the 60s,” while wearing a Beatles wig. His over-the-edge antics led to some nasty words, and it just solidified that alcohol was not his friend.
Between spitting on doors, calling people names, and acting verbally and, at times, physically abusive, James is a real handful and not someone you want as an enemy. James very much made himself the bad guy, with Stassi Schroder once noting, “If you took a bad James Bond villain and like made him sweaty and drunk on fireballs and then like had him played by an emaciated muppet, that would be less annoying than James Kennedy.”
Even though he has aged, James seems to be getting a bit better as he has learned lessons along the way. However, he still very much has issues with his temper and authority. Season 10 showed James putting his powers of evil to good use as he mocked Tom Sandoval through the entire reunion. For now, we will still be keeping an extremely close eye on James, as he is bound to slip up during Season 11 and piss someone off with his sassy behavior.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK JAMES KENNEDY HAS VILLAIN-TYPE BEHAVIOR?
The former couple was spotted filming at the same location in August, prompting speculation that they were on speaking terms again. Ariana shut down the reconciliation rumors in the August 25 episode of Scheana Shay‘s podcast, Scheananigans. She assured fans she has not filmed any scenes with her ex-beau.
While we completely understand Ariana’s desire to stay clear of her ex, we can’t help but hope for a confrontation between the two Bravo stars in Season 11. Here’s why.
Ariana Can Confront Tom About the Timeline Lies
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Ariana has said in interviews that she has zero communication with her ex. This means she probably hasn’t spoken to him since the Vanderpump Rules reunion. During the reunion, Tom and Rachel Leviss were adamant that they stopped seeing each other for awhile after their first night together. Tom also denied rumors that he slept with Rachel while Ariana was out of town at her grandmother’s funeral.
However, Rachel later came clean about the timeline of the affair in an interview with a producer that aired after Part 3 of the reunion. Rachel told the producer that she and Tom had not taken a break from seeing each other. She revealed they slept together for the second time at Scheana’s wedding in August. The VPR star also confirmed the rumor that she and Tom had been intimate while Ariana was at a funeral.
Ariana did not find out the truth about the timeline until the reunion aired. The cover band star downplayed the affair at the reunion. He claimed it did not go on for as long as viewers initially suspected. We would love to see Ariana confront Tom for lying about the timeline in Season 11.
We Need More Details About Tom and Ariana Still Living Together
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One detail about Tom and Ariana’s break up that has fans scratching their heads is that the former couple still lives together. Ariana responded to the confusion regarding the situation on Scheana’s podcast, dispelling rumors that she is rolling in money.
“I am not rich. I do not have millions of dollars,” Ariana said on the August 25 episode. “I have a mortgage. It’s expensive. I am not going to squander my financial future and stability by putting myself in a position to f**k myself over for the rest of my life because somebody else f***ed up,” she told listeners.
The Bravo star told fans that, despite sharing a home, she has zero interaction with Tom. “I don’t see him. I don’t interact with him,” she said.
We know Ariana’s reasons for staying in the home, but what about Tom? Can’t he crash on someone’s couch or something? We want to find out more about their living situation in Season 11. In a dream world, Ariana would tell Tom to “get out of the house” during an epic confrontation.
We Want the Drama
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Another reason we would like to see a confrontation between Ariana and Tom in Season 11 is for the drama. I mean, come on, it is reality television after all. This is the most tension we’ve had between VPR castmates since the Kristen Doute and Jax Taylor affair in Season 2.
While Ariana has stated she has not filmed any scenes with her ex, showrunner Alex Baskin hinted that a scene between the former lovebirds isn’t entirely out of the question. In a July 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Alex spoke about the logistics of filming a reality show when there are strained relationships within the cast.
“We always deal with pushback if different parties don’t want to shoot with each other because of strained relations,” he told the outlet. He noted that the Scandoval situation is more “extreme” than past VPR drama but seemed optimistic about getting Ariana and Tom to film together.
“Ariana and Tom Sandoval, I would hasten to point out, they still live together,” he told the publication. “The idea that they wouldn’t shoot together is a little bit hard to digest. They’re in the same home.”
Hmmm. Maybe all hope isn’t lost.
TELL US – DO YOU WANT TO SEE A SANDOVAL AND ARIANA CONFRONTATION IN SEASON 11 OF VANDERPUMP RULES?
Heather Gay was a fan-favorite during Season 1 of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. She is a divorced mom with three daughters. She also founded the successful Beauty Lab + Laser. The Bravo star has also been open about stepping away from her Mormon faith. Heather even wrote a book about her life, titled Bad Mormon.
While fans loved Heather’s witty remarks and down-to-earth personality, her behavior suddenly changed. She seemed cold to her cousin and bestie, Whitney Rose. And Heather blindly defended Jen Shah and supported her after her shocking arrest. Right up until Jen changed her plea to guilty.
So, did Heather change after the first season of RHOSLC? Or was Heather’s real personality on display in Season 2? Of course, it’s not too late for Heather to regain her status as a fan- favorite. All she needs to do is follow these handy suggestions.
Heather Gay Can Apologize for Defending Jen Shah
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Heather spent much of the second and third seasons standing by Jen. In 2021, Jen was charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The telemarketing scams Jen was involved in often took advantage of the elderly.
Jen proclaimed her innocence, and Heather believed her friend. But both Heather and Meredith Marks were stunned when Jen changed her plea. The ladies were with Jen in New York City ahead of her upcoming trial.
In July 2022, Jen pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. She was sentenced to six and half years in the slammer, which is pretty Shah-mazing. She was looking at decades in prison.
“Everything changed for me when she pled guilty,” Heather stated. “Now my focus is on the victims and her family and the collateral damage of this crime that she perpetuated and admitted to perpetuating,” she added. Being associated with Jen wouldn’t be a good look.
Heather apologizing for supporting Jen could go a long way with RHOSLC viewers.
Make Amends With Whitney Rose
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During Season 3, it was shocking to watch Heather and Whitney viciously attack each other during a lingerie party. Whitney told Lisa Barlow that Angie Harrington spilled some gossip. According to Whitney, Angie told her, and Heather, that Lisa performed sexual favors to get Utah Jazz tickets. Seriously?
When Heather denied hearing the rumor, the argument became ugly. She even shoved Whitney out of her way. “You lost me, b***h!” Heather screamed at her cousin.
The two former besties couldn’t get back on the same page. It was heartbreaking when Heather didn’t support Whitney as she dealt with past abuse issues. Where was Heather’s kindness and compassion? And Heather felt betrayed because Whitney wanted a “friendship break.”
During Season 3 of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, Whitney and Heather continued to squabble. By the end of the trip, their relationship was in a better place. Although they hit another rough patch at BravoCon 2022.
US Weekly reported in September 2023 that the duo was back on “solid” ground. I hope so. The friendship between Whitney and Heather was a plus for the series. I love “Bad Weather!”
Heather Gay Can Explain Her Black Eye
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During the cast trip to Arizona, Heather woke up with a shiner. At first, she hinted that someone knew what happened to her. The other ladies were distressed about Heather’s condition.
At the Salt Lake City reunion, the author claimed that she “blacked out” because she drank too much. But later, Heather claimed that Bravo should have footage of whatever happened. “But there [were] cameras everywhere, and they should have footage of it, and I don’t know why they’re not showing it,” Heather stated.
The most popular theory was that Jen gave Heather the black eye. And Heather kept quiet because Jen was, at that time, headed to trial.
But Heather’s ever-shifting stories about her shiner annoyed viewers. Most expected to hear the truth at the reunion. If Heather told RHOSLC fans now, it would help repair her image. And finally put to bed the most famous black eye in Real Housewives history.
Don’t Meddle in Lisa Barlow’s Religious Views
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During Season 4, Lisa shared that her son, Jack Barlow, decided to go on a mission trip instead of to college. And Heather had some concerns. Heather didn’t feel like Lisa practiced Mormonism. According to Heather, Mormons typically abstain from tea, alcohol, and coffee. And Lisa owns a tequila company.
While Heather worried about what Jack would be like when he returned from his mission, Whitney crossed her fingers that Heather would stay out of it. Lisa was already emotional about her son’s decision.
Just because Heather went on a mission doesn’t give her the right to meddle in Lisa’s beliefs. If Lisa and her family are happy, what is the harm? Hopefully, Heather can avoid feuding all season with Lisa about how Mormon she is. Then maybe Heather can reclaim her rightful place as a fan-favorite housewife.
TELL US – WILL HEATHER GAY RECLAIM HER FAN-FAVORITE STATUS? WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE RHOSLC HOUSEWIFE?
Thanks to People, in a sneak peek of Ronnie’s anticipated arrival, viewers can see the Jersey Shore alum attempting to reconcile with those he hurt in previous seasons. Also in the mix this year is Sammi Giancola — the sweetest bitch you’ll ever meet — who is also Ronnie’s ex. The pair’s legacy on the series’ flagship show was riddled with toxic behavior, from fights to cheating to even messier breakups.
Eventually, Sammi stepped away from Jersey Shore and the group for 11 years before making her grand return. But now that she’s back, she isn’t here for any “bad vibes” or “old boyfriends.”
Will Ronnie and Sammi reunite?
Ronnie appeared on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation in a full-time capacity from 2018 to 2021. He departed the series following several domestic violence incidents with his romantic partners and to work on his sobriety and well-being.
Mike Sorrentino revealed in August 2023 that the Jersey native was working on himself and hoping to make a return. Furthermore, Mike, who had his own run-in with the law, said he took more of a mentor approach with his castmate.
“My specialty is dealing with addiction, dealing with mental health, dealing with making mistakes in your life and trying to mount a comeback,” he continued. “So I definitely tried to take the lead during that particular moment for everyone, just to make sure that we’re all in a good spot.”
Although Ronnie will only be making guest appearances this season, viewers will still see a solid amount of him. Additionally, his reunion with Sammi, which he teased fans must wait and see, should be one of the most exciting parts of this year’s family vacation.
TELL US – ARE YOU EAGER FOR RONNIE’S RETURN? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF HIM BEING BACK IN THE MIX?
Why waste the getaway? After Carl Radke called off the scheduled wedding to Lindsay Hubbard, the question of her destination bachelorette party came up. Well, that and the entire wedding was going to take place in Mexico. Carl addressed the latter in his missive to their confused guests.
Lindsay’s bachelorette party is still on. And the Summer House star decided to that a bit of fun was in order.
Lindsay will spend the weekend in the Bahamas
A source told Us Weekly that Lindsay’s friends rallied around her to take the time away together.
“After having a rough couple weeks, her friends convinced her they are not canceling her bachelorette party getaway,” the source revealed. “Lindsay is going to her bachelorette in the Bahamas [this weekend].”
The professional publicist’s friends have been by her side since Carl ended their relationship last month.
The source said “Her friends want to help get her mind off the horrible situation she’s in and have some fun. They want to take her away so she’s surrounded by those that love her and support her the most. She’s looking forward to it.”
Time to relax and have some fun
Yesterday, Lindsay was in the air. In a post to her Instagram Stories, she shared a picture looking out an airplane window. “When they go low, you go high,” she wrote in the image.
It’s a welcome change of scenery for the reality TV star, who endured a very public heartbreak. She had remained silent on the matter until September 14 when she issued a public statement.
“The last 2 weeks have been the most heartbreaking and emotional weeks of my life. My entire life and future was ripped out from underneath me and I’ve had a hard time making sense of it all – with no answers or closure on why,” she shared via Instagram. “I feel humiliated by how it went down, and simultaneously heartbroken that it happened in the first place. My trust has been betrayed, and coming to terms with that has been difficult for me.”
TELL US – SHOULD LINDSAY HAVE GONE ON THE TRIP? WOULD YOU HAVE CANCELLED? DO YOU THINK LINDSAY WILL ISSUE ANOTHER PUBLIC STATEMENT?
It’s time to saddle up for Season 5 of Love Is Blind, y’all! This time we’re in Houston, where singles take part in an experiment in order to find true love, sight unseen. Ready to bust out the golden goblets and watch the drama unfold? Let’s get started!
The season kicked off with hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey who filled in the singles on the journey they were about to embark on. Fans may be disappointed they are back as hosts, but here we are. Vanessa told the group they would begin by falling in love with someone based solely for who they are on the inside. If they fall in love, they have the opportunity to get engaged and then meet face to face. Will they say I do, or walk away forever?
JP & Taylor
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Firefighter Jared, aka “JP,” immediately connected with Taylor, a teacher. They hit it off with their love of food. Taylor couldn’t cook, but she loved a good grilled cheese and JP was happy to oblige. The connection grew deeper once the two shared their personal stories. Taylor had a lifelong struggle of learning to love herself. And JP told a heartbreaking tale of his mother taking her anger out on his sisters. Things were better with his mother now, and Taylor let it be known she would always be there for him.
There wasn’t anyone else for the duo. JP knew Taylor was his “Sugar,” and Taylor knew JP was her “Sugar Butt.” JP proposed to Taylor and she said yes. When the two saw each other in person, JP couldn’t get over how beautiful Taylor was. However, Taylor noticed a gap in JP’s teeth. She noted if she had met JP in the real world she wouldn’t have gone for him because of that. Ouch. The two then shared an awkward silence as they stared into each other’s eyes. These two are sweet together so I hope they can make it work.
Izzy & Stacy
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There always seems to be one man multiple women go for each season, and this time it was Izzy, a sales rep. Izzy had three ladies in tow: Stacy, Johnie, and Lydia. Izzy let down Lydia gently and said there wasn’t as strong of a connection, to which she had a near meltdown. Then it was between Johnie and Stacy. Johnie proved her love by cutting off her connection to Chris, while Stacy placed all her bets on Izzy.
Izzy connected with Johnie, a lawyer, as he had a fiancée in the past and she was married before. As a former Jehovah’s Witness, he was looking to join a family and celebrate their holiday traditions. And Johnie was more than happy to help him put up a Christmas tree. However, Johnie’s past love life was too much drama for Izzy. Johnie shared she was married to an addict who overdosed. She noted she wasn’t sure if she’d ever love someone the way she loved him. And that was what sealed the deal for Stacy.
Stacy, an Operations Manager, was the opposite of drama for Izzy. He appreciated their relationship was easy and fun, and he marveled at how well she knew him so quickly. The two bonded over playing games and joking around. When Izzy pushed Stacy to be more vulnerable, she admitted she had connected with him and that hadn’t happened in a long time.
Izzy wanted to keep the good times going with his good time girl, so he proposed. Stacy thought fairy tales weren’t real, but this was one for her. She finally said YASSS! When the two met up in person, they couldn’t keep their hands off each other. There was no awkward silence between these two as they were too busy making out.
Uche & Aaliyah
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We had another lawyer in the house with Uche. Uche had many a dates but couldn’t quit Aaliyah, a nurse. The two hit it off over their love of poetry, and dishonesty was their dealbreaker. So, it was with a heavy heart when Aaliyah admitted she had cheated in a past relationship. Uche immediately turned cold and grilled her like she was on trial. He turned into Judgy McJudgerson and said all he ever did was kiss someone else back in high school while Aailyah cheated two years ago. Should we award him a medal?
Aaliyah was heartbroken and turned to Lydia for comfort. Things got a weird when Lydia kept repeating Aaliyah was just like her. Afterwards, Aaliyah decided to forgive Uche but warned she did not want to be in a relationship where she would be judged. Uche wrote her a poem and promised she could trust him. And just when Aaliyah thought the worst was over, Uche let the bomb drop that he had dated Lydia in the past. Flashback to their shock discovery in the pods!
Once the cat was out of the bag, Lydia happily spilled all the tea on Uche. She told Aaliyah she knew what dog food his pup liked, Uche’s favorite color, and she had a special handshake with his friends. She promised Aaliyah she would never have to look over her shoulder. Sure, Jan. Oh, and they slept together three months ago. It was all too much for Aaliyah. Uche prepared to propose, but was told by producers Aaliyah had dropped out of the experiment. Aaliyah clearly saw the stalker movie trope warnings and said, not today!
Milton & Lydia
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Milton, a 24-year-old engineer, thought he found his soulmate in 30-year-old Lydia, a geologist. The two bonded over their love of rocks, but the attraction was one-sided. Lydia was interested in anyone else but Milton. Namely, Izzy and Uche. But Milton remained blissfully unaware, and only assumed their age difference was the issue.
That was until Lydia told Milton about her past with Uche. He rightly stated the situation seemed messy and he wasn’t sure he wanted any part of it. With Izzy and Uche out of the picture, Lydia seemed desperate to get a ring on her finger. Suddenly, she changed her tune, and Milton was the only man on her mind. She assured him she was done with Uche long ago, but conveniently left out that they had hooked up three months ago.
Milton admitted he was a risk taker. And maybe he was overthinking things. Nope! He asked Lydia what she wanted and she said to be his wife. Against his better judgement, Milton went for it and proposed to Lydia. She accepted and was happy to leave with a ring on her finger. It will be interesting to see the chemistry these two have when they meet face to face. Will Lydia be interested in Milton?
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Some notable moments also included Ernesto burping during his date with Stacy, classy! Also, Uche’s date with scientist, Miriam. That was one nut he couldn’t crack with his lawyering. Miriam gave him one vague answer after the other and it was hilarious.
We also had a series of dates between Johnie and project manager, Chris. Chris was head over heels for Johnie and immediately pictured their life together. When he shared those thoughts with Johnie she said they were “sweet.” Red flag number one. He also shared a dramatic story of being assaulted by a woman, which was how he lost his virginity. It was very brave of him to put that out there, and Johnie did a great job supporting him during that story. However, Johnie cut things off to show her loyalty to Izzy.
Once Johnie was dumped by Izzy, she wanted to get back together with Chris. That didn’t go so well because Izzy and Chris compared notes. Johnie each told them the other was the safe choice. Armed with that knowledge, and already being dumped, Chris let her know that he was going to choose himself. He deserved someone who only wanted to be with him. And with that, we will soon find out what happens when the couples are out of the pods and meet up in the real world!
Love Is Blind Season 5 continues Fridays on Netflix.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK JP AND TAYLOR WILL LAST? DO YOU THINK IZZY MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE WITH STACY, OR SHOULD HE HAVE CHOSEN JOHNIE? DO YOU AGREE WITH AALIYAH’S DECISION TO LEAVE?
