Vanderpump Rules Cast: Where Are They Now? (2026 Update)

It has been more than a decade since Lisa Vanderpump’s SUR staff first became reality-TV royalty. And the Vanderpump Rules cast where are they now question gets more interesting every year. The show that gave pop culture “Scandoval” has survived a cheating scandal, a full cast reboot, and a restaurant-empire reshuffle. In 2026, the original cast is scattered across Broadway, Las Vegas, Freeform, and the courtroom. Meanwhile, a brand-new generation pours drinks at SUR. Here is the complete, verified update on every major cast member.

Vanderpump Rules Cast Where Are They Now: The 2026 Quick Answer

The short version of “Vanderpump Rules cast where are they now” is this. Ariana Madix is a 2026 Emmy nominee hosting Love Island USA and headlining Broadway. Lisa Vanderpump opened her first Las Vegas hotel and launched a three-part Bravo limited series. Tom Sandoval is winning reality competitions and fighting court battles. Most of the OGs — Lala Kent, Tom Schwartz, Kristen Doute, Brittany Cartwright — have moved to The Valley. Stassi Schroeder now headlines her own Freeform show. And Vanderpump Rules Season 12 rebooted with an all-new cast, with its future still undecided.

Ariana Madix: From Scandoval to a 2026 Emmy Nomination

No former cast member has traveled further from SUR than Ariana Madix. After the March 2023 affair ended her nine-year relationship with Tom Sandoval, she rebuilt fast. And 2026 has been her biggest year yet.

Madix took over as permanent host of Peacock’s Love Island USA in 2024. Season 8 premiered June 2, 2026 with her back at the helm. Her hosting earned a 2026 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program, per Broadway.com. It is a full-circle moment for a reality star once defined by a cheating scandal.

Broadway came calling, too. She debuted as Roxie Hart in Chicago in January 2024. Her run set a $939,000 non-holiday weekly box-office record for the production. She later returned for a second engagement. In 2026 she joined Just in Time as Connie Francis. She then extended that run through November 28 after nightly standing ovations, per Broadway.com. She has also booked guest roles on Will Trent and St. Denis Medical. Her cocktail book Single AF Cocktails became a New York Times bestseller. Brand deals have reportedly paid her up to $100,000 each. She now looks less like a reality alum and more like a multi-platform star.

Her personal life is stable. She has dated fitness coach Daniel Wai since spring 2023, and they are still together in 2026. The West Hollywood sandwich shop she co-owns with Katie Maloney — Something About Her — turned two in May 2026. A 2024 lawsuit from a former partner over a promised ownership stake was dismissed in October 2025.

The Scandoval saga is not fully behind her, though. In August 2026, a California appeals court rejected her bid to dismiss Rachel Leviss’s revenge-porn lawsuit against her and Sandoval. The court ruled that sharing private sexual recordings is not protected speech on a matter of public interest. Reports say she is weighing an appeal to the California Supreme Court.

Lisa Vanderpump: A Vegas Hotel, New TV, and a Trimming Empire

Lisa Vanderpump in 2014. (Photo: Glenn Francis, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

The queen of the franchise is not slowing down. In 2026, Lisa Vanderpump opened her first hotel. The Vanderpump Hotel sits on the Las Vegas Strip. It is a 188-room partnership with Caesars Entertainment, reportedly opened in May 2026. The race to open it is the subject of Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas. That three-part Bravo limited series premiered October 20, 2026. It features her husband Ken Todd, her children, and cameos from Lala Kent, Tom Schwartz, and even Tom Sandoval.

Her restaurant portfolio keeps evolving. She still runs the Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace. She also runs Vanderpump à Paris at Paris Las Vegas, Pinky’s by Vanderpump at the Flamingo, and Wolf by Vanderpump in Lake Tahoe. Meanwhile, Bravo’s October 2026 business roundup reports that TomTom is for sale. That is the West Hollywood bar she co-owns with the two Toms. Notably, SUR itself remains open in 2026. It is now staffed on camera by the Season 12 reboot cast.

On TV, she stars in Hulu’s Vanderpump Villa. Its second season aired in 2025, with a fourth reportedly planned after the hotel opening. Celebrity Net Worth lists her combined net worth with Ken Todd at $120 million. Other outlets cite $90 million. Either way, she remains by far the franchise’s wealthiest figure. For context on reality paychecks, see our guide to how much reality TV stars get paid.

Tom Sandoval: Reality Competitions, Court Battles, and the Band

Tom Sandoval. (Photo: Raav, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Three years after becoming reality TV’s most infamous villain, Tom Sandoval has leaned into the role. And he has started winning. He competed on The Traitors US Season 3 and America’s Got Talent Season 20 in 2025. He joined House of Villains Season 3 on Peacock in 2026. In September 2026 he won the Celebrity Weakest Link “Reality TV Villains” edition. He beat Tiffany Pollard in the final and earned a $50,000 Make-A-Wish donation. It was his first reality-competition victory.

His personal life has been rockier. On October 1, 2026, an LA judge granted him a restraining order against ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson. It runs through October 2028. She must move out of his LA home, stay 100 yards away, and have no contact. The order followed a June 2026 altercation at his home, after which she was arrested. Robinson has given a different account of events. She also filed her own restraining-order request against Sandoval, which he denies. Both sides’ claims remain allegations.

On steadier ground, he has repaired his friendship with Tom Schwartz after the Schwartz & Sandy’s fallout. Schwartz said in 2025 interviews that they are “in a good place again.” His cover band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, has no full tour booked for 2025–2026. It still plays select shows. Reported net-worth estimates put him around $4 million, though those figures are guesses, not disclosures.

Rachel Leviss: Out of the Spotlight, Into the Courtroom

The woman at the center of Scandoval has chosen a quiet life. Rachel Leviss (formerly Raquel) left Los Angeles after the scandal. She has stayed largely out of reality television since. Her podcast “Rachel Goes Rogue” has ended. No verified 2026 relationship has been reported, so this update will not speculate about one.

What has not gone quiet is her February 2024 lawsuit against Sandoval and Madix. It concerns the FaceTime recording found on Sandoval’s phone. In August 2026, the California Court of Appeal ruled against Madix’s bid to dismiss the case. Reports say Madix is considering an appeal to the California Supreme Court. The case appears headed toward trial in late 2026. Unlike most former castmates, Leviss has no credible reported net-worth estimate. We are leaving that figure out rather than guessing.

Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney: Closed Bars, a Thriving Sandwich Shop

The Something About Her sandwich shop in West Hollywood. (Illustration: CelebWatch)

The two Toms’ bar era is over. Schwartz & Sandy’s opened in Franklin Village in November 2022. It closed at the end of December 2024. Schwartz cited post-Scandoval negativity and thin margins. TomTom is reportedly for sale in 2026. But Schwartz has found a new TV home. He joined The Valley Season 3 as a full-time cast member for its April 1, 2026 premiere. He also appeared in the Lisa Las Vegas hotel-opening trailer. And he has mended his friendship with Sandoval.

Katie Maloney, divorced from Schwartz since 2022, is thriving on two fronts. She has dated actor Nick Martin since October 2024. He posted a “love of my life” tribute for her 40th birthday in January 2026. Something About Her, the sandwich shop she co-owns with Ariana Madix, is stable at its second anniversary. It added online ordering and catering after a hectic first year. She also appeared in Stassi Schroeder’s new Freeform series. Reported estimates list her net worth at $1.5 million and Schwartz’s at $4 million.

The Valley Crew: Lala, Stassi, Kristen, Jax and Brittany’s Second Act

Scheana Shay at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. (Photo: Glenn Francis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Bravo’s The Valley has become the second act for the Vanderpump Rules OGs. Season 3 premiered April 1, 2026. Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz joined full-time. It wrapped in August.

Lala Kent settled her three-year custody fight with ex-fiancé Randall Emmett in March 2025. She called the signed agreement a huge relief. She welcomed her second daughter, Sosa, in September 2024. Sosa was conceived via IUI with a sperm donor — Lala’s choice, with no second co-parent. Her Give Them Lala beauty brand is reportedly thriving on its own. She joined The Valley full-time in 2026. Reported estimates put her net worth at $2 million. (Read our deep dive on how Lala Kent built her million-dollar empire.)

Stassi Schroeder pulled off 2026’s biggest comeback. Her unscripted series House of Stassi premiered July 29, 2026 on Freeform. It streams next day on Hulu. Stassi stars and executive-produces alongside husband Beau Clark and their two kids, Hartford and Messer Rhys. She also published her third book, You Can’t Have It All, a New York Times bestseller. Celebrity Net Worth lists her at $2 million.

Kristen Doute got engaged to Luke Broderick in September 2024. She welcomed daughter Kaia Lily in June 2025. New parenthood has been a major Valley storyline. In October 2026, the couple publicly shot down Reddit breakup rumors as false. They also confirmed no wedding has happened yet. She runs the James Mae clothing line as well.

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor remain the franchise’s messiest storyline. Brittany filed for divorce in August 2024. As of October 13, 2026, it is still not finalized. Jax filed court papers asking a judge to declare him legally single via bifurcation. Financial issues would get sorted later. He also asked the court to order Brittany to pay $9,000 for allegedly delaying the case. August brought dueling restraining orders, with each accusing the other. Treat those as allegations from both sides. Jax is dating his former publicist Lori Krebs. Brittany’s dating life remains unverified. Jax exited The Valley after Season 2 to focus on sobriety and co-parenting. Brittany stayed full-time. Their son Cruz is 5.

Scheana Shay has kept the steadiest course. Her podcast Scheananigans still runs weekly with 435+ episodes. She remains married to Brock Davies, with daughter Summer Moon. She makes guest appearances on The Valley. Reported net-worth estimates range from $150,000 to $500,000. Treat them as rough guesses.

James Kennedy faced his hardest chapter in December 2024. He was arrested in Burbank on a misdemeanor domestic-violence charge after an argument with then-girlfriend Ally Lewber. On January 22, 2025, the Burbank City Attorney declined to file charges. Lewber confirmed the same day that they had split after three years. In 2026 he has reportedly focused on sobriety and his DJ career. He is not publicly dating anyone.

The Vanderpump Rules Reboot: Did the New Cast Land?

SUR remains the home base of Vanderpump Rules. (Illustration: CelebWatch)

In November 2024, Bravo confirmed a full reboot. Lisa Vanderpump would be the only returning cast member. Season 12 premiered December 2, 2025 and followed the current SUR staff. The new cast includes Venus Binkley, Jason Cohen, Chris Hahn, Angelica Jensen, Marcus Johnson, Audrey Lingle, Natalie Maguire, Demy Selem, Kim Suarez, and Shayne Davis.

The verdict is mixed. Live ratings were soft — an all-time franchise low by some measures, with the premiere near 300,000 viewers. Lisa countered on Instagram that the premiere reached 2.6 million viewers across platforms. TMZ reported in February 2026 that Bravo had quietly renewed the show for Season 13. The reported reason was strong Peacock streaming performance. But as of July 2026, the network had not officially confirmed it. Executive producer Alex Baskin called the renewal talk “a little premature.” Production on a potential Season 13 reportedly stalled while Lisa was busy with the Vegas hotel and Vanderpump Villa. Fans asking “Vanderpump Rules cast where are they now” about the new generation will have to wait for Bravo’s official word. Like our other franchise check-ins — see the 90 Day Fiancé and Below Deck updates — the lesson is that reboots are gambles. Streaming numbers now matter more than live ratings.

Vanderpump Rules Cast Net Worth in 2026

Net-worth figures for reality stars are estimates, not disclosures. Outlets build them from public deals, salaries, and property records. Treat every number below as a rough guess.

What’s Next for the Vanderpump Rules Cast?

The franchise’s future hinges on two open questions. First, will Bravo officially renew the rebooted Vanderpump Rules for Season 13? Or was the TMZ report just wishful thinking? Second, how will the Leviss v. Madix lawsuit resolve? And will its outcome pull any cast members back into the same room?

Beyond that, the trajectories are clear. Ariana Madix is building a career that no longer needs Bravo at all. Lisa Vanderpump is becoming a hospitality mogul with a TV empire attached. The Valley has given the OGs a second show to grow old on — messily, profitably, and on camera. And SUR, against all odds, is still pouring drinks in West Hollywood. Three years after Scandoval, the Vanderpump Rules cast where are they now story is about more than surviving a scandal. Most of them are thriving past it.

CelebWatch will keep this guide updated as new seasons, lawsuits, and business moves develop. Last updated: October 22, 2026.

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