Tom Sandoval confirmed that “Vanderpump Rules” will not be filming its traditional summer season 12, attributing the hiatus to the need for the cast to take a real break and catch up on the timeline after a continuous filming schedule. This decision follows the aftermath of a scandal and aims to give the show and its participants some time to breathe, potentially bringing a fresh feeling to the upcoming season.
Tom Sandoval confirmed that “Vanderpump Rules” will not film its traditional summer season 12, opting for a hiatus to give the cast a break and a fresh perspective following a scandal and intense filming schedule.
**UPDATE: 5/1/24 7:50 p.m. ET.**
Sandoval dropped a hint. Seems like *Vanderpump Rules* won’t be our summer binge this year. Tradition’s taking a backseat, folks.
He got chatty on Fox’s *New Day Cleveland*. “After the scandal hit, we barely paused before diving into season 11,” he said. It’s been a whirlwind, no break in sight until now.
He believes the crew deserves this breather. To, you know, sync up with the real world again.
“I’m pumped, honestly,” he confessed. “Skipping the usual birthday shoots might just spice things up.” Imagine, a fresh vibe for the show!
**Original scoop below:**
Bravo’s mixing things up. *Vanderpump Rules* season 12’s schedule is getting a makeover, per the grapevine.
Post-Scandoval drama, the cast took a filming hiatus. They’ve always been summer regulars, but not this year, TMZ whispers. (Still waiting on Bravo’s word on season 12, though.)
But hey, *The Valley* fans might still get their fix this summer. Deadline’s feeling optimistic about a season 2.
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**Celebs dig *VPR*, too.** Jennifer Lawrence, Rihanna, Kristin Chenoweth – they’re all hooked. Since 2013, it’s been the Lisa Vanderpump and SUR crew show, with fans lapping up every bit of drama.
Post-Scandoval, the vibe’s changed. Bravo thinks the cast needs to step back, live a little off-camera. Ariana Madix hosting *Love Island* might be influencing this pause, too.
Andy Cohen, though not a producer, shared his two cents on SiriusXM’s *Andy Cohen Live*. “We’ve done this with the Housewives,” he said. “A break lets them live, brings fresh drama.”
He chatted with Ariana, 38, about the show’s timeline. “Fans forget the gap between real life and the show. Ariana was still reeling from Sandoval’s affair,” he pointed out. A break might be what they need to find new footing.
Scandoval hit the fan in March 2023. Ariana and Sandoval’s nine-year saga ended abruptly. The affair’s fallout was the heart of season 11, filmed during the summer of 2023.
Ariana feared being cast as the villain for staying put post-breakup. “I was raw, and I let that show,” she told *Us*. She’s proud of facing the camera through it all, grateful for the support around her.
 *Stay tuned for more TV updates.*
Lala Kent, 33, echoed the sentiment of feeling overwhelmed. “This season took me to a dark place,” she admitted on Amazon Live. Despite the backlash, she has no regrets but chose to step back to cherish her pregnancy.
“I adore Bravo and *VPR*,” Lala said. “But I need this time to be joyful, without the drama.”
*Us Weekly* has reached out to Bravo for comments.
Catch *Vanderpump Rules* on Bravo, Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
