Andy Cohen Compares The Vanderpump Rules Of Renewal To The RHONY Reboot

Andy Cohen believes that all good shows must end – or at least pivot.

“Come in RHONYcase, we've had 13 seasons of a show that was so likable and so good,” said Cohen, 56, on the Monday, Dec. 2, episode of SiriusXM. Andy Cohen Live. “And it went on and on, and sometimes with the show, it's the end of the road or it's time to turn or swing or go around, and that's where we were RHONY and that's what happens Vanderpump Rules.”

On November 26, Bravo announced that season 12 of the Vanderpump Rules will include Lisa Vanderpump and a new group of “close-knit SUR followers who are as intricately involved as their iconic predecessors.”

In March 2022, the cable network did the same when it announced the 14th season of The Real Housewives of New York City will be rebooted with a brand new cast.

While many fans are still processing the news, Cohen wanted to give credit to the cast and crew Vanderpump Rules successful for such a long time.

“I was impressed with the way the production kept the show at the end, I would say four years, where a little but none of them were working at SUR,” explained Cohen. “The whole point of the show changed and changed as it went on, and it kept that James Kennedy he was the only one who had any kind of foothold at SUR, because he was a DJ there from time to time and now he's gone and he's got a place to live in Las Vegas and he's very successful and they're all very successful outside of SUR. “

Cohen confirmed as much Vanderpump Rules members “have very, very organically moved on The valley.” Us previously reported that Scheana Shay again Sleep Kent taped scenes for season 2.

Currently, Ariana Madix again Katie Maloney continue to find success with their sandwich shop, Something About Her. According to Tom Sandovalwill appear in season 3 of Traitors January 2025.

Overall, Cohen said the changes in Vanderpump Rules “It was absolutely the right thing to do” and “a very smart planning move.”

“I was impressed with the gang Vanderpump Rules,” he said. “The production team and the people in this program. Mainly, the people on the show are not always loyal to themselves, love it or hate it or love them or hate them. They always loved each other so much, and that's what made this show so exciting and amazing season after season.”

Cohen also reminded fans that the season 12 finale felt like a goodbye. “Watch the last 10 minutes or five minutes,” he advises. “It turned out to be a perfect series, so congratulations.”

The new season of Vanderpump Rules production is expected to begin next year. The premiere date and cast will be announced later.

The Vanderpump Acts is currently streaming on Peacock.