Bravo has announced the date for the Season 11 “Vanderpump Rules” three part-reunion, the first of which premieres May 14 at 8 p.m. ET with extended and uncensored versions available to stream the next day on Peacock.
The reunion will feature Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz and Brock Davies with Andy Cohen serving as host. Ally Lewber and Jo Wenberg will join the group in Part 2.
The 11th season of the show began filming a few months after the events of the Scandoval, a secret affair in which Sandoval cheated on his longtime partner Madix with former fellow “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Rachel Leviss. The scandal, which became public in early March 2023, propelled the show into the zeitgeist, and series-high ratings. In its wake, Season 11 proved to be difficult to film, with Madix largely refusing to speak with Sandoval, and Leviss deciding not to return after she’d spent time in a mental health facility.
The cast became increasingly divided as the season went on, with Kent and Shay (and Shay’s husband, Davies) openly complaining about Madix’s decision not to engage with Sandoval. They’ve also expressed jealousy about the opportunities Madix has gotten as a result of the attention the Scandoval brought her.
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In the trailer for the reunion, Cohen says they’ll be watching the last part of the finale together, and whatever they see, Madix cries as a result. A tearful Sandoval pleads with her, and she says: “I just want you away from me. I just want you gone.”
Following Part 3 of the reunion, a “Vanderpump Rules: Secrets Revealed” episode exposing never-before-seen clips from the show will stream on Peacock May 29.
The Season 11 finale of “Vanderpump Rules” airs May 7 at 8 p.m. ET.
In other TV roundup news:
PROGRAMMING
Sean Hannity’s “Outlaws and Lawmen: The West” will premiere on Fox Nation May 8, as announced by Fox Nation president Lauren Petterson. Hosted by Hannity, the historical drama series will explore the true stories of the lawmen and outlaws of the Wild West, revealing how the events of the past led to the rise of modern law enforcement.
“As our viewers know, I am a strong supporter of our men and women in law enforcement and I look forward to spotlighting a period of time that is pivotal in their origin,” Hannity said.
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In partnership with the NHL and the NBA, ABC will debut a series of spots starting Monday to usher in the upcoming NHL and NBA playoffs.
Series featured in the spots include “Good Morning America,” “The Rookie,” “9-1-1,” “Jimmy Kimmel, Live,” “Will Trent,” “The Bachelorette,” “American Idol” and “Abbott Elementary.” Also featured is former NBA player and champion Richard Jefferson.
Watch the promos below.
EVENTS
Uzo Aduba, the three-time Emmy Award-winning actress known for her work on “Orange Is the New Black” and “Mrs. America” will be honored as the 2024 Commencement speaker at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. The ceremony is set to take place on May 18, and is held at Chapman University’s Wilson Field.
Aduba first gained attention from her role as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black.” Her work on the series earned her two SAG Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy, and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2015 and an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy in 2014. By earning these honors, she became the first Black actress to win the award in each category. Aduba also won a Tony Award in 2022 for her performance in “Clyde’s.”
“Uzo Aduba is one of the exceptional talents of our time,” said Stephen Galloway, dean of Dodge College. “She represents everything we most cherish at Dodge College: a fierce intelligence, originality and the highest commitment to excellence. We are thrilled to have her as our Commencement speaker this year.”