Why The Future Of Vanderpump Rules Might Be In Trouble
Could this be the end of an era for Vanderpump Rules? The Bravo reality show has faced its fair share of backlash, and many fans would argue rightly so. In June 2020, Bravo fired Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute, according to The Cut, after it resurfaced how they had called the cops on a Black cast member, Faith Stowers, for a crime she did not commit. Stowers later shared how she felt about these firings, stating to Page Six, "I feel so vindicated studios and production are able to see blatant racism and make these positive changes and help move the race forward—help with the fight forward."
Jax Taylor, who seemed to carry with him a controversial flair, reportedly got fired in December 2020 alongside his wife, Brittany Cartwright, according to Variety. However, in their respective Instagram statements, the couple did not use the word "fired." Either way, some might wonder what's the point of continuing the show minus two key cast members.
The whole plotline of the series has changed, too. It used to be about life for young servers at Lisa Vanderpump's SUR Restaurant, but now that the employees have moved on with their lives, it's fair to ask, "What the show even about?" Amid these kinds of questions, a report surfaced suggesting that VPR is on its way out — here's what we know.
Has Vanderpump Rules been 86ed?
There's a chance that Vanderpump Rules might be over, as blogger Tamara Tattles revealed that on Dec. 1, 2020, there supposedly was a Zoom meeting to talk about the reality show and the final decision was to end the whole thing. As Tattles claimed, "Essentially the entire cast was fired."
That has not been confirmed, however, by Bravo or any of the cast, per The Cut. It's also puzzling why the other cast members didn't release statements if that was the case. "If confirmed, though, the cancellation would be unsurprising," the outlet mused. Dang. Maybe it's time to call it quits.
As Variety noted, 2020 has been a painful year for many and one that brought to light, yet again, racial injustice throughout the world but especially in America. Individuals who used to thrive on reality shows for having confrontational and toxic character traits often toed this line, frequently unsuccessfully, and, frankly, many viewers don't want to watch that kind of content anymore. So who knows, maybe Bravo is revamping the show, this time with a bit more positivity.