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Subject: How Vanderpump Rules Season 11 is Falling Flat
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:21:09 -0400
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Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules has received mixed reactions from fans. Some 
viewers love the tension between cast members post-Scandoval, while others 
have complained that the show is missing the magic of Season 10. Here are all 
the reasons Vanderpump Rules Season 11 is falling flat.

1) The Cast Is Too Divided

We knew the cast would be at odds in Season 11 after Tom Sandoval and Rachel 
Leviss’ affair was exposed last year. Ariana Madix said she would never 
forgive her ex nor have any mutual friends with him.

Ariana’s stance has forced cast members to choose which half of the former 
couple to suck up to. Katie Maloney, Scheana Shay, Brock Davies, James 
Kennedy, Ally Lewber, and Lala Kent chose Ariana, while Tom Schwartz stayed 
loyal to his friend Sandoval. The divide has isolated the Toms from the 
group, which is understandable but boring. The cast works best when they are 
all together.

We’ve seen glimpses of the Toms bridging the gap, most notably when they 
showed up at SUR for James Kennedy’s DJ set. But we’re not optimistic that 
the two will be able to reintegrate into the group anytime soon. We saw how 
Schwartz’s Lake Tahoe pitch went.

2) No Rachel

Love her or hate her, she made great TV. Rachel chose not to return for 
Season 11, and the show has suffered as a result. It feels like a piece of 
the puzzle is missing.

While most of the cast has proudly stated that they “don’t need” the fallen 
Bravo star, we have to disagree. She was a large part of why Season 10 was so 
compelling. We wanted to see more of Rachel’s story on the new season and 
we’re bummed we missed out on it. The former VPR star has stated she left the 
show because of mental health reasons, which we respect. Mental health should 
always be the number one priority.

3) The Show Lacks New Energy

We love the OG cast of VPR. We grew up with them. However, we wonder how much 
longer Bravo can invest in this group. When VPR first premiered, it was a 
show about crazy, young creatives in LA. They partied too hard, made terrible 
decisions, and lived in crappy apartments. A decade later, so much has 
changed. They have homes, kids, and businesses. The days of booze-blackouts 
and rage texting seem to be over.

Scandoval gave the show a second life, but we’re not sure the current cast 
can sustain the hype. Now that the cast has grown up, they might not fit the 
premise of the show.

We think if VPR continues, they need to add a few new cast members. No one in 
the cast even works at SUR anymore. Come onnn!

4) Everyone Is So Serious

We understand the VPR crew is recovering from the trauma of a public scandal 
but Season 11 is kind of a bummer. We don’t expect Ariana to be cracking 
jokes anytime soon but the rest of the cast looks like they all took a 
sedative. VPR used to be so funny. There were countless iconic, hilarious 
moments sandwiched between the drama. That was the magic of the show. After 
Scandoval, the show became pretty somber. We miss the fun.

5) There Is No Couple to Root For

Ariana and Sandoval were the backbone of VPR. Their relationship felt like 
the only solid part of the show. They survived so much drama and fans thought 
they were endgame. Their breakup threw viewers for a loop. We’ve never seen 
Ariana without Sandoval. She’s been by his side since she joined the cast.

The former couple often served as the voice of reason in the group. They 
seemed more level-headed than some of their castmates and they always gave 
people a second chance. But now that Sandoval has become a villain and Ariana 
has become the queen, the show feels so different. We aren’t sure how to 
adjust to this new normal or what it means for the future of the show.

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Let's go Brandon!