VPR’s James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

As a seasoned observer of the Bravo Cinematic Universe (BCU), I can’t help but be struck by the recurring theme of love triangles and infidelity that seems to plague its cast members. It’s almost as if the BCU is a microcosm of Shakespearean drama, with our beloved SURvers playing out their own tragic romances on reality TV.

James Kennedy says he’s changing his ways.

Following his arrest on charges of misdemeanor domestic violence on December 10, as a cast member of Vanderpump Rules, he finally spoke up about his private struggles.

He expressed his dedication towards bringing significant transformations in his life on his Instagram story dated December 17th. In the coming days, he plans to prioritize his recovery journey, self-development, and spending quality time with his dear ones.

Kennedy, who’s been with Ally Lewber for a couple of years now, mentioned that he thinks the future might present some challenges.

In difficult times, it’s no walk in the park, but I am resolute on gaining knowledge, evolving, and advancing with the powerful network of supporters by my side.

At approximately 11:30 PM on December 10th, the Burbank Police were dispatched to a residential area due to a report of an altercation between Kennedy and an unspecified female individual. Inside the house, a woman claimed that her partner had picked her up and violently tossed her onto the floor. This account was reported by TopMob News based on an arrest log they obtained.

Kennedy was arrested on charges of minor domestic violence and subsequently paid a $20,000 bond, resuming work at The Rave Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin just four days afterwards.

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

Regarding Lewber, she emerged a day following Kennedy’s detention to preside over a festive gathering for the Windsor fashion label, which took place at the Short Stories Hotel in Los Angeles.

The 28-year-old later spoke out on the ordeal to thank fans for expressing their support.

She expressed gratitude on her Instagram Stories on December 14, thanking everyone who had shown love, support, and concern by reaching out to her. She assured them that she is currently alright and taking the necessary time for herself. She deeply values all the kindness shown towards her and respects the privacy afforded to her during this period.

Keep reading for more Vanderpump Rules scandals…

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

It’s important to remember that the entire series originated due to Scheana Shay’s relationship with actor Eddie Cibrian, who was then married to Brandi Glanville, a former star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. While Brandi was pregnant with their second child, Scheana was dating him. The dramatic confrontation between the two women at SUR, orchestrated by Lisa Vanderpump, marked the transition from one episode of RHOBH to Vanderpump Rules, making it one of the sneakiest and messiest crossovers ever!

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

During the entire first season, Jax Taylor insisted he hadn’t been unfaithful to his girlfriend Stassi Schroeder. However, in the finale, he finally confesses that, indeed, he did stray with another woman in Las Vegas and she became pregnant as a result.

His confession left Stassi, as well as the entire cast who had supported and stood by him during their split, utterly astonished.

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

In the second season of the series, one of the most scandalous relationships unfolded when Jax admitted to sleeping with Kristen Doute, who was not only Stassi’s closest friend but also happened to be in a relationship with Jax’s close friend Tom Sandoval at the time.

Initially, Kristen denied the allegation, but eventually owned up to it – they had a brief encounter (without a kiss) during the final episode. By the way, this incident unfolded as they were watching the movie Drive starring Ryan Gosling, with Tom snoozing in another room. The climax of this drama was Stassi slapping Kristen and Tom punching Jax.

Seasons later, Kristen later admitted to cheating on Tom throughout their six-year relationship.

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

Ever since Ariana Madix joined the cast back in season two, I’ve had my suspicions about Tom’s friendship with his fellow bartender. As the rumors swirled, Kristen and I couldn’t help but worry, especially when Ariana boldly declared, “I’m smarter than you. I’m prettier than you. Just get over it.” Little did we know that Tom would eventually confess during the season two reunion that he and Ariana shared a kiss in a pool while they were both in Las Vegas.

Responding to Andy Cohen’s question about her concerns regarding Tom’s past indiscretions after he admitted to cheating on Kristen several times, Ariana expressed, “I’ve been acquainted with him for three years. I have a deep understanding of his character. It’s not an issue for me in the slightest—not at all.” (Softly exhales.)

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

Following Tom and Ariana’s public announcement of their relationship, it was disclosed in season three that a female individual contacted Kristen through Instagram, stating she had previously been intimate with Tom while he was in Miami with Jax and Schwartz. In an attempt to verify these claims, Kristen brought this woman, known as “Miami Girl,” into SUR. However, Ariana didn’t give the allegation much credence after Tom firmly denied the accusations, and the couple left the scene without further discussion.

In that moment, it appeared as though Jax betrayed his friend by supporting the allegation against him. Following Tom and Ariana’s split in 2023, Jax, who departed the show in 2020, posted a mysterious tweet.

He wrote, “On that program, I’ve often been disbelieved when calling out various things. Yet, whatever I assert always turns out to be accurate.

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

Following their wedding in 2016, Tom Schwartz admitted to kissing one of Lala Kent’s friends while under the influence during season six.

When asked about the story, Schwartz stated that his memory was vague and he emphatically denied any recollection of the events. In a 2018 episode, he said, “Absolutely not possible. No, it couldn’t have happened.” He recalled going to The Bungalow but insisted he didn’t remember kissing anyone. He also admitted that he was extremely drunk that night, but he does remember that.

Later on, Schwartz expresses his bewilderment in a confession, stating, “I’m completely puzzled, I assure you.

However, Schwartz had previously cheated on Katie while intoxicated, as he confessed to having kissed another woman during his drunken state in the third season.

After 12 years together, Katie and Schwartz announced their breakup in March 2022. 

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

In a 2014 broadcast, Jax accused Katie of infidelity by “motorboating” an unspecified man, having learned about it from Scheana. This accusation angered Katie significantly, and Scheana eventually offered an apology to her fellow cast member.

In a Bravo blog post, Scheana clarified that she never accused her friend of cheating. Instead, what she observed seemed suspicious, but upon discussing it with Katie, she realized it was not as it appeared. When Katie bent over to remove her shoes, her head was in a questionable area. Additionally, when Katie was drunk and dancing, the movements of her head made it appear as though she was ‘motorboating’ someone. However, Scheana emphasized that her friend did not cheat. She just felt that Katie had overstepped a boundary.

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

Through thorough investigation, such as examining Uber bills, Kristen came to the conclusion that her boyfriend, James Kennedy, had been unfaithful to her with one of Scheana’s friends during season four. He denied it directly to her, merely suggesting they might have shared a kiss, but later confessed in an interview, “In reality, Jenna and I were indeed intimate.” And thus, a new memorable GIF was created!

However, it wasn’t just that incident where James was unfaithful to Kristen. In fact, he was also involved with Lala (who thought he was single) and another SUR hostess named Lauren, who was in a relationship with someone else from the restaurant.

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

Following his split from Kristen, James started seeing Raquel Leviss, a student and beauty pageant contestant, during season five. However, the relationship between them sparked cheating rumors when Scheana and Kristen unexpectedly showed up at one of James’ DJ performances, accompanied by three former SUR employees who alleged that they had slept with him while he was dating Raquel. They even had photographs of James asleep as evidence.

In a turn of events, James refuted all the women’s narratives and he carried on dating Raquel. However, their engagement was terminated in 2021 after five years, following which James admitted to having had sexual encounters with Lala at the start of his relationship with Raquel.

Raquel shared with TopMob News in February, “Back then, I was quite innocent and believed James hadn’t been unfaithful. However, I’ve come to realize now that he did cheat on me on more than one occasion. It was a harsh truth to accept.

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

2017 saw another year and another scandal involving infidelity for Jax. This time he admitted to having a relationship with a former SUR waitress, Faith Stowers. Initially, he denied it during the premiere of season six, but his then-girlfriend Brittany Cartwright uncovered the truth while both were wearing Taco Bell sweatshirts.

In a private conversation, Jax admitted that he’s been in this situation before, where he was caught dishonestly. Previously, he spent many months denying the allegations, but it didn’t prove beneficial for him. He further explained that his relationship with Brittany had faced significant issues (as depicted in their 2017 spinoff, Jax & Brittany Take Kentucky)), which eventually led him to become involved with Faith.

Certainly, Jax’s confession left Brittany heartbroken, prompting her to utter the memorable phrase “May you rot in hell!” Subsequently, despite initially ending things with him, Brittany and Jax made up and tied the knot in June 2019. Their son Cruz arrived two years after their wedding.

VPR's James Kennedy Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest

On March 3, 2023, the Bravo Cinematic Universe experienced a significant shakeup as it became public knowledge that Tom and Ariana had called off their nine-year partnership following allegations of a seven-month romance between him and Raquel.

In a heartfelt post on Instagram, dated March 8th, the co-founder of TomTom acknowledged his wrongdoings, confessing he had made mistakes, acted selfishly, and taken reckless actions that caused great hurt to someone dear to him. He further expressed that no one should ever have to endure such deep, painful trauma, especially in a public setting.

He stated, “What saddens me most is the fact that I let down Ariana. It was never my intention to cause such disappointment, not only to all those dear people but also to our cherished family and friends.

Additionally, Raquel publicly acknowledged her mistake towards Ariana, stating that she had no justification for her behavior. Subsequently, in another declaration, Raquel spoke about the prospect of her relationship with Tom moving forward.

According to a statement made by Raquel to TopMob News, she emphasized the importance of prioritizing her health, personal development, and embracing solitude. She expressed affection for Tom but chose not to define their relationship or foresee the future. Currently, her focus is on healing.

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