Several Vanderpump Rules stars have stepped away from the Bravo series over the years.
Cameras started following the staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant SUR in 2012 after she rose to fame on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Season 1 of Pump Rules, which premiered in January 2013, starred Lisa, Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute, Tom Sandoval, Kristen Doute and Scheana Shay.
In 2020, the reality series underwent a major cast shakeup after it was confirmed that Stassi, Kristen, Jax, Brittany Cartwright, Max Boyens, Brett Caprioni, Danica Dow and Dayna Kathan wouldn’t be back for season 9. Three years later, Raquel Leviss confirmed that she wouldn’t be returning to the show after Pump Rules‘ biggest scandal yet — her affair with Sandoval while he was still in a relationship with Ariana Madix.
Keep scrolling to see what all the stars who’ve left Vanderpump Rules behind are doing now:
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Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright
After the duo announced their departure in late 2020, Brittany implied that it wasn’t then-couple’s choice to leave Vanderpump Rules. (Many fans called for Jax to be let go amid the backlash for Stassi and Kristen’s exits.)
“Do you guys really truly think we got to write whatever we wanted?” Brittany commented via Instagram after fans called out her and Jax’s similar goodbye statements.
The pair welcomed son Cruz in April 2021 and celebrated two years of marriage that June. In March 2023, the duo launched their podcast, "When Reality Hits With Jax and Brittany." One year later, they joined the Vanderpump Rules spinoff The Valley.
While the duo has been working together since their Pump Rules exit, Brittany hinted in February 2024 that their marriage was having issues. She announced during a “When Reality Hits” podcast episode that she and Jax are “taking some time apart” and revealed she’d moved out of their family home for her “mental health.”
She added: “I don’t know what the future holds but right now my focus is on being the best mom to Cruz. I love you guys and pray for us. Everything will be just fine.”
In August 2024, Brittany officially filed for divorce from Jax after five years of marriage, which will be captured on season 2 of The Valley.
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Stassi Schroeder
After she was fired when her past racially insensitive remarks resurfaced, Stassi, who was pregnant at the time, lost several endorsement deals and her podcast, “Straight Up With Stassi.” Her personal life, however, thrived and she married Beau in a backyard bash in September 2020. Stassi gave birth to the pair's first child, daughter Hartford, in January 2021. The couple launched their Patreon channel, "The Good The Bad The Baby," that March and "Straight Up With Stassi" returned in 2022.
The duo exchanged vows for a second time in Rome in May 2022 with Hartford serving as their flower girl. The following year, Schroeder announced in March 2023 that she is pregnant with her second child. She welcomed son Messer the following September.
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Kristen Doute
Along with Stassi, Bravo cut ties with Kristen after their comments about Faith resurfaced in 2020. Kristen confirmed in December 2022 she is dating “Sex, Love and What Else Matters” podcast cohost, Luke Broderick. They got engaged in September 2024.
Kristen made a cameo in the season 10 finale of Pump Rules, which aired in May 2023. During her appearance, she comforted Ariana in the aftermath of Sandoval's affair with Raquel. In 2024, she joined the cast of The Valley.
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Dani Shae
The former SURver gave birth to her first child, son Rome, in November 2022.
“Complete bliss,” Dani, who married beau Nassim Joseph in May 2020, wrote via Instagram.
Kent celebrated the little one’s arrival, writing via Instagram Stories: “My soul sister has become a mama. The process was different than what was planned but in those moments, the game plan becomes simple — keep the mama and baby healthy and safe. Welcome to the world, Rome. Danielle, I am so proud of you. I am so happy for you. What a beautiful life and family you have created. You deserve it all.”
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Dayna Kathan
Following one season as a full-time cast member on the show, the comedian announced in April 2021 that she wasn’t returning for season 9. "It was a tough decision for me but ultimately the right one," she said in a statement at the time. "I'm grateful for the experience and wish everyone on the show all the best!" According to LinkedIn, Dayna became the director of sales at Medication Review, Inc.
