Katie Maloney calls 'Vanderpump Rules' reboot cheap

ANI April 23, 2025 192 views

Katie Maloney, an original Vanderpump Rules star, isn't holding back her thoughts on the show's reboot. She believes trying to recreate the original's magic with a new cast is a cheap move. Maloney reflects on the show's legacy, especially after the Scandoval drama fractured the original group. The upcoming season will feature a fresh cast, with only Lisa Vanderpump returning from the original lineup.

"When you try to replicate the recipe just based off of taste, you can't do it." – Katie Maloney via Deadline
Washington, April 23: Katie Maloney, one of the original cast members of Bravo's reality series 'Vanderpump Rules', has expressed her reservations about the show's reboot.

Key Points

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Katie Maloney says reboot lacks original cast's authenticity

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Claims it's better to create a new show than copy Vanderpump Rules

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Reflects on the show's legacy post-Scandoval fallout

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New season features fresh cast with only Lisa Vanderpump returning

According to Deadline, in a recent podcast interview, hosted by her ex-husband Tom Schwartz, Maloney shared her thoughts on the revamped series, which is currently filming with a new cast.

Maloney shared that while she was ready to move on from the show, she still cares about its legacy and the impact it had on the reality TV landscape.

"I was ready to walk away, but it doesn't mean I don't care about our show and the legacy that we brought to it," she said.

However, Maloney expressed her disappointment with the reboot, calling it "cheap" and suggesting that it would be better to create a new show rather than trying to replicate the original formula.

Maloney explained that trying to recreate the success of 'Vanderpump Rules' with a new cast wouldn't work.

"To me, it just feels like it's going to try to have the same flavour, the same everything.... When you try to replicate the recipe just based off of taste, you can't do it," she said, as quoted by Deadline.

The original 'Vanderpump Rules' cast was fractured after the "Scandoval" scandal, which involved Tom Sandoval cheating on Ariana Madix with Raquel Leviss.

The show's 12th season will feature a new group of servers, with Lisa Vanderpump being the only holdover from the original cast.

Reader Comments

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Sarah T.
I totally get where Katie's coming from. The original cast had such organic chemistry that can't be manufactured. Reboots rarely capture the same magic. 👏
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Miguel R.
Respectfully disagree - I think fresh faces could bring new energy to the show. The original was great but everything evolves. Excited to give it a chance!
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Jenny K.
Oof, calling it "cheap" is harsh but honest. I appreciate Katie speaking her truth while still respecting what they built. That takes class.
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Trevor L.
The fact that she did this interview with her ex-husband though... that's some next-level maturity. Their friendship post-divorce is actually inspiring.
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Amira P.
I think Katie makes a valid point about legacy. Maybe they should've just ended it after Scandoval and let it go out with a bang rather than dragging it on.
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Derek S.
The food analogy is spot on! You can't just throw new ingredients into the same recipe and expect it to taste the same. Bravo should've cooked up something fresh.

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