Lala Kent announced that the Vanderpump Rules cast is already preparing for season 11, despite it feeling like Scandoval just happened yesterday. Kent shared on Amazon's livestream on Monday, June 26, that filming begins on Wednesday, June 28. Expressing her anxiety, Kent highlighted the lack of time to process, as things often change rapidly in the show.
Lala explained that the show has never resumed filming so quickly after completing the previous season. Although the majority of season 10 was filmed in September 2022, Bravo recommenced filming in March to capture the aftermath of Tom Sandoval's breakup with Ariana Madix, which occurred due to his affair with Raquel Leviss.
"For the first time, it was like: 'Film a season. Oh, hold on, something extremely dramatic happened. Resume filming. Here are nine episodes to watch before tomorrow's reunion. Oh, and by the way, you only have a few weeks to relax before we start again,'" she shared with viewers. "I'm not complaining, though. I may be tired and uncertain about what's to come. I feel nervous and in need of a break. But I enjoy working. I thrive on having a schedule because I'm a Virgo."
Lala Kent. Charles Sykes/Bravo
Pump Rules fans are eagerly anticipating the confirmation of Raquel, 28, and Sandoval, 40, returning for season 11, following the explosive season finale and reunion. After their affair that commenced in August 2022, several cast members, including Ariana, 38, hinted that they want nothing to do with the couple.
During an extended version of the reunion, which aired earlier this month, Raquel expressed uncertainty about her participation in season 11 when interviewed by Andy Cohen. Recorded in March, she said, "I'm not sure. It's currently up in the air. I want to, though."
Raquel has recently entered a mental health counseling facility following the filming of the reunion. A reliable source has confirmed that she remains there, actively seeking treatment and personal growth. The facility's program is assisting her in understanding the underlying motives behind her choices and guiding her towards making wiser decisions. Despite her past actions, Raquel has shown genuine remorse and has repeatedly expressed her apologies. Looking ahead, she is eager to share her journey, offering an unfiltered account of her experiences once she completes her treatment.
Ariana, on the other hand, realizes that she does not have any control over the return of Raquel or Sandoval to Pump Rules. Recently, the co-founder of Something About Her celebrated her birthday with her new boyfriend, Daniel Wai, and her Pump Rules co-star, Scheana Shay. Ariana and the group documented the Saturday, June 24, party extensively on social media. After partying at a club in Los Angeles, they returned home, where Daniel took charge of the kitchen and cooked a variety of dishes for his girlfriend.