Former 'Vanderpump Rules' Star Vail Bloom Drops Jaw-Dropping Bombshell on Declining Her Very Own Reality Show

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Vail Bloom claimed that she had the chance to star in her own reality show after exiting Vanderpump Rules but ultimately turned it down.

“They offered me my own reality show at Bravo, but I declined," stated Bloom in the July 28 episode of the "Soap Opera Digest" podcast. "Being 'Vail Bloom' doesn't interest me. I prefer having a script and portraying someone else on television. Even then, it didn't feel like I was playing myself."

Bloom kick-started her career on the soap opera The Young and the Restless, portraying Heather Stevens from 2007 to 2010. Her time on the show led to a Daytime Emmy nomination. Four years after leaving the soap opera, Bloom joined Pump Rules for season 3, working as one of the hostesses at SUR. However, Bloom clarified that she wasn't employed as a member of the restaurant staff.

"I understood my responsibilities and role. I had a designated function and job, you know? Technically, I wasn't considered a host," she clarified. "I didn't receive a paycheck directly from SUR; instead, I was paid by the production company. However, everyone else genuinely found themselves in significant trouble. That was completely authentic."

As for how Bloom secured the opportunity initially, she confessed that she frequently frequented Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant. She had developed close friendships with certain staff members who had minimal involvement in the show. One day, an executive producer approached her with the idea.

"So he invited me to join my friends and contribute from a more traditional theatrical perspective, helping to move the scene forward, give it structure, and create a beginning, middle, and end," she explained. "Additionally, if any situations arose, I would pretend innocence and genuinely ask questions since I wasn't familiar with most of the drama. I would distance myself from the conflicts that would arise in the restaurant and find solace in my own space, perhaps meditating."

Bloom remained on the show for one season before being replaced by Lala Kent, who has since become a regular on the Bravo series. After her time on Pump Rules, Bloom secured roles in various films such as Too Late, Surviving the Wild, The Ghost Beyond, and Orphan House. In 2023, she made a comeback to The Young and the Restless to reprise her character.

Bloom's experience in the Bravo realm did not align with her expectations. "The positive aspect [of the show] was that they depicted me fairly accurately," she commented. "However, the negative aspect was coming to the realization of the extensive viewership of this show! If I had known this beforehand, I'm not sure if I would have agreed to it."

Although she remained on the outskirts of the televised drama, Bloom disclosed that she is still approached by devoted fans.

I recently attended a fifth birthday party with my daughter, and something amusing happened. After spending about two and a half hours chatting with the other moms, sipping rosé in the kitchen while the kids played outside, one of the moms suddenly approached me and said, "I have to ask you something. Are you a huge Vanderpump fan?" I was taken aback because it's not a topic many people discuss with me, but when they do, I realize they've been pondering it all along. It's quite remarkable.