Jo Wenberg Set to Reunite with 'Vanderpump Rules' Cast at Season 11 Reunion

Jo Wenberg and Tom Schwartz

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Tom Schwartz’s ex, Jo Wenberg, will be at the Vanderpump Rules season 11 reunion. Bravo announced this on X (formerly Twitter) and shared a photo of the seating chart. The chart shows host Andy Cohen, VPR stars Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, Katie Maloney, Tom Schwartz, Scheana Shay, James Kennedy, and Brock Davies.

Jo and Ally Lewber may not be shown in the chart, but the network has confirmed their appearances. Bravo captioned a post announcing, "You do deserve to look at this! Presenting the #PumpRules Season 11 Reunion seating chart (plus, Ally and Jo are in attendance)."

Ally made her VPR debut in season 10 as James’ girlfriend, while Jo first appeared onscreen in season 11. Viewers were introduced to Jo on a February 20 episode when she cut Schwartz's hair. During the episode, Schwartz described Jo as a "light in [his] life" in a confessional, clarifying their relationship.

"I just want to clarify something," he mentioned. "Jo was never actually living with me. She stayed over occasionally, but we were never in a relationship. We had a brief romance, but now we're just good friends."

Schwartz recently spoke exclusively to We about Jo's debut on Vanderpump Rules, describing her as a "breath of fresh air" for the series. He mentioned in January that Jo possesses a unique charisma and energy that sets her apart from others he's met. While not everyone may appreciate her energy, Schwartz personally finds it endearing and considers her to be a superstar in her own right.

Describing Jo as a Wisconsin girl at heart, Schwartz emphasized her genuine and kind nature. He expressed his support for her and encouraged others to reach out to her for hair services by sending her a direct message.

Jo, a hairstylist from Los Angeles, joined the VPR circle after becoming friends with ex-cast member Kristen Doute. Kristen mentioned on her podcast "Sex, Love and What Else Matters" in December 2023 that Jo may have leveraged their friendship to appear on TV.

Premiere Party For Season 11 Of Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules"

Tom Schwartz (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

Doute shared that there were a few texts back and forth, but then she completely stopped responding to her. She later discovered that the person she was referring to was spending time with Schwartz and even staying over at his place. This revelation marked the end of their friendship, not because Doute ended it, but because the other person chose to cut ties and deceive her. Doute expressed her surprise and disappointment at seeing this person on the TV show that had let her go.

Katie Maloney, Schwartz’s ex-wife, has openly expressed her opinions about Jo, both on and off camera. In a March 2023 Instagram comment, Katie described Jo as "spooky" and mentioned that none of them could tolerate her presence, comparing her energy to that of a crack head.

For better or worse, Jo has become a permanent addition to the Vanderpump Rules world. She made her debut on Instagram in November 2023, urging fans to "be kind" before making her social media accounts public.

Jo announced in a video on Instagram that she will be sharing her account publicly tonight. She mentioned that she has received some unkind comments on various platforms and hopes for kindness from her followers. Jo expressed her desire to show her authentic self without makeup or filters.

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming Vanderpump Rules reunion promises to be explosive with the addition of Tom Schwartz's ex, Jo Wenberg. Despite Schwartz's attempts to downplay their relationship, Jo's presence at the reunion suggests that there may be more to their story. Former cast member Kristen Doute's accusations that Jo used their friendship to get on TV add another layer of intrigue.

Katie Maloney's negative comments about Jo also hint at potential drama at the reunion. Jo's debut on Instagram, where she urged fans to "be kind," suggests that she is aware of the scrutiny she will face. It remains to be seen how Jo will navigate the reunion and whether she will be able to clear her name or further fuel the rumors surrounding her relationship with Schwartz., suggests that the producers are keen on exploring the dynamics between these characters and creating a potentially explosive episode.