Vanderpump Rules Stars Including Ariana, Katie, Lala, Toms, Jax, James & More React to Cast Shakeup

After Bravo announced that Vanderpump Rules had been renewed for Season 12 with a major cast shakeup, some of the show's stars took to social media to share their reactions as they bid farewell to the long-running reality TV series.

"Vanderpump rules, you will forever be that girl 💖," Ariana Madix began in her statement. "i was up til 4am looking for all the right pics and the right words, but there's no post or caption that could ever encapsulate everything."

"I am forever grateful to have been a part of such an incredible cultural phenomenon.

"thank you @Bravo, @LisaVanderpump, @EvolutionMedia for every experience over the last 10+ years," she continued. "thank you to every single crew member, producer, and our showrunners. seeing you guys every summer was like coming home to see family! that i will miss very much but you have my number so… just text me 😂"

"thank you especially to the fans. you’ve been the constant over the last decade your love and support is what I'll miss the most about it ending. you made this show what it is," she concluded. "to the fans who have shown up for us, old and new, it’s all because of you that we are here. im feeling at peace with closing this chapter and im excited for everything that is to come. i don’t know that these were the best days of our lives, but they were definitely something special 💖"

Tom Sandoval -- who is one of the show's original cast members -- shared a lengthy post on Instagram.

"Where do I begin… I’m overwhelmed with so many emotions right now… ," he began in the caption of his post, which featured a carousel of throwback photos and videos from his time on the show. "The unbelievable series of events that brought this group together still blows my mind to this day. From a random meeting with Jax while modeling in Miami, to responding to a Craigslist ad for another Tom looking for a roommate. Who would've thought that a stop along the way while chasing our dreams would turn into the cultural phenomenon that is Vanderpump Rules. We were unaware as to the effect this show would have on our lives. The foundation of Vanderpump Rules was built on pure honest raw emotions… triumphs, struggles, and love that happen between a group of real friends and our relationships."

"As soon as we started filming s--t got real and never turned back," Sandoval continued. "It’s been a roller coaster ride and you’ve been with us though every step of the way. To NBC/Universal, Bravo, Evolution, Lisa, Ken, show runners, field producers & members of the crew who busted their asses with us in the trenches, my fellow cast mates & friends. Most importantly, to each and every fan, THANK YOU ALL for believing us and being part of this 12 year journey."

"It's hard to put into words what I’m feeling right now. As in life, so much has happened over the years. Some of my past decisions led to incredibly challenging times, from which I’ve learned valuable lessons and experienced personal growth," he added, appearing to allude to Scandoval, aka his secret, months-long affair with Rachel Leviss.

"Despite the difficulties, I’m filled with gratitude for the learning experience and forever grateful for all of the memories. 🩵," Sandoval concluded. "Until we meet again, Sandy."

Jax Taylor, who'd already made the jump to spinoff show The Valley, made fun of his own on-screen personality in his tribute post, sharing a couple of video clips of him now reflecting on the show as lines from Frank & Nancy Sinatra's "Somethin' Stupid" lead into another "stupid" thing he said on the show.

"I mean… this can be a series on its own 🫣," he began his caption about his time on the show -- clearly indicating how much he's grown since then.

"In all seriousness, Vanderpump Rules will always have a part of my heart. From what started as a crazy group of friends working together to make ends meet to becoming such an iconic series and pop culture phenomenon…so many memories both good and bad," he continued. "Many highs, probably more lows…but I’m so thankful to have worked with such an incredibly talented team @thealexbaskin @evolutionusa @nbcuniversal. This isn’t goodbye…more like…see ya soon….on MY show- but for real this time 😈😂 #TheValley @bravotv."

Lala Kent shared photos of her from the show, from her first appearance in season 4 in 2015, to some shots from recent reunions and BTS photos with her and her other castmates, including Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute and others who exited the series in previous seasons.

"Where to begin. I was a young girl from Salt Lake City who made her way to L.A. I would introduce myself as Lauren, but because my childhood best friend referred to me as Lala, my nickname quickly stuck. Sur was a place that became home. I found myself not only sipping on vodka sodas there, but behind a hostess stand… it still to this day is the most intimidating job I've ever had," Kent wrote. "A short time later the opportunity to be on a show called Vanderpump Rules landed in front of me. I have such mixed feelings right now."

While the mother of two said she doesn't like change, the changes to the show are something she welcomes, adding, "It's no secret I do not like change. This is the exception. I want to say thank you for rocking with us for so many years. This show changed my whole life. I'm unbelievably grateful for every moment. I'm unbelievably grateful for Bravo, for NBCU, for our crew, the entire cast, and most importantly all of you. We rocked this bitch until the wheels fell off 💃."

James Kennedy shared a heartfelt message as part of a slideshow featuring some of his more extra moments on the show, as well as some pictures of the deejay career he's built in large part because of the show. He tagged Lisa Vanderpump in his post with three purple heart emojis.

"I can't lie, I'm holding back some tears as I write this. It's been a pleasure being a part of Vanderpump Rules and filling your TV screens with our lives for the past decade," he wrote. "I've dedicated my life to this show and I'm forever grateful to everyone who tuned in."

"All of my dreams are finally coming true; this year I played Neon Carnival, EDC and Stagecoach and I have a Vegas residency - and I have all of you to thank," he continued. "It's been a wild ride and I'm excited to see what the future holds. Although this is a bittersweet ending, for me, this is just the beginning! THANK YOU."

His girlfriend Ally Lewber, who's been with the show the past two seasons, shared a slideshow of pics with her and the cast as "an appreciation post for these amazing humans I’m lucky to call friends. 🤍 And thank you ALL for the love & support! It’s been such a fun ride! Can’t wait to see what’s next for @itsjameskennedy & me. 🤗🤍

Scheana Shay took a trip all the way down memory lane with images from the show and behind the scenes of the past decade of her life, calling it "The end of an era, and the start of something new ✨"

"I don’t even know where to begin….well maybe first off, thank you to everyone who’s checked in on me 😂 We had one hell of a run!" she began her message. " I never could have imagined while shooting the pilot for VPR that it would become what it has, nor go on for as long as it did."

To the fans who’ve been with us from the beginning, and to everyone who joined along the way, THANK YOU. Putting our lives out there isn’t always easy, but every time one of y’all reached out to say our stories resonated with you made it all worth it!" she continued. "To our amazing crew at @evolutionusa, @bravotv, and @nbcuniversal — thank you for the experience of a lifetime."

"I will forever be grateful for the opportunities this show has generated and for the memories we’ve made along the way. We truly have worked with the best cast, crew and been part of so many special moments in each other’s lives," she concluded her message. "Cheers to the next chapter! The rest is still unwritten…😉"

Katie Maloney took to her Instagram Stories to react to the news, sharing one of her first photos from the show's intro in one of SUR's iconic uniforms.

"It's a mixed bag. But I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you for the memories and the love this last 11 years," the Something About Her co-owner wrote.

Tom Schwartz shared a Friends-intro inspired twist on 12 years of VPR antics for his tribute, captioning the video montage of moments throughout the show's run with the message, "How the last 12 years replays in my mind ❤️ @bravotv @evolutionusa vintage @liljonhamm edit"

Bravo exec, Andy Cohen, also weighed in, taking to X to share a line from the Vanderpump Rules theme song with a slight tweak, writing, "These were the best days of our lives..."

He also shared pics from the cast's first appearance on Watch What Happens Live, as well as their first reunion and more, which Sandoval reshared to his own IG Stories.

Lisa Vanderpump, the namesake and only star set to continue with the series, shared a shot of Vanderpump Rules' original cast, writing, "What a wild ride the last 11 years have been. Thank you to all of our cast for sharing your lives and stories and for being a part of this journey. How I’ve loved each and every one of you 🩷"

According to an announcement from the network Tuesday, Bravo has renewed the show for Season 12 but with some major changes.

The network says the show will now feature Lisa "and a new group of close-knit SUR-vers." Sources say Kent, Scheana Brock Davies and Schwartz will appear on spinoff The Valley next season, while they could possibly appear on Vanderpump Rules and elsewhere in the Bravoverse going forward.

As for the future of the rest of the cast, including James, Sandoval, and others, that remains unclear.

While the Vanderpump Rules matriarch didn't react to the news on social media, she did share a statement via Bravo, calling filming the show over the last 12 years "extraordinary."

"The last 12 years of filming have been an extraordinary run full of laughter, tears and everything in between," the restaurateur and reality star said. "I can't thank enough those who have shared their lives. How I love you all. In the restaurant business, one shift always gives way to another. Cheers to the next generation of Vanderpump Rules."

Vanderpump Rules first premiered on Bravo in January 2013, and followed a close-knit group of servers at the West Hollywood restaurant. Over the years, the show has seen some of it's cast come and go as Lisa opened new restaurants, the cast embarked on its own business ventures, and became more intermingled within each other's lives -- even launching a cheating scandal that would captivate the world.

Season 10 was met with record ratings, with season 11 falling closely behind post-Scandoval, but a shakeup had been rumored for some time now, as ratings for the long-running series were down following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Catch up on all things VPR and relive the glory days at SUR on Peacock, with seasons 1-11 streaming now.