Lisa Vanderpump Says She Cannot ‘Assist’ James Kennedy

In February 2025, Lisa Vanderpump upset many Bravo followers by exhibiting help for James Kennedy following his arrest. At present, nonetheless, she’s singing a special tune.

Throughout a brand new interview, Lisa Vanderpump appeared to retract her earlier statements about Kennedy’s habits, which she described as “drunken nonsense.” In line with her, she “can not help” the up-and-coming DJ, who was mentioned to have been concerned in a bodily altercation along with his ex-girlfriend, Ally Lewber, in December 2024.

“I’ve had a lot persistence with him,” Vanderpump instructedUs Weekly concerning Kennedy. “I used to be so blissful to see him with Ally and doing so properly. I do know it’s a illness, however sooner or later, you’ve received to say, ‘I can not help this anymore’ with some individuals once they hold making the identical errors.”

Vanderpump’s feedback come months after the previous “Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills” star stirred up controversy for defending Kennedy, who was arrested in December 2024.

“I did discuss to Ally at nice size, and he or she reassured me that nothing occurred bodily,” she recalled, referring to the scenario as “drunken nonsense.”

“I wanted to listen to from Ally, too, from her mouth, what occurred. She instructed me categorically he didn’t damage her. He by no means hurts her. They have been each consuming,” she continued, including each events have been “being ridiculous and arguing.”

“[Lewber] principally mentioned, ‘Oh sure, take him away. It’ll educate him a lesson,’” Vanderpump defined. “However no, he didn’t damage her categorically. … She regrets what occurred with how this blew up.”

After Vanderpump’s feedback went viral, “Vanderpump Guidelines” followers started blasting her on-line for being on the unsuitable aspect of the story.

“She is INCAPABLE of supporting girls,” one person wrote on X. “The way in which she lets these insidious males get a go for his or her actions is BEYOND me.”

Another person clearly shared an analogous feeling, writing, “She isn’t not discovering a method to defend the person and blame the lady. It is truly unbelievable.”

“LVP must cease defending him,” a 3rd individual posted. “There is a listing of people that have spoken out about his habits. All the time coming to his protection is giving enabling vibes.”

In line with authorized paperwork, Burbank law enforcement officials have been dispatched to a house in December 2024 following a regarding name concerning an ongoing dispute between a person and a lady.

A witness claimed Kennedy grabbed Lewber at one level of their argument; nonetheless, police famous there have been no seen markings on the latter.

Following their investigation, police arrested Kennedy, who was charged with misdemeanor home violence. He was launched from custody after posting $20,000 bail.

Later, in response to PEOPLE, Kennedy launched an announcement saying he was devoted to creating the required modifications in his life.

“I’m dedicated to creating significant modifications in my life. I’m taking time to give attention to my sobriety, private progress and being current for my family members,” he wrote. “Navigating difficult moments will not be simple, however I’m decided to study, develop, and transfer ahead with the unbelievable help system round me.”

In early March 2025, Kennedy sparked extra controversy after posting a photograph of him and the controversial social media customers Andrew and Tristan Tate in his Instagram Tales.

For these unfamiliar with the Tates, the 2 males have been accused of heinous crimes, together with sexual assault and human trafficking, in Romania and the UK.

After receiving backlash, Kennedy, who joined “VPR” in 2013, posted an announcement admitting he regretted posing with the 2 males.

“I remorse posting a photograph with the Tate brothers at an occasion final night time,” he wrote. “I used to be unfamiliar with their content material and the allegations towards them. I solely knew them as podcasters [who] had posted a viral clip about ‘Vanderpump.'”

He continued, “I’ve since educated myself and condemn their beliefs. I’m sorry to all that I offended.”