Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy arrested for Domestic Violence
James Kennedy, the self-proclaimed “White Kanye” of Vanderpump Rules, just got arrested for domestic violence, and the news is as jaw-dropping as you'd expect. While details about the incident are still under wraps, there's no word yet if his girlfriend Ally Lewber is involved. Its worth noting the couple was seen attending Kathy Hilton’s Christmas party together, the same night of the arrest. Fans are left reeling, especially since we’ve watched James wrestle with sobriety over the years. He seemed to have turned a corner—but his latest moves? Totally heartbreaking.
And trust his exes to have something to say. Kristen Doute wasted zero time reposting the news with a bold “Finally”—a not-so-subtle mic drop. Meanwhile, Raquel Leviss chimed in through her legal team, saying she wasn’t surprised in so many words, which adds another layer to the drama. Both women have had messy histories with James, and it seems like they’re not holding back now. Both women have dated Kennedy on camera and during his struggles with alcoholism, We also know there is no possible way Bravo aired EVERYTHING. Kennedy’s current girlfriend Ally Lewber was immediately taken in by the Bravo fans, most of us really adored her and it did seem like Kennedy was in a much better place with Lewber. I’d say from the outside it was probably the healthiest relationship we saw on Vanderpump Rules, Lewber was chill, sweet, loyal and just a damn good friend.
Longtime fans might remember this isn’t the first time James has been at the center of some serious allegations. There’s been talk of Bravo allegedly cutting abuse-related discussions from past reunions, and this arrest might bring those conversations back into the spotlight.
This whole situation is tough to digest, especially given James’ growth arc on the show. For now, the fandom is left wondering what’s next—and hoping the reality TV world takes these issues seriously.
If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
