Andy Cohen Details Next Season of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ After 7 Exits

Andy Cohen says there's still a 'solid cast' for 'Vanderpump Rules' if it returns for another season — read more

Starting something new. With so many cast members leaving Vanderpump Rules, what will a future season look like? Well, Andy Cohen isn’t worried.

“Listen, so they’ve got Lala [Kent], James [Kennedy], Scheana [Shay], Tom [Sandoval], Tom [Schwartz], Katie [Maloney], Ariana [Madix] [and] the new people,” the longtime producer, 52, said on the Monday, December 7, episode of his “Radio Andy” show. “I mean, that’s a solid cast … [and] new people Charli [Burnett], whoever they keep from the new people.”

In June, Bravo cut ties with Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Brett Caprioni and Max Boyens for racist comments made in the past. Schroeder’s husband, Beau Clark, will also not be back. Earlier this month, Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright, who are currently expecting their first baby, announced that they’re not returning to the show.

Andy Cohen Details Next Season of Vanderpump Rules — Andy Cohen Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock

However, if the show returns for season 9, Cohen can’t wait to get back into it.

“When that show’s going to start shooting again, I have no idea, but I’m excited,” the Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen host added. “I’m excited for there to be a shift also.”

He also shed light on Taylor, 41, and Cartwright, 31, choosing not to come back to the show.

“I have to give it up to them,” the Missouri native said. “Jax created so much story, drama, conversation in his eight years on that show. That’s quite a run that he had. He will go down as one of the biggest, you know, reality stars in their moment, don’t you think?”

Andy Cohen Details Next Season of Vanderpump Rules Cast — (L-R) Lala Kent, Stassi Schroeder, Tom Sandoval, Kristen Doute, Ariana Madix, Lisa Vanderpump, Tom Schwartz, Katie Maloney-Schwartz, Scheana Shay, Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, and James Kennedy. Tommy Garcia/Bravo

Taylor detailed his and Cartwright’s decision to leave the show after eight years on December 4.

“The last 8 years on Vanderpump Rules have been some of the most challenging, rewarding and fulfilling years of my life,” the Michigan native wrote via Instagram at the time. “We are excited to take this time to focus on our growing family and share with you our new endeavors. @bravotv, @evolutionusa and our Vanderpump castmates will always remain close to our hearts. Thank you to all the fans who have shared our journey with us and supported us through everything. We love you. Stay tuned, We can’t wait for to share what we have planned. Have a great weekend.”

He added in the comments section, “It’s time to move on…. we had a good run. It doesn’t make sense anymore.”

This story originally appeared on: US Magazine - Author:Emily Longeretta