Bravo Fans Are In Mourning Because "Vanderpump Rules" Just Announced Season 12 Will Feature An All-New Cast, And I Might Just Need A Bump Of Tequila

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Dear reader, do you remember when (literally yesterday) I wrote about Schwartz & Sandy's closing and the future of Vanderpump Rules being uncertain? Well, not anymore! We're getting a Season 12...but none of the SURvers we know and love will be there.

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Also...Kristen Doute is pregnant. Big day for Bravo fans.

That's right, Bravo just announced that VPR will return, but with an all-new cast (aside from Lisa Vanderpump, who will be returning). The press release describes the new cast as "close-knit SUR-vers who are as complicatedly involved with one another as their iconic predecessors." We'll see about that.

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Although the OG cast left Season 11 on not-so-great terms, this is still a bit of a shock and a devastating blow for fans who have watched them grow up on camera for over a decade. Here's how everyone — both the cast and viewers alike — are reacting (so far):

Ariana Madix shared this heartfelt message on Instagram starting with, "vanderpump rules, you will forever be that girl 💖"

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Naturally, Lala Kent posted this lengthy statement, which you are more than welcome to read:

@lalakent / Via instagram.com

Katie Maloney shared this Instagram story:

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"It's a mixed bag. But I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you for the memories and the love the last 11 years," she said.

Andy Cohen had this to say:

these were the best days of our lives…
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @Andy

And here's what fans are saying:

I need 5-7 business days to process the entire #PumpRules cast being fired. Thanks
— satchel maloney (@satchelmaloney) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @satchelmaloney

Twitter: @citizenclarke

no one did it like them [have one cast member drunkenly spill that another cast member’s ex boyfriend slept with his best friend’s girlfriend who is also her best friend just to then go on and still film ten more seasons together]#PumpRules pic.twitter.com/Yzl4sDp068
— T (@teewatterss) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @teewatterss / Bravo / NBCUniversal

Put her on the reboot!!! #pumprules pic.twitter.com/jmWLxVcmWu
— Danny Pellegrino (@DannyPellegrino) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @DannyPellegrino / Bravo / NBC Universal

Kristen Doute woke up in her mansion in the valley. She didn‘t have a bump of tequila, but saw her People article announcing her pregnancy. She scrolls through her socials: Schwartz&Sandy‘s closed, entire Vanderpump Rules fired. 2025 is gonna be a good year. pic.twitter.com/8YnZ80Gtm7
— YOLANDA PARODY (@yolanda_parody) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @yolanda_parody / Bravo

Tom Sandoval FIRED
James Kennedy FIRED
Kristen Doute ENGAGED and PREGNANT
Imagine how Kristen is feeling rn
— satchel maloney (@satchelmaloney) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @satchelmaloney

kristen announcing the pregnancy the same day as vpr fires its entire cast...delicious levels of petty loser mess i plan to see for years to come on the valley https://t.co/ZhnPCtqIWI
— joanie (@laracroftbarbie) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @laracroftbarbie

VPR cast fired…Swartz and Sandys closing….Doute’s baby is the Lisan al-Gaib
— Anthony Carmen (@nthonyCarmen) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @nthonyCarmen

Schwartz and Sandy’s closing, Kristen Doute pregnant, #PumpRules full cast reboot…someone check the fuck in on Scheana now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— satchel maloney (@satchelmaloney) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @satchelmaloney

schwartz, sandy, lala and scheana all unemployed now pic.twitter.com/Xd6dcqCc23
— YOLANDA PARODY (@yolanda_parody) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @yolanda_parody

I think VPR might not be cancelled if Lala and Scheana had been true friends to Ariana and Katie…watching those four queen out while Tom & Tom suffered would’ve been amazing…but they had to throw it !!!!!!!!
— satchel maloney (@satchelmaloney) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @satchelmaloney

TOM SANDOVAL INDEFINITELY BROKE DUE TO HIS OWN POOR CHOICES…I used to dream about days like this
— satchel maloney (@satchelmaloney) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @satchelmaloney

Feels so good to be employed while tom sandoval isn’t..
— marie ⚔️ (@EvilBarbieDoII) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @EvilBarbieDoII

In these wild and trying times, it's important to remember...

We’ll always have the SUR alleyway pic.twitter.com/iwSQ6kpsRS
— Queens of Bravo (@queensofbravo) November 26, 2024

Twitter: @queensofbravo

We'll update you if/when more of the Vanderpump Rules cast responds. In the meantime, I'll probably just dim the lights and play "Raise Your Glass" by Dena Deadly on repeat.

What do you think of this cast overhaul? Do you find it necessary? Are you ready for some new faces? Or are you also in mourning? Please give me all your VPR-related thoughts and feelings in the comments.