Vanderpump Rulesfans, rejoice!
On Wednesday,Bravoshared asneak peekfor the upcoming season of the reality series, revealing that it is set to air later this fall. In the footage, a very pregnantLala Kentand fiancé Randall Emmett talk about babies withTom Schwartzand wifeKatie Maloney-Schwartz.
Emmett, 50, then asks Maloney-Schwartz, 34, “Let’s just ask a question. Are you even trying? Cause I don’t even know,” before she replies that she and Schwartz, 38, are indeed trying to conceive. “I thought once we pulled the goalie, it would like happen right away,” Maloney-Schwartz says, before suggesting to her husband, “Maybe you should go get your sperm tested?”
Kent, who welcomed her first child,daughter Ocean, in March, then asks Schwartz what he wears to sleep, before she reveals, “Randall’s a free-baller.”
Earlier this week,PEOPLE confirmedthatVanderpump Rulesis officially returning for season 9 following speculation regarding the future of the reality series.
“Vanderpump Ruleswill resume production with a comprehensive health and safety plan. The plan was developed in accordance with CDC guidance, all state and local orders, as well as NBCUniversal’s own safety guidelines,” said a Bravo spokesperson. “The health and safety of the cast and crew is the priority of Bravo for all of its shows.”
Production on the show is set to kick off in May.Varietyfirst reported the news.
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Vanderpump Rules, which premiered on Bravo in 2013, follows the drama-filled lives of the staffers employed atReal Housewives of Beverly HillsalumLisa Vanderpump’s SUR restaurant.
Before the show’s ninth season was officially confirmed on Tuesday, Vanderpump, 60,gave an update last monthabout what’s to come.
“Everyone asks me … Listen, we’re heading towards the right direction,” Vanderpump — whose SUR restaurant reopened in February — said onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. “But I think Bravo’s got to announce when they’re ready to do that again. It’s a story that keeps playing out. But yeah, we’re getting there.”
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However, the long-running series experienced major hiccups after season 8 wrapped in June.
That month, PEOPLE confirmed that OG cast membersStassi SchroederandKristen Doutewerefired from the showalongside newcomersMax BoyensandBrett Caprionifor past racially insensitive behavior.
Series veteranJax Taylorand wifeBrittany Cartwrightlater announcedtheir departure from the seriesvia Instagram in December. “We are excited to take this time to focus on our growing family and share with you our new endeavors,” Taylor, who also faced backlash amidallegations regarding his past actions, captioned his post. “@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.”
Dayna Kathan, who joined in season 8, announced via Instagram earlier this month that she willnot be backas well. She wrote while replying to a fan’s question on the matter, “I’m not returning but excited to see next szn! The pod will be back soon, you’re amazing, thank you!!!”
Drama aside, Taylor, 41, and Cartwright, 32,welcomed their first child together, son Cruz, on April 12. PEOPLE exclusively revealed in January that Schroeder, 32,gave birth to her daughter Hartfordwith husbandBeau Clark.Scheana Shayand her boyfriendBrock Daviesadditionallybecame first-time parentson Tuesday.
source: people.com
