Overview

• Katie Maloney, an original cast member of Vanderpump Rules, expressed her disapproval of the show's Season 12 reboot, describing it as 'cheap' during an appearance on the Detox Retox podcast.
• Maloney clarified that her criticism was not directed at the new cast but rather at Bravo's decision to retain the Vanderpump Rules name for a revamped format.
• She suggested the reboot could have been launched as a completely new show instead of attempting to replicate the original's tone and dynamics.
• Maloney had already decided to leave the series months before Bravo's announcement of the cast overhaul, citing personal growth and a desire to move in a new direction.
• Filming for Season 12 is currently underway with Lisa Vanderpump as the only returning figure, while several original cast members have moved on to spin-offs and other projects.