James Kennedy Doesn’t Think ‘Pump Rules’ Cast Will Recover From ‘Heartbreaking’ Finale: Felt Like ‘A Farewell’
19.05.2023 - 18:19
/ usmagazine.com
Not the best days of their lives? James Kennedy is still reeling from the “heartbreaking” season 10 finale of Vanderpump Rules — and weighed in on how the cast can move forward after Scandoval.
The 31-year-old DJ exclusively opened up to Us Weekly about the emotional final episode while attending the 5th annual Vanderpump Dogs Gala in Beverly Hills on Thursday, May 18. One day prior, viewers watched James break down in tears as he and his castmates learned about Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ months-long affair.
“It’s just a classic story of betrayal,” the U.K. native told Us of why he had such a strong reaction to the cheating scandal. “You know, you got two brothers that really, like, grew up on a show together and … it’s just, like, a kind of a backstabbing kind of move.”
He added: “It was something that I don’t feel like [we] will ever come back from. So, it was kind of a farewell almost.”
James previously dated Raquel, 28, for five years before he popped the question in an elaborate Coachella-themed celebration. The romantic milestone aired on season 9 of the Bravo hit — and the TomTom cofounder, 40, helped plan and fund his pal’s proposal. In December 2021, however, James and the beauty queen announced their split.
Season 10 premiered in February and introduced James’ new flame, Ally Lewber, to the friend group. While production initially wrapped last fall, cameras were picked up again in March after news broke of Tom and Raquel’s affair. The duo’s illicit relationship prompted the former SUR bartender’s split from Ariana Madix after nearly a decade together.
“I regret every moment that I stood up for you, defended you, supported you,” the Florida native, 37, told Tom in the Wednesday, May 17, finale. “You’re worth