Lisa Vanderpump Upsets Bravo Fans And Former Cast Members With Shocking Defense Of James Kennedy

Bravo fans are slamming Lisa Vanderpump after the "Vanderpump Rules" reality star made a bold statement defending James Kennedy.

For those who may be unfamiliar with the situation, Kennedy, who joined "VPR" in its second season, was arrested in December 2024 after a domestic violence charge was filed against him following an argument with his partner, Ally Lewber.

In a new interview, Lisa Vanderpump defended the DJ, saying he didn't "hurt" anyone before seemingly chalking the incident up to a misunderstanding. After Bravo fans learned of her reaction, they shared their enraged takes on social media.

Lisa Vanderpump Defends Kennedy With A Surprising Statement

After Kennedy's arrest was made public, the Bravoverse exploded, wondering what this could mean for the popular DJ and his relationship with Lewber.

Many assumed Vanderpump would be furious about the situation; however, based on her comments during an interview with Us Weekly, that couldn't be further from the truth.

She told readers that she had conversations with Kennedy and Lewber to ensure that both felt supported during their legal troubles. The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum also said Lewber revealed important information to her about Kennedy's behavior during the night of his arrest.

"She told me categorically he didn’t hurt her. He never hurts her. They were both drinking," Vanderpump said.

The SUR owner went on to say that both Lewber and Kennedy were "being ridiculous and arguing," resulting in a run-in with law enforcement.

“[Lewber] basically said, ‘Oh yes, take him away. It’ll teach him a lesson,'” Vanderpump explained. “But no, he didn’t hurt her categorically. … She regrets what happened with how this blew up.”

What Happened Between Kennedy and Lewber?

According to reports, Burbank police were dispatched to a home in December 2024 following a concerning call regarding an ongoing argument between a man and a woman.

Witnesses claim they saw Kennedy arguing with Lewber and also grabbing her at one point; however, police didn't see any visible markings on Lewber.

After investigating, police arrested Kennedy, who was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence.

The reality star was released from police custody shortly after posting $20,000 bail.

Fans Respond To Lisa Vanderpump And Her Defense Of Kennedy

On social media, Bravo fans reacted to the news of Vanderpump defending Kennedy against the charges filed against him in California.

Throughout the replies, many watchers called Vanderpump out for repeatedly defending her male cast members, including Jax Taylor and Kennedy, who have shown aggressive behavior toward women on camera.

"She is INCAPABLE of supporting women," one user wrote on X. "The way she lets these insidious men get a pass for their actions is BEYOND me."

Someone else clearly agreed, writing, "She is never not finding a way to defend the man and blame the woman. It's actually incredible."

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