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Lisa Vanderpump gave us a sneak peek into her reality series, “Vanderpump Rules,” on Bravo, which touched upon death and a staff member’s far-out DJ aspirations. For many old-timers, it was like déjà vu again, recalling the times when they used to watch the show.
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The reality star and restaurateur shared a clip of the upcoming episode with her followers spot-on saying the audience should not miss it. The clip is typical of the scenarios where Lisa is, as always, dressed in her signature style, giving quality notes to the staff. The discussion, initially revolving around Lisa’s beneficial experience with grief therapy, evolved into Marcus admitting he is into DJing but has never done it in public. Lisa, always the realistic one, compares DJing to bartending and lightly hints he might perform in one of her places but only under the supervision of another DJ, McKenna. The video ends with her saying in a typical Vanderpump tat mixed with encouragement and warning,’ Good luck. Don’t fucking out.’
The grief counseling matter was treated as a taboo topic and quieted down almost totally by the most loyal and dedicated audience of the show who were present during the first doubts, thus the reaction was nearly absolved and centered on the DJ situation. A long time ago, the show’s plot gave birth to the character arc of the original member James Kennedy who went from being a busboy at SUR to becoming the main DJ and part of the main cast. The similarity could not be missed by anyone.
‘Are we just trying to create a new James Kennedy?’ one user wrote, summing up the mood. Another comment said, ‘Someone is trying to be the new James.’ Some of the fans felt they were drowning in the acknowledgment. ‘The story line is 🤮 another dj,’ was posted by a cast member with an emoji to clarify.
The trailer made not only the DJ but also the show’s current situation a topic of conversation. A number of comments indicated that people were looking for the old cast’s interactions, as these were the main reasons why viewers started watching the show in the first place. ‘Please bring back the old cast,’ was a request from one of the viewers. Another one said more emphatically, ‘Bring back the OGs and put us out of our misery.’ The criticism was sometimes directed at Lisa and sometimes it was with love. ‘Lisa, I love you, and you are a legend, but this is so cringey. Please, let your ‘yes’ men go and give us something better,’ was the long comment that attracted supportive replies.
Not all the responses were negative, however. Critics received some support from fans. ‘Good, I see a lot of haters and that is always good,’ one person said, insinuating that controversy is part of the attraction of the show. Others were completely adoring Lisa, commenting, ‘Lisa Vanderpump is as beautiful as ever!!!!!!’ and ‘I love you Lisa. Watched all your shows. Will continue. Even a few people have already switched sides and one of them even wrote, ‘This episode is my favorite so far 😍👏.’
The debate has even shifted the audience’s perception of the show in its present iteration. One viewer proclaimed, ‘The @watchwhatcrappens recaps are better than the actual episodes, which has made me invested,’ and pointed out how fan-generated content is keeping the interest alive for some.
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Lisa Vanderpump built an empire based on drama, dining, and her distinct way of dressing, and “Vanderpump Rules” was one of her principal sources of success. Nevertheless, this latest promotional push has laid bare a fanbase that is undecided, split between nostalgia for the good old days and skepticism about the new plots. The question whether the aspiring DJ storyline will spark new disputes or merely constitute a faint echo of previous fights can only be answered by upcoming episodes. For now, the viewers have made their initial comparison loud and clear and the resonance of James Kennedy’s rise is echoing in their ears. Lisa Vanderpump recently celebrated a new restaurant opening, and her secret to staying camera-ready amid a nonstop schedule is impressive. She also hosts a lavish annual dog gala with star-studded support. However, her new season faces brutal backlash, and her new show faces backlash from loyal viewers over the cast. In other news, she celebrated her seventh annual dog rescue gala with a star-studded guest list.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
