It’s the end of an era — and the start of a brand-new mess at SUR. “Vanderpump Rules” is officially back for season 12, but this time, it’s a full-on reboot. The OGs are out, Lisa Vanderpump is still the boss, and a new crop of SURvers, bartenders, and wannabe stars are stepping up to serve drama, drinks, and heartbreak in West Hollywood.
After the chaos of season 11, Bravo decided to hit reset. Fans were split — some begged for fresh faces, others couldn’t imagine the show without the original crew. But Bravo promised a “new generation” of SUR staffers who actually work there, and judging by their bios, this group already sounds like reality-TV gold.
Meet the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Season 12 Cast
First up is Angelica Jensen, the “new girl” at SUR who’s already being compared to early-season Scheana Shay. She’s an aspiring model and actress with a tendency to flirt her way into drama. Angelica’s connected to both Jason Cohen and Shayne Davis, and apparently, some “mixed communication” sends everything spiraling before the appetizers even hit the table.
Audrey Lingle is another fresh face, described by Bravo as “bubbly and charming.” She’s newly single when season 12 starts but quickly falls for Chris Hahn, SUR’s resident bad boy. Chris moved to L.A. chasing an acting dream but now splits his time between bartending and music. He also happens to be Jason’s cousin — which makes things awkward fast when both guys get tangled up with their co-workers.
Longtime SUR manager Demy Selem has been holding the restaurant together for seven years, but that doesn’t mean she’s immune from the drama. She clashes with Natalie Maguire, a bartender with pop-star dreams and a short fuse that’s already made Lisa raise an eyebrow.
Then there’s Kim Suarez and Marcus Johnson, who might be the next Stassi and Jax if things keep going the way they’re going. Their on-again, off-again relationship causes chaos at work and in the friend group. Marcus, who’s been dealing with major personal loss, leans on his DJ career — and the cast — for support, while Kim questions if he’s holding her back.
Shayne Davis doesn’t even work at SUR but somehow ends up in the middle of everything anyway. He’s an actor and screenwriter who’s sober but still manages to party — and hook up — with the rest of the group. “With one foot in and one foot out of the pool of ladies at SUR,” Bravo teases, “Shayne might just make a splash he’s not ready to clean up.”
And finally, there’s Venus, the glue holding this new group together. He’s the friend everyone calls for advice — which means he’s also the one stuck in the crossfire when the drama explodes.
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