It’s officially a new era at SUR. “Vanderpump Rules” returns for season 12 on December 2 with an all-new cast and completely reimagined storylines. After a decade of explosive drama built around the original group and the fallout of Scandoval, Bravo officially rebooted the hit franchise and shifted the focus to a new generation of bartenders, servers, friends, rivals, and aspiring stars.
The series still follows the staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s iconic Hollywood restaurant. But this time around, there are new faces, new hookups, new tension, and new rivalries forming inside the walls of SUR. Here’s everything fans need to know before season 12 premieres.
Meet the First Wave of New ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Season 12 Cast Members
According to Bravo, viewers will get to know 10 new SURvers this season, starting with Venus Binkley, described as the friend everyone turns to for advice and gossip. He quickly finds himself stuck in the middle as conflict escalates.
Jason Cohen is a server and aspiring actor whose charm has already intrigued multiple SUR staffers. Bravo teases that his dating life takes a fast turn and backfires.
Actor and writer Shayne Davis doesn’t work at SUR, but still becomes entangled in the group’s drama.
Meanwhile, Chris Hahn joins the series as a bartender who moved to Los Angeles to become an actor before pivoting to music. His relationship with Audrey Lingle immediately hits challenges when a future trip sparks conflict.
Natalie Maguire is a veteran SUR bartender who dreams of becoming bar manager, but her decisions behind the bar may jeopardize her role. Outside of SUR, she’s working on a pop-music career that could create even more tension.
Meet the Remaining VPR Season 12 Stars and Their Storylines
Kim Suarez enters the season in a rocky relationship with Marcus Johnson, one of her SUR coworkers. Kim wonders whether her on-and-off romance will impact her job.
Johnson has worked at SUR for years, but after losing both parents, he’s struggling to stay focused at work and at home. He’s turning his attention toward DJing and relying on closest friends Venus and Shayne for support.
Audrey Lingle is the “girl-next-door” of the cast who quickly becomes a fan favorite. Recently single and ready to date, she finds herself drawn to one of her co-stars, but not without complications.
Angelica Jensen is the newest SUR server and immediately shakes up the social dynamics. Demy Selem returns as SUR’s manager, but being the boss means her friendships inside the restaurant will be pushed to the limit.
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Season 12 Trailer, Press Release, How to Watch the Premiere
The season 12 trailer proves the reboot is anything but subtle. “I always said with my staff, ‘Give me anything, but don’t give me boring,’” Vanderpump says in the preview. And based on early footage, the new cast does not hold back.
Bravo’s press release teases: “Despite new uniforms and a few fresh faces in the mix, the drama remains as messy and complicated as their iconic predecessors.”
“Vanderpump Rules” season 12 premieres Tuesday, December 2, at 9 p.m. EST on Bravo. Subsequent episodes will air Tuesday nights at the same time. Episodes will be available the next day on Peacock.
