Hulu’s “Vanderpump Villa” is back for season 3, complete with a new location and a jam-packed guest list that promises one of the most unforgettable summers for “Real Housewives” star Lisa Vanderpump and her staff.
The Bravo boss is back on home turf in London, England, with her most trusted ally, Stassi Schroeder, by her side. They are joined by returning staffers like the controversial Marciano Brunette, as well as a wave of new faces ready to stir up drama. The 10-episode series also introduces a new twist, bringing in familiar faces from the reality TV space.
1. ‘Vanderpump Villa’ Returns With the Largest Cast Ever
GettySeason 3 of “Vanderpump Villa” moves to the English countryside, where Lisa Vanderpump assembles one of her largest staffs yet.
According to Us Weekly, the staffers who are officially returning include Stassi Schroeder, Alyssa Johnston (server), Anthony Bar (executive chef), Dominic DeAngelis (chef), Gabriella Sanon, who won the $30,000 prize in season 2 (events coordinator), Hagen Bach (housekeeping), Hannah Fouch, who returns after being dismissed in season 2 (server), Sher Suarez (events team member), Sam Terry (bartender), and Marciano Brunette (lead server).
There also appear to be 10 new staff members joining the mix. Those staff members include Mike (cook), Keviah (server), Lewis (butler), Nick (bartender), Meredith (bartender), Sage (housekeeping), Charlie (bartender), Tyler (events team member), J.J. (cook and personal trainer), and Adair, who fans may recognize from “Below Deck,” and who joins the new staff in housekeeping.
Of course, like in previous seasons, both returning staff and newcomers will constantly find their jobs on the line, as Lisa Vanderpump has never hesitated to fire those who fail to meet the standards required to deliver guests the ultimate luxury experience.
2. The New Season’s Guest List Is Comprised of Reality TV Stars
GettyThe new season will also have a twist in which all the guests are reality TV stars. Those stars include familiar faces from Bachelor Nation, “The Challenge,” “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
An official list includes: Bachelor Nation’s Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko, who are the guests of honor. They will arrive with friends and former Bachelor stars Ariel Frenkel, Jessica Girod, Mercedes Northup, John Buresh, Xavier Bonner, Sean McLaughlin, and Maria Georgas.
“Love Island UK” star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is the guest of honor and will bring along Sophie Henderson, Arda Cülcüloğlu, and Jade Foster.
“The Challenge” stars and couple Olivia Kaiser and Theo Campbell are the guests of honor. They will be joined by Derek Chavez, Aneesa Ferreira, Tori Deal, Michele Fitzgerald, Ryan Kehoe, Devin Walker, Josh Martinez, and Adrienne Naylor.
The cast of Hulu’s latest series, “Love Overboard,” will also be arriving at the villa, with Gia as the guest of honor alongside Lo, Bella, and Lexi.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Kameron Michaels is the guest of honor and will be bringing Yvie Oddly, Morphine Love Dion, Alexis Michelle, and DeJa Skye.
The men of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” will also bring the drama with Jordan Ngatikaura (Jessi Ngatikaura’s estranged husband) as the guest of honor. He will be accompanied by DadTok’s Chase McWhorter, Mason McWhorter, Zac Affleck, Dakota Mortensen, and Jacob Neeley.
“Made in Chelsea” stars Sam Vanderpump, who is Lisa’s nephew, and his wife, Alice Yaxley, will also be featured in season 3. They will bring Tina Stinnes, Ollie Locke, Gareth Locke and Sophie Hermann.
3. DadTok From ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Are Taking Over the Villa
GettyThe second season of “Vanderpump Villa” featured a few women from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” spending a weekend in Italy, but it wasn’t without drama. Rumors began to swirl that Demi Engemann, who is married, was cozying up to Brunette, which she heavily denied. The drama continued on the MomTok series in season 3, where it was revealed that Jessi had an emotional affair with Brunette, leading her and her husband to separate for some time.
In season 4 of SLOMW, Jordan shares that a few of the men will head to England, which will be especially interesting given that Brunette also returns.
In fact, fans also learn that Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex and father of her son, Dakota Mortensen, hooked up with someone in the villa, as he confirmed it on SLOMW. Additionally, when the men FaceTimed their wives, they refused to give any details of their stay. It’s sure to be one of the most talked-about guest stays.
4. Stassi Schroeder’s Family Returns
Stassi Schroeder’s family will return as guests for the second time, including her husband, Beau Clark, and their two children. Last season, viewers also saw appearances by Schroeder’s sister, Georgianna “Georgi” Aubin, her husband, and Schroeder’s best friend, as well as Clark’s sister, Georgia Bardetti, who lives in Italy.
Fans will recall that Schroeder and Clark had an awkward fight over his very close relationship with his sister, which triggered Stassi as she confessed that her husband had always put Bardetti first, even before her. Clark also had a tattoo of his sister’s name, but not his wife’s.
It’s not clear if Bardetti will rejoin the group in England, but the episode certainly brought fans back to her “Vanderpump Rules” days.
5. Season 3 Promises to be ‘the Wildest Summer Ever at Vanderpump Villa’
GettyWith controversial staffers returning, new faces joining in the mix, and a guest list that includes DadTok, the new season promises to deliver the drama that fans love.
A synopsis for the season also promises it to be one of the most unforgettable summers yet, and possibly, “Vanderpump Villa’s” most talked-about season.
“This year [Lisa Vanderpump] invited back not only Stassi Schroeder, but also stars from the biggest reality franchises on TV, who are trying to escape the ‘real’ world … but can’t shake the consequences of it. These guests with messy pasts, hidden agendas, and unresolved feuds arrive ready to sip champagne, spark romance, and stir the pot as old rivalries reignite and new hookups heat up.”
The synopsis continued, “Fan‑favorite staff return seeking redemption while eight ambitious newcomers fight for their place to meet Lisa’s high standards. With a life-changing bonus on the line, some will thrive but not everyone will survive the wildest summer ever at Vanderpump Villa.”
All 10 episodes of “Vanderpump Villa” season 3 will premiere on Hulu on April 16.
