To say Season 11 was a bizarre yr for Vanderpump Guidelines could be an understatement. Because of Scandoval, the present had extra eyes on it than ever. After the internet-breaking scandal, and an Emmy-nominated Season 10, the follow-up went in some…fascinating instructions. The season was divisive, to place issues mildly.
Earlier than the season even aired, many assumed that Tom Sandoval would get his redemption arc. Whereas Tom Schwartz’s loyalty was by no means in query, different stars switched. Did they assume they had been on the profitable facet? And, now that the season’s over, who got here out trying good as gold?
Winner: Ariana Madix
Ariana Madix admitted she was nervous about everybody turning on her this season. As an alternative, Group Ariana is stronger than ever. Whereas VPR goes on a manufacturing break, Ariana will host Love Island USA and return to her dream function in Chicago on Broadway. At this level, she’s been booked and busy for effectively over a yr. Whereas it could have began that approach, it’s inaccurate to say she’s nonetheless getting these alternatives simply because she acquired cheated on. That makes her a winner.
Loser: Producers
I’m unsure I’ve ever seen a lot chatter in regards to the producers of Pump Guidelines earlier than. Week after week on social media, followers expressed frustration at how overly produced the episodes had been. This season had a lot hype because of Scandoval- maybe an excessive amount of, to be truthful. Public notion was that producers had been handed a golden ticket to carry new life into the long-running sequence, which clearly introduced a brand new stage of stress. Whereas rankings remained stable, the general sentiment was that producers fumbled the bag.
Winner: Katie Maloney
Katie Maloney had her greatest season ever, and he or she’s dwelling her greatest life! Regardless of what some might say, Katie hasn’t been “depressing” in a while. She caught to her weapons, stood by her boundaries, and remained loyal to Ariana. This season additionally utilized her deadpan humor completely together with her extremely relatable confessionals.
She additionally wildly improved the best way she argues, making spot-on factors whereas holding her personal in opposition to Lala Kent and the Toms. In a season the place males weren’t held accountable by producers, Katie constantly referred to as out Brock Davies and Jax Taylor. After the Max Boyens hookup, she didn’t let accusations of hypocrisy part her. To cite James Kennedy’s mother, we had been all Group Katie with the banging. Whereas a sure Instagram remark about Jo Wenberg was very imply and uncalled for, her Tequila Katie rage texts had been in any other case saved in test.
On a shallow notice, she seems to be higher than ever. No marvel her ex-husband requested for a one-night stand.
Loser: Lala Kent & Scheana Shay
Lala and Scheana Shay had been lumped collectively all season, so it is smart to incorporate them collectively on this checklist as effectively. Is it comprehensible to be a bit jealous of a good friend who out of the blue grew to become America’s Sweetheart? Positive. However the best way Lala and Scheana acted two-faced to Ariana all season was onerous to observe. Each had been accused of self-producing, which bothered viewers loads. They usually backed the fallacious horse relating to the Sandoval redemption arc. That each one being stated, there is no such thing as a excuse for followers leaving damaging feedback on their social media pages (this additionally goes for everybody on this checklist).
Winner: Tom Schwartz
Sadly, Schwartz continues to get away unscathed for the eleventh season in a row. Regardless of being an lively participant in Scandoval, he performed the identical playing cards he at all times does. And, as soon as once more, he acquired away with nefarious habits with out apologizing.
He clearly led Jo on and handled her like filth, however she’s the one getting raked over the coals. And till very just lately, she was nonetheless defending him. For the second yr in a row, he arrange Katie to struggle one other lady whereas pretending to be an harmless bystander. And but, even Ariana acted friendlier in direction of him by the season’s finish.
Loser: Lisa Vanderpump
I may need to agree with Jax on this one factor. Lisa Vanderpump did appear form of superfluous this season. As an alternative of creating a speech on the finale, she simply appeared by way of FaceTime. In some way, Kyle Chan’s whiskey launch get together was the setting of the finale as a substitute of considered one of Lisa’s eating places. It feels consultant of the bizarre place the present is in proper now. Possibly she was too busy with Vanderpump Villa?
Draw: Rachel Leviss
On the one hand, we are able to all agree that Rachel Leviss dodged a bullet. Leaving the present and Sandoval behind was absolutely the fitting transfer for her psychological well being. Alternatively, her podcast might have backfired. And we’ll need to see how these lawsuits shake out.
Loser: Brock Davies
Brock acquired a lot backlash in Season 9 that he was demoted the next yr. So, why was he again and in an even bigger function than ever? He didn’t come throughout as a really supportive accomplice to Scheana. Although I’m glad he acknowledges that now. And I nonetheless don’t know why Andy Cohen referred to as him a voice of cause.
Winner: James Kennedy & Ally Lewber
Like Katie, James earned a variety of factors for staying (largely) loyal to Ariana. He additionally regained custody of his canine, renamed Hippie. And his profession goes nice.
James and Ally Lewber took Ariana and Sandoval’s place because the present’s major couple. Time will inform in the event that they final. However Ally additionally continues to win followers over, particularly together with her astrology information.
Loser: That redemption arc
I do have empathy for Sandoval, and I can perceive why producers needed to remind viewers that he’s a human being, not a comic book e book villain. Nevertheless, he saved making the identical strikes again and again, which made it onerous to imagine his apologies. Hopefully, he’ll take the break to adequately replicate on his actions.
As for his storyline, tearing down Ariana and Rachel was not the best way to construct Sandoval again up. Judging by his sizzling mic second, Sandoval thought he gained the season. Days after the finale, he was as soon as once more a punchline on Saturday Evening Reside. So, I’d say redemption wasn’t fairly reached but.
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