'Vanderpump Rules' James Kennedy's Exes Sound Off on DV Arrest ... 'Finally'

James Kennedy's exes are reacting to his legal woes ... sharing blunt messages in the aftermath of the "Vanderpump Rules" star's recent domestic violence arrest.

After TMZ broke the story ... in which we revealed James was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence after allegedly getting into an argument with a woman Tuesday evening ... his ex-girlfriend, Kristen Doute, addressed the news head-on in her Instagram Stories.

Alongside our story regarding James' arrest, Kristen wrote one word ... "Finally."

Brittany Cartwright No Joint Christmas Plans With Jax!!! Shuts Down Reconciliation Possibility

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Brittany Cartwright isn't feeling blue this Christmas season ... even though it's her first since being separated from her husband Jax Taylor.

Photogs caught up with "The Valley" star outside LAX, where she spilled all on her upcoming holiday plans amid her breakup from the "Vanderpump Rules" alum.

As Brittany put it ... she's going all out with the decorations so that her son, Cruz, can have a "very special" holiday. However, there will be one important family member missing from their celebration ... Brittany confessed Jax would not be looped into her plans this year.

ANDY COHEN 100% AGREE W/ 'VANDERPUMP RULES' REBOOT DECISION

Andy Cohen is speaking out about the recent decision to reboot “Vanderpump Rules” with an all-new cast for season 12.

The Bravo honcho addressed the news on his SiriusXM radio show on Monday saying he feels it was the right decision to shake up the cast with all new faces. He admitted the series veered away from its original premise of following the staff who work at Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant, SUR.

He says the entire point of the show morphed and changed as it went on, and it wound up James Kennedy was the only OG cast member who still had ties to SUR because he still occasionally DJ's there. "Now he’s gone on and he’s got a residency in Vegas, and he’s having great success, and they’re all having good success outside of SUR," AC said.

TOM SANDOVAL I May Be Booted from the 'VPR' Reboot ... But I'm Still Grateful

Tom Sandoval says he's blown away by his experiences with "Vanderpump Rules" ... after producers made it clear there's no place for him or any other OG castmate on the season 12 reboot.

Tom, who's been a fixture on the show for 11 years, shared a montage of photos and video clips from his time on the reality show on his Instagram Saturday.

In the caption, Tom reflected on his journey on the series in which he shared, "Where do I begin… I’m overwhelmed with so many emotions right now… The unbelievable series of events that brought this group together still blows my mind to this day."

Ariana Madix Love Me! Love Me! 'VPR' Star Slays Performance at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

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If Ariana Madix is bummed about being axed from “Vanderpump Rules" ... it sure didn't show as she slayed Thursday morning during the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Ariana entertained the massive crowd with The Cardigans' classic “Lovefool” ... in front of the iconic Macy’s Herald Square location in New York City.

The show-stopping performance from the Broadway and reality star happened on the heels of Bravo announcing it was axing the entire cast of 'VPR' for Season 12 ... and replacing them with a “new group of close-knit SUR-vers.”

'Vanderpump Rules' Don't Be Sur-Tain I'm Gone!!!

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"Vanderpump Rules" is going to have a clean sweep of it's cast for Season 12, but not if you pick up what Peter Madrigal is puttin' down.

We got Peter outside SUR restaurant in WeHo Friday night, and he addressed a story TMZ broke a few days back ... that there will be an entirely new cast for the next season. Peter seems to think there's an outlier -- or maybe more accurately an inlier -- someone who's gonna stick around, and he repeatedly insinuates it's him!

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As you know, the ratings have been sagging, but the show did have a resurgence after the whole cheating scandal with Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix and Rachel Leviss. The show got super popular after that, but it's time for some fresh faces and bodies that will actually work at Sur.

'Vanderpump Rules' Rebooting Entire Cast ... OG Stars Not Surprised!!!

Pour one out for the OG stars of "Vanderpump Rules" ... Bravo just announced they're rebooting the entire cast for season 12 of the reality show.

The network tells TMZ ... Lisa Vanderpump will be back for the new season, but will be surrounded by a new group of staffers who work at her West Hollywood hot spot, SUR.

Season 12 returns to the show's original formula, which takes viewers back inside LVP's many restaurants -- where several hookups, feuds and drama are known to unfold.

'Vanderpump Rules' Schwartz & Sandy's Is Dunzo ... Over a Year After Scandoval!!!

Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval are serving up a sad update to fans ... their cocktail lounge, Schwartz & Sandy's, is shuttering its doors after 2 years of business.

The "Vanderpump Rules" stars announced the disappointing news on their respective Instagram accounts Monday, confirming the business will be closed for good by the end of the year.

Schwartz, who said he was "sad as hell" by the news, confirmed the decision came after "careful consideration" and that it was "not an easy conclusion." However, the Bravo personality chose to keep things positive in his farewell note, sharing he and Sandoval plan to host a myriad of events in their final days at their bar ... hoping to celebrate everyone who has helped make their dream a reality.

Jax Taylor Scoots Away From Car Accident Question ... Leaves Store on Scooter

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Jax Taylor's keeping quiet about the fender-bender he got into Wednesday ... refusing to answer questions about it while out in Los Angeles -- before quickly scootering away.

The reality TV star walked out of a store Thursday ... and, a waiting paparazzo asked him about how he was doing in the aftermath of his car accident.

Jax's staying radio silent on the other end of the question ... hopping on a motorized scooter and taking off while mumbling under his breath. You can listen for yourself -- but, all he's really saying is that he ain't talking about the incident.

Jax Taylor Rear-Ended Car ... No Info Exchange On Scene, Filed Insurance Claim Later

Jax Taylor hit a car in Los Angeles traffic yesterday ... admitting he got into a fender-bender and left the scene after supposedly seeing no damage to the vehicle or injuries to the people in the car.

Here's the deal ... a woman named Michelle West posted to Nextdoor Thursday morning claiming her boyfriend was stopped at a red light in Valley Village -- a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley of L.A. -- when a vehicle ran into the back of his car.

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West says her BF chased the vehicle driven by "The Valley" star to a nearby gas station ... where a paparazzo took photos and video of a man who appears to be Jax chatting with another person in the aftermath of the accident.

Jax Taylor Brittany's Shade Is Total BS ... She Still Asks Me to 'Hook Up'!!!

Jax Taylor is hitting back at estranged wife Brittany Cartwright's assertion he hasn't changed ... accusing "The Valley" star of being a hypocrite, since she allegedly still asks him to "hook up."

The "Vanderpump Rules" alum stopped by Bravo's "Hot Mic Podcast" Thursday, where he addressed Brittany's scathing assessment of his time in treatment -- and how their relationship has continued to crumble after the fact.

Jax says his ex is not being entirely honest about their dynamic, claiming she often asks him over for dinner or drinks after trashing him in the press.

Brittany Cartwright Don't Be Fooled ... Rehab Didn't Change Jax Taylor 'At All'

Brittany Cartwright is putting her estranged husband, Jax Taylor, on blast ... claiming his stint in rehab didn't change him one bit.

The "Vanderpump Rules" alum opened up about her current relationship with Jax on Bravo’s "Hot Mic" podcast, where she said she saw little change in her ex -- despite his 30 days of treatment for his mental health.

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As Brittany put it ... Jax didn't change "at all in those 30 days," promising her proof will play out on season 2 of "The Valley" -- which filmed over the summer.

Camila Cabello vs. Scheana Shay Who'd You Rather?! (Brunette Babes In Robes Edition)

Camila Cabello and Scheana Shay are duking it out in their white-hot robes! Both babes wrapped themselves in terrycloth and posed for a pic, but which lovely lady are you untying first?

The question here is: Who'd You Rather?!

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Who'd You Rather?!

Tom Sandoval Never Say Never to 'The Valley' ... Amid Rekindled Jax Taylor Friendship

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Tom Sandoval is raising a glass to his rekindled friendship with former "Vanderpump Rules" costar Jax Taylor ... and what it may mean for his future.

We caught up with the Bravo personality outside SUR, where he said he wasn't surprised that he and Jax found a way back to friendship ... even after the latter was vocal about TS' cheating scandal last year.

However, as Jax recently revealed, Tom made an active effort to reach out to him during his stay in a mental health facility.

Scheana Shay Real-Life 'Grand Theft Auto' ... Car Was Stolen Right In Front of Home!!!

Someone in Scheana Shay's neighborhood ain't living by the Vanderpump Rules ... 'cause she says her car was parked right out front her home last night -- and, now it's gone.

The reality television star posted a video to her Instagram Friday ... saying everyone told her how safe the San Fernando Valley supposedly is -- and, yet, her 2009 Nissan has up and vanished.

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She says she parked it on the street Thursday night -- even though her husband, Brock Davies, recently installed a security gate in their front yard -- 'cause she figured it was perfectly safe in the neighborhood.

Behind The Scenes On Stassi Schroeder's U.S. Book Tour!

Stassi Schroeder is making her rounds 'cross country for her newest book, "You Can't Have It All: The Basic B*tch Guide to Taking the Pressure Off" -- making this chic mama a 3x New York Times best-selling author. Check out our gallery and see all the glamorous shots!