Excitement meets 10 fresh faces in 2025 as Bravo relaunches Vanderpump Rules with a full SUR reboot. This matters now because the network set a Dec. 2, 2025 premiere and dropped a trailer that teases instant chaos and new alliances. Variety and PEOPLE confirm Bravo’s new cast list and a Nov. 25 lookback special that hands the baton to the next generation. One pick quietly suggests a managerial power struggle could steer storylines – what will that mean for longtime fans and ratings?
• Bravo released the Season 12 trailer on Nov. 3, 2025; premiere set for Dec. 2, 2025
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• Lisa Vanderpump returns as mentor; new staff promise fresh storylines and workplace friction.
• Venus Binkley to Kim Suarez join SUR; cast size: 10, shifting the show’s social map.
Venus is billed as the group’s confidant and glue at SUR, which makes him a natural pivot in any factional split. If you loved the old alliances, watch Venus – his loyalty choices could trigger a season-long loyalty test.
Jason is an aspiring actor/server whose flirtations already feature in the trailer and could spark workplace dating drama. If you enjoy on-set romance, Jason’s attempts to date a co-worker promise awkward, watchable moments.
Shayne arrives focused on sobriety yet living a busy social life; that tension reads like a reality arc built for conflict and redemption. If you value emotional beats, Shayne’s balance of work and recovery will keep you asking who really supports him.
Chris moved to LA to act then pivoted to music, and a relationship with Audrey already complicates his arc. Expect the usual “career vs. relationship” pressure – and a possible love-triangle for you to track.
Angelica is the new bubbly SUR staffer who literally takes a tumble in the trailer-an early sign she’ll be in the season’s center of gossipy chaos. If you want fresh-face drama, she’s the rookie to watch.
Marcus is juggling the loss of his parents, a DJ pivot and a fraught on-off relationship with Kim – fertile ground for emotional confrontation. His career-first pivot could either steady or fracture his romance; which matters more to you?
Audrey brings approachable charm and a flirtatious streak; producers tease she may fall for a “bad boy” archetype. If you liked classic SUR sparks, Audrey could be a reliable engine of flirtation and scandal.
Natalie is the lead bartender chasing bar manager status while pursuing a pop career, putting ambition and friendship in tension. Expect managerial fights to bubble up – and ask yourself which side you’d back.
As SUR’s seven-year manager, Demy knows the restaurant’s ins and outs – and that makes her a lightning rod when staff drama spills into operations. If the show leans into workplace control struggles, Demy will be central.
Kim’s on-again, off-again romance with Marcus will likely be the season’s emotional through-line, testing loyalties and workplace professionalism. If you track relationship arcs, Kim and Marcus give a human center to the chaos.
Early evidence points to role friction: a lead bartender angling for management, a longtime manager enforcing rules, and several romantic overlaps. Short sentence for scanning. If you love dramatic escalations, watch for how authority clashes (Natalie vs. Demy) and loyalty tests (Venus) escalate into public confrontations.
These 10 hires tell a clear editorial story: Bravo wants a full reset that still trades on SUR’s workplace soap. Expect the season to reset fan alliances, generate new meme moments, and test whether the franchise can remake itself without its old headline-makers. Will these new faces become the next generation fans obsess over?
It’s already BravoCon week, but Karen Huger is proof that it’s never too late to score a seat! The Real Housewives of Potomac OG has officially been added to the list of talent for BravoCon 2025, marking what seems to be her first public appearance since her release from jail earlier this year.
Bravo released the full BravoCon schedule weeks and weeks ago. At the time, there was no sign of Karen on the roster. However, over the weekend, eagle-eyed fans noticed that the artist formerly known as the Grande Dame had been added to the lineup on BravoCon’s official website.
It’s a surprising move, considering that Karen has kept a low profile since her September 2 release from jail. She served six months following her DUI conviction. We briefly saw her release during the RHOP Season 10 premiere, leaving the door open for a potential return ot the show. Other than that, she’s been quiet. It seems like that’s about to change this weekend.
At this point, it’s unclear exactly how Karen will participate in the festivities. While her name appears on the official list of attendees, she’s not currently scheduled for any specific panels. For example, the Real Housewives of Potomac panel takes place on Friday, November 14, and Karen isn’t listed as part of that group. Still, her presence is enough of a present.
Karen’s addition to the lineup also raises questions about her castmate, Wendy Osefo. She’s been facing legal troubles of her own — arguably bigger than Karen’s. As of now, Wendy is still slated to appear at BravoCon, meaning the Potomac ladies are going to have all eyes on them. They might need to create a new panel just for these two.