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Vanderpump Rules will return with a new season…
…with a completely new cast.
As reported about a year ago, the long-running Bravo franchise has received a face and a name change, as a complete cast overhaul was confirmed and announced starting November 3.
The network released a trailer and a handful of promotional photos on Monday and revealed who will star in season 12.
Joining the Bravo-verse for season 12 of Vanderpump Rules are:
Venus Binkley, Jason Cohen, Shayne Davis, Chris Hahn, Angelica Jensen, Marcus Johnson, Audrey Lingle, Natalie Maguire, Demy Selem and Kim Suárez.
This next generation of SUR-vers (get it?!?!) will start ramping up their own drama starting Tuesday, December 2 at 9pm ET.
“I’ve always said that with my staff,” Lisa Vanderpump says in the aforementioned trailer. “’Give me anything, but don’t bore me.’”
The new employees seem to agree.
As Venus Binkley points out, for example: “We can work, play, and have sex.”
As for what viewers need to know about these new cast members? Each of them spoke to Bravo and offered fans a preview of season 12 based on the following bios…
Venus Binkley He sees himself as the glue that holds the SUR staff together and the confidant everyone turns to for advice… and the latest gossip. Venus feels out of place in the West Hollywood dating scene, but her friends encourage her to step out of her comfort zone. When he becomes involved in the drama between Marcus, Kim and Natalie, diplomacy goes out the window and he is forced to take sides..
Shayne Davis He ends up at the center of the drama at SUR, even though he is the only one of his friends who doesn’t work there. He’s focused on his sobriety, but that doesn’t stop him from going out at night on the town. Between acting, improv, and screenwriting, Shayne’s social calendar is close to capacity, but he always finds time for dates. With one foot in and one foot out of SUR’s ladies group, Shayne could cause a stir he’s not ready to clean up..
Natalie Maguire He’s been SUR’s head bartender for two years and is set for a promotion to bar manager, but Lisa may not be on the same page after her recent outburst. The closest to Venus in the group, the two started SUR on the same day and have been inseparable ever since. Outside of SUR, Natalie pursues her pop music career in full force, but still finds time for men, making her love life a major source of friction within the group..
Mark Johnson He has worked at SUR for years, but after the loss of his parents, he has been struggling to focus at work and prioritize his relationship with his girlfriend, Kim. He is the closest to Venus and Shayne and relies on his friends to help him move forward. Marcus loves new beginnings and is transferring his energy to his DJ career and social life, but he’ll need to know if his new perspective and new career ambitions will strengthen their relationship or strain it..
Kim Suarez She works at SUR while juggling her aspirations in the entertainment industry and a tumultuous relationship with her boyfriend, Marcus. When other members of the group butt in, Kim wonders if their on-again, off-again romance will affect their performance at SUR..
aspiring actor Jason Cohen He is a happy-go-lucky servant who has charmed everyone at SUR. His infectious personality and good looks have won over some of the ladies and disarmed many of the men. He works at SUR with his cousin Chris and the couple has been very close since childhood. Between acting classes and shifts at SUR, Jason tries to date a new coworker, but his attempts backfire..
Demy Selem She has been a manager at SUR for seven years and as the group’s oldest employee, she knows all the internal workings of SUR employees. Demy is very professional when it comes to her role at the restaurant, but being the boss has an impact on her friendships, especially with Natalie. Will he be able to have tea with the team and also make the decisions?
jason’s cousin Chris Hahn He is a bartender at SUR and has lived in Los Angeles for three years. He moved to the city with dreams of becoming an actor, but pivoted to pursue music and sees SUR as a stepping stone to greater opportunities. Single and sociable, Chris is looking for a partner and long-term commitment. When Chris and Audrey begin dating, discussions about a future trip cause complications..
Audrey Lingle She’s all bubbly charm and girl-next-door charisma, making her beloved by (almost) every member of the staff. She’s recently single, pursuing new adventures and her dream of being on the big screen, but when someone at SUR catches her eye, a certain bad boy might get the best of her..
angelica jensen He is the most recent addition to the SUR staff, but he immediately causes a sensation within the group. She set her sights on modeling, acting and… her friends Jason and Shayne, but a broken telephone game threatens her potential connections..
“This is SUR, we are a family,” adds Lisa in the trailer. “They’re not perfect, but they’re mine.”
Vanderpump Rules returns Tuesday, December 2 at 9 pm ET on Bravo.
It will be preceded by Don’t Miss a Raise Your Glass to 11 Seasons Retrospective Special with Andy Cohen and Lisa Vanderpump on Tuesday, November 25 at 9 p.m. eastern time.
