Katie Maloney Critiques Vanderpump Rules Reboot as 'Cheap'

Katie Maloney, an original cast member of Vanderpump Rules, has criticized the show's upcoming reboot, describing it as 'cheap' and questioning why Bravo didn't create an entirely new series instead of continuing under the same name. Maloney emphasized that her comments were not directed at the new cast but expressed concern that the reboot would unsuccessfully attempt to replicate the original show's dynamic and legacy. She noted that while she was personally ready to move on from the show, she still cares about the legacy the original cast built. The reboot follows significant cast departures and unresolved tensions after the 'Scandoval' cheating scandal, with only Lisa Vanderpump returning for the new season and the rest of the cast being replaced. Lisa Vanderpump has acknowledged the change, suggesting the show will have a 'different energy' moving forward. The decision to overhaul the cast came after the original group could not recover from recent controversies.