‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star James Kennedy Arrested for Misdemeanor Domestic Violence

Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy has been arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence, the Burbank Police Department confirms to Billboard. TMZ was first to report the news.

According to law enforcement, police were called to a home around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Dec. 10) in response to an argument between a man and a woman. “The investigation determined it was a domestic incident,” which led to the arrest of the Bravo star (whose full legal name is James Kennedy Georgiou), the Burbank PD told Billboard.

Burbank police added that Kennedy, who has also parlayed his TV fame into a career as a successful DJ, was booked for misdemeanor domestic violence. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the reality star has posted $20,000 bail. “Formal charges are pending review by the Burbank City Attorney’s office,” Burbank’s law enforcement told Billboard.

Billboard has reached out to Kennedy’s rep for comment.

The Bravolebity, who is known for his big personality and viral quips on the Emmy-winning Vanderpump Rules, is the son of model and actress Jacqueline Georgiou and music producer Andros Georgiou. The elder Georgiou previously worked with late Wham! singer George Michael, who was also Kennedy’s godfather, as discussed on the popular Bravo show. The reality program also followed the DJ’s struggle with alcohol and his sobriety journey, as well as his relationship with his girlfriend Ally Lewber. (Burbank PD did not identify the woman in its statement; Billboard has reached out to Lewber for comment.)

Bravo announced in late November that Vanderpump Rules — which Kennedy joined in season two — would be returning in 2025 for its 12th season with a whole new cast.