Vanderpump Rules'James Kennedy Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Violence

Mar. 15, 2025

James Kennedy.Photo:Todd Williamson/Bravo via Getty Images

Todd Williamson/Bravo via Getty Images

Vanderpump RulesstarJames Kennedyhas been arrested on a charge of misdemeanor domestic violence.

The Burbank Police Department was called to Kennedy’s Los Angeles home on Tuesday, Dec. 10, around 11:30 p.m. “regarding an argument between a man and a woman,” a police spokesperson confirms to PEOPLE.

According toTMZ, who was first to break the news, citing a law enforcement source, a witness reportedly saw Kennedy, 32, get physical with the unnamed woman, although authorities did not see any injuries when they arrived on the scene. He was released on $20,000 bail, per the outlet.

It is unclear if the woman in question was the DJ’s girlfriendAlly Lewber, but the pair had been together earlier that night atKathy Hilton’s annual holiday party. A source tells PEOPLE the pair spent much of the night apart and didn’t show much affection toward each other.

James Kennedy and girlfriend Ally Lewber.Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images

Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images

Another insider told PEOPLE: “James was acting super aggressive all night long.”

“He was acting so erratic, running back and forth to the bar and body-checking people along the way,” the insider claimed. “He appeared inebriated. Spent the evening mostly alone but when he did speak to people, he appeared irritated and rude.”

PEOPLE has reached out to Kennedy and Lewber for comment.

When the news broke, Kennedy’s ex-girlfriend and formerVPRcostarKristen Doutetook to Instagram to react, posting a screenshot of the TMZ article and writing, “Finally.”

Kennedy and Lewber, 28, began dating in January 2022, just over a month after Kennedy broke off his engagement toVPRcostarRachel (formerly Raquel) Leviss. They met at a concert for Tom Sandoval’s band, The Most Extras, and Lewber later admitted she had been a fan of the Bravo show.

Despite Kennedy’s controversial behavior in the past, which was documented onVPR, Lewber said “meeting him [was] different.”

“I gave him a chance to really show me who he is,” Lewber noted, adding that “he’s lovely."

Kennedy was also active on social media after the alleged incident,posting an announcementabout an upcoming DJ gig on Instagram. “I can’t wait to be back at my favorite spot in DALLAS!!🔥🤠 @komododallas” he captioned the shot.

James Kennedy and girlfriend Ally Lewber.Todd Williamson/Bravo via Getty Images

Kennedy has had a long struggle with alcohol, documenting his journey onVPR. In 2021, hecelebrated two years of sobriety, announcing the accomplishment on Instagram.

“IM 2 YEARS SOBER TODAY💜,” he captioned the post. “Thank you everyone that has supported me and my journey so far. Here’s to many more years alcohol free #forlife (to anyone struggling trust me the light at the end is brighter then anything I could of imagined. and if I can do it you can too).”

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That same year, he revealed he was “California sober,” meaning he still used certain substances like marijuana in moderation but did not drink alcohol. This garnered pushback from his then-costarLala Kent(who is completely sober), but Kennedydefended his stance.

“It helped me quit the alcohol for good, you know what I mean?” he said. “I will quit weed also when the time comes. … I don’t feel like I should quit right now, you know? There’s no point.”

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go tothehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.

source: people.com