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Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ally Lewber accuses Lisa Vanderpump of 'manipulating' her to stay with James Kennedy after domestic violence arrest
Ally Lewber is calling out Lisa Vanderpump for 'manipulating' her in the wake of her domestic violence incident with ex-boyfriend James Kennedy last year. The confrontation ended with 33-year-old Kennedy being arrested and later released on $20,000 bail. Appearing on Page Six's Virtual Reali-Tea show this week, 29-year-old Lewber said after the ordeal she received a phone call from Vanderpump, 64, during which the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum tried to convince Ally not to break up with James. 'I'm very impressionable. I trust [Lisa]. I'm like, "You're really smart." … I trust her for the most part,' Ally explained of valuing the restaurateur's advice. She continued, 'She is a Virgo. She's very articulate. She's so well-spoken. Like, it's frickin' Lisa Vanderpump. So when she calls you and she's making you laugh but also kind of making sense, I'm like, 'Is she right? Did I make a wrong choice?'' Ally went on to say that after the call with Lisa she sought advice from former Vanderpump Rules co-star Scheana Shay. She shared, 'I called Scheana after, and she was like, "No, you were just manipulated, and also that was really wrong of her to do." And I was like, "OK, yeah, you're right." I had to literally sit back and [ask], "What?"' After recounting the painful experience, the Bravo personality insisted that she wants the best for her ex-boyfriend, and so does Lisa. 'I think she genuinely has so much love for James, and that's why I felt for her — because I get it. I don't want him to suffer either,' she stated. And she clarified: 'I will say with [Vanderpump being a] Virgo and the helping of it all, I really do think Lisa genuinely wants to help as best as she can.' Kennedy's arrest came amid an argument with his then-live-in girlfriend Ally on December 10, 2024. Law enforcement received a call about an argument between a man and a woman, and allegedly a witness saw James grabbing the woman, though no visible injuries were found. While Scheana kept quiet initially, she broke her silence on the matter in late December via her Scheananigans podcast. 'I was respecting Ally's privacy — as she requested,' Scheana explained at the time. 'So I wasn't going to say anything on the podcast, but I now see how that's coming off by staying silent. So I have spoken to Ally. I check in with her often. I always have. But I know it seems like if I stay silent, you all somehow think I support his behavior, which I absolutely do not,' she clarified.' Mentioning Kennedy's ex-girlfriend Raquel Leviss, she noted, 'Obviously, I was very close with Raquel for years. And while she always told me that James was never physically abusive, as we all know, abuse isn't limited to just physical. 'And ultimately it led to her exiting that relationship. I had a lot of empathy for her… I wanted to do anything I could to help and give her a safe space.' She continued, 'I do hope that James views this as a rock bottom moment and is serious about just committing to a healing plan.'
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ally Lewber Calls James Kennedy Relationship 'Toxic' in New Video Series, Says She's 'Grateful' to Be Out of It (Exclusive)
Ally Lewber's next chapter starts now. 'I just want to say first, thank you all so much for all of your support and love that you guys have shown me over the past few months,' Lewber, 29, says in a PEOPLE exclusive teaser for her upcoming video series StarStruck with Ally Lewber. 'I'm sure many of you know, James and I have broken up and it was difficult, very public. I recognize now that that was a toxic relationship and I'm grateful for being on the other side of it.' Related: Vanderpump Rules' Ally Lewber Announces Split from James Kennedy After His Domestic Violence Arrest: 'I Was Not Physically Hurt' The Vanderpump Rules alum began dating James Kennedy in January 2022 and she appeared in seasons 10 and 11 on the Bravo show. In season 11, the pair revealed that they moved in together into a home he purchased in Burbank, Calif. Lewber confirmed earlier this year that she and Kennedy, 33, broke up after the Burbank Police Department arrested him on a charge of misdemeanor domestic violence in December. 'I'm grateful for my friends, for my mom, but yeah, I just want you guys to know that I'm good,' Lewber says in the StarStruck clip. 'I'm great. I have a new place and I've been enjoying decorating it.' Now, Lewber wants to focus on her passion for astrology and her new video series, which will launch Wednesday, April 2. 'We actually filmed our very first episode the night before Kathy Hilton's iconic Christmas party, so I'm so excited to finally be able to share it with you guys and to step into this new era where I can focus on astrology and my passion,' she says. 'And no more DJs in reality TV each week!' Lewber plans to sit down with celebrity guests for 'unfiltered astrology readings,' where she'll break down their birth charts. She promises 'real conversations, cosmic insights and the kind of astrological tea you won't find anywhere else.' 'Nothing is off limits,' the Bravolebrity continues. 'And some of these insights will apply to you at home as well, so whether you're an astrology newbie or a seasoned pro, a Vanderpump Rules fan, a skeptic. Whatever, this is the show for you.' Related: Tom Sandoval Shares His Biggest Piece of Advice for Bravo's Rebooted Vanderpump Rules Cast (Exclusive) In January, Kennedy's lawyer Scott Leemon confirmed that the Burbank City Attorney's Office would not be filing charges against the disc jockey concerning his Dec. 2024 arrest. Leemon thanked the attorney's office for "conducting a thorough and professional review of the matter involving my client, James Kennedy,' in a press release shared with PEOPLE. Leemon said that Kennedy plans to focus on his sobriety and his DJ career going forward. Kennedy has since played DJ gigs in Florida and Las Vegas, and he will perform at a club in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 29. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. StarStruck with Ally Lewber debuts Wednesday, April 2, on YouTube and audio episodes will be available across all major podcast platforms. Read the original article on People
