Vanderpump Rules alum James Kennedy is reportedly expecting a baby with a mystery girlfriend after seven months of dating, according to sources who spoke with TMZ.
The 34-year-old former reality star and his new significant other, who prefers to remain out of the spotlight, recently hosted a party to celebrate how quickly their relationship had progressed. The event was exclusive to their close circle of friends and family.
The news comes less than two years after Kennedy was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in December 2024 following an argument with his then-girlfriend and co-star Ally Lewber over his drinking. The couple split shortly after the arrest, and Lewber declined to press charges.
Although Kennedy had not been a regular fixture on the Bravo show since 2016, the incident prompted his final departure after season 11. The new season has seen a dramatic cast overhaul.
Since the arrest, Kennedy has focused on his sobriety journey. In a statement made a year ago, he said: "I am committed to making meaningful changes in my life. I am taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth, and being present for my loved ones. Navigating challenging moments is not easy, but I am determined to learn, grow, and move forward with the incredible support system around me."
Lewber, 30, later described Kennedy's arrest as a wake-up call. According to the astrologer, they had been arguing that evening about Kennedy's drinking, which had been an ongoing issue in their relationship.
"I don't know who called the cops, but the cops showed up. They assessed the situation, and I was not hurt physically. Emotionally, yes. But yeah, that's kind of how that night played out, unfortunately," she said.
"I never was physically hurt and I never felt unsafe," she explained about their relationship dynamics. "I think it was more just walking on eggshells and feeling anxious about, when is his next blow-up going to be? And I didn't even realize this really until I was out of the house for a while, but just how my nervous system just feels normal again. It was always kind of anxious of making sure that he doesn't get upset. Monitoring someone's behavior is not healthy."
She admitted that breaking up was difficult: "It was just a lot of wake-up calls that needed to happen, but it wasn't easy in the moment."
Lewber said she immediately felt bad for Kennedy after the incident. "I know that he wishes he didn't do that. I know that he wishes that he was more powerful than the drink. So it just makes me feel sad, because it is too bad. It's sad for everyone involved. But I'm proud of him now, and I believe he's still going to AA and working the program, and so I'm excited for him to just heal for himself," she added.
Kennedy had previously been engaged to Vanderpump Rules star Raquel Leviss, whom he started dating in 2016. They decided to end their engagement in December 2021.
