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It’s been years since Lisa Vanderpump exited The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but the drama surrounding her departure and fractured friendships still lingers—especially when it comes to Dorit and PK Kemsley.
In a candid April 2025 appearance on Bravo’s Hot Mic podcast, Lisa Vanderpump addressed where she stands with Dorit’s now-estranged husband, Paul “PK” Kemsley. Surprisingly, she revealed she hasn’t spoken to PK since leaving the show in 2019. Yet, she made it clear that there’s no lingering bitterness on her end.
“There will always be room in my heart for PK; he was my friend,” Vanderpump said. “Not a great friend, not a very close friend, but we were in the same circle in Europe. So, yeah. I would definitely like to have a conversation with him … I think he’s a great guy. So, yeah, I would enjoy reconnecting with him at some point.”
The Kemsleys announced their separation in May 2024 after nine years of marriage. Since then, Vanderpump’s relationship with Dorit remains virtually nonexistent. “I knew her more because of PK,” she said, hinting that her bond with Dorit was always more circumstantial than genuine friendship.
Lisa Vanderpump also didn’t hold back when reflecting on the couple’s breakup. On Watch What Happens Live, she admitted that the split didn’t surprise her. “They weren’t being honest on the show, and PK was living in a hotel,” she claimed, citing information she received through mutual friends.
However, things seem more personal when it comes to Dorit. Vanderpump pushed back on Dorit’s alleged claims about PK’s parenting, saying, “It is not okay with me that Dorit Kemsley said PK was a bad father.”
The animosity between Vanderpump and Dorit stretches back to the infamous “Puppygate” scandal, a drama that rocked RHOBH five years ago. The incident led to the end of their friendship after Vanderpump was accused of leaking stories to the tabloids about the Kemsleys’ adopted dog being returned to a shelter.
With PK and Dorit’s marriage officially over and Vanderpump hinting at a willingness to reconnect with PK, only time will tell if a reconciliation is in the cards—or if the wounds from RHOBH are just too deep.
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Of course Lisa , of course . You always love be spiteful . You had years girl . Unreal
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There goes my girl. Truth & to the point always straight up, I Love that about her.
I actually Love Everything about her. Have said it before, will say it again, She is My Hero.
Old lady needs attention again…very presumptuous (unsurprisingly arrogant) of her to assume he wants to connect with her. He would probably do it to suit his own profile.
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LVP's opinion on current housewife issues… Ho hummm!
Just thinking out loud here, LVP doesn't strike me as the type who maintains many personal friendships. For eight seasons we never met a single girlfriend or other couples whom the Todds hung with, although I would think their social calendar must be quite full. Now that I think about it, other than (promoting) their businesses or causes, we never really got to know the real Lisa Vanderpump at all.
I have an entirely different impression of LVP. Although she is an alpha female and all that comes with it, I saw her as being a genuine friend to Kyle and being extremely hurt when Kyle didn't feel the same way. LVP was even good to Brandi. And she was hurt when Teddi turned on her. I didn't like how LVP treated Kim just to make Kyle happy. That pissed me off. Funny how people see things differently.
I actually feel them both. LVP’s love for animals speaks volumes, so at the end of the day, she’s a good egg in my book. However, I do feel the same way about Kyle. Are they flawed? Sure, who isn’t?
My friend I agree with you but never about Kyle who is a true blue back stabbing, manipulative, lying hypocrite, add user to that list.
Again I agree with you totally, Zap. She was a sincere friend to back stabbers. Unfortunately she is not a good judge of character.
Her closest friends were always other men . Yolanda’s first ex hubby , Cedric etc
Don't forget Kevin "Chi chi chi chi!" Lee!
PK should tell the kids their pretentious, entitled, F'ng C u next…, Mother is the reason he left.
I think LVP should reconnect with PK or vice versa. I remember that scene with Lisa, PK and Dorit at lunch and Dorit was going in for the kill. PK said that he was willing to move on and that everything was good with Lisa but Dorit gave him a death glare and shook her head. I felt really bad for Lisa because she had just lost her brother to suicide and those vicious hags saw a weakness and went for her. Just like the pack of hyenas they are. Dorit and Teddi had already received their orders from their leader Kyle to attack Lisa when she was at her most vulnerable. B*tches, all of them. So all the best to LVP and PK reconnecting. It's about time.
A husband should choose his wife’s side when it comes to another woman . Period
Oh for sure…otherwise his life will be hell! ?
Oh, Lisa…I say this with all sincerity…
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That made my morning. Perfect
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Exactly … if she really wants to "reconnect" (insert eye roll), there is probably some kind of ulterior motive attached to it.
Life is too precious and short to hold grudges.
LVP should make the call and meet up and bury the bs. Then, hopefully, she’ll meet up with Kyle and bury their drama.
I agree except for Kyle. Having a genuine friendship with someone like her can be dangerous.?
I agree Zap, never again with that witch, Kyle. LVP dosent need such a B in her life.
I would agree, but I never subscribed to this great "Lucy and Ethyl" friendship in the first place.
I think that friendship was one sided.
Yes, scripted by Evolution.