A James Kennedy Performance, Pumptinis, & More: Go Inside the Wild Vanderpump Rules Reunion Party at SUR
Part 3 of the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion was so eventful, it required an actual event. Get details on Bravo's watch party in West Hollywood.
SUR was the place to be when the third and final part of the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion aired on June 7, as cast members and fans alike flocked to Lisa Vanderpump's iconic West Hollywood locale for an official watch party hosted by Bravo.
Attendees indulged in specialty themed cocktails and some of SUR's finest dishes (ahem, the goat cheese balls) all while getting an early look at the Pumped Up Edition of the reunion episode. Most notable, though, were the appearances from James Kennedy, Ally Lewber, and Katie Maloney, as well as sightings of Peter Madrigal and Guillermo and Nathalie Zapata.
Read on for a complete recap of the bash.
Bravo-Branded Merch, "Team Ariana" Gear, and Something About Her Swag
Everyone at SUR came dressed to impress, whether they were rocking a t-shirt showing their support for Ariana Madix (not to mention, Ariana and Katie's soon-to-be-open sandwich shop, Something About Her) or in a newly-bought top courtesy of Bravo's merch stand. There, attendees could purchase everything from a "Friends Don't Let Friends Vanderpump Alone" shirt to a wine tumblr that read "There's a chance this is a Pumptini."
Speaking of Pumptinis, they turned out to be one of several Vanderpump Rules-themed drinks you could order. Other options included "Crocodile Tears," "Galaxy Lights," and "Lil Mocky Mock." Sound familiar?
An Impromptu Performance by James Kennedy
James wasn't in the DJ booth, but he still managed to put on a show as only he can. Minutes before Part 3 of the reunion kicked off, he got ahold of a microphone in order to hype the crowd up (Peter also joined in!). "Vanderpump heads make some noise!" James said, going on to compare the new episode to the Super Bowl. "Y'all ready? Get ready guys!"
He also managed to squeeze in a reference to his now-famous dig about Tom Sandoval: "I can't believe you guys are about to see a worm with a mustache. Worm with a mustache!"
Later, while standing alongside Katie, James decided to lead her through SUR as they greeted several groups of party guests, all while singing along to Vanderpump Rules' iconic theme song, "Raise Your Glass" by Dena Deadly.
Katie Maloney's Real-Time Reunion Reactions
After hopping around with James and Ally for a bit, Katie took her seat to watch Part 3 of the reunion on one of the many big screens set up just for the party.
And while she was naturally tuned in throughout the entire episode, it's safe to say that there were a few standout moments where she couldn't contain her reaction — namely, the scene in which Tom Schwartz and Raquel Leviss made out. While the clip of the smooch played, Katie jokingly covered her face.
On a more positive note, some of the evening's loudest cheers came at the end of the episode when Katie revealed her plans for the future. "I mean, I'd maybe get married, but I don't think I'll ever have another wedding," Katie said before Andy asked if she wanted to have kids. "Truthfully, I don't have that dying wish to be a mother. It's more about creating a family with somebody. Maybe I'll just be the cool aunt that's just off [in] another country with a hot young guy... A different one every month. That could be a great life. It sounds awesome."
Party Goers' Response to Raquel's Big Reveal
The crowd may have been cheering on Katie's behalf, but the party was punctuated by gasps and gasps alone once Raquel shared the truth about the timeline of her affair with Sandoval. Party guests were particularly shocked to hear that Raquel and Sandoval had hooked up at Scheana Shay and Brock Davies' wedding, as well as Sandoval and Ariana's home when she was out of town for a funeral.
Drinks, Dancing, and Desserts
In spite of the heavy revelations, the party picked back up after the reunion concluded. Scheana's "Good as Gold" immediately had attendees out of their seats, and the rest of the night was filled with laughter, Pumptini toasts, and unforgettable moments — all made even more memorable by the ambiance of Vanderpump Rules' quintessential locale, SUR.
Following the three reunion episodes, Bravo will air a “Secrets Revealed” episode with additional dramatic and scandalous moments behind the affair that jolted the zeitgeist. Tune in on Wednesday, June 14, at 9/8c.
