Not over yet? After footage wrapped in season 9 of Water pump rulesmany of the cast underwent major changes that made viewers curious about the future of the show.
When episodes of the Bravo series aired in October 2021, Lala Kent triggered rumors of breakup as she deleted all photos of her then fiancé, Randall Emmett, from her social media. The following month, Us Weekly confirmed that Lala and Randall ended their engagement.
At the end of the year costs cost James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss also announced their decision to divorce while filming Water pump rules reunion.
“After these 5 wonderful years we had together, we decided we have two different goals and made the decision to cancel the engagement,” they wrote in a joint statement via Instagram in December 2021. “We love each other very much, but we are not in love anymore. We want nothing but the best for each other, so keep all thoughts positive. Sends love. “
During the reunion special sent in January 2022, the former couple opened up about what caused their split.
“We had a conversation a few months ago. I asked her if I was your soulmate and she said, ‘Do you think I’m your soulmate?’ It was almost like the first time I felt like we were not determined in the galaxy, “recalled James, whose proposal unfolded in season 9 at the time.” It was not a clear answer. It was not like, ‘Absolutely you are my soulmate’. That’s how it should be, I want. At least that’s what I want. And we better just finish it and pull the patch off before we get married, have a baby and the f-king gets divorced. That’s literally the last thing I want. “
The series of public breaches continued as longtime cast members Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz revealed in March 2022 that they resigned after 12 years together.
“I never thought I would come up with a message like this. But I feel it’s important that I’m open about my life with you,” Katie wrote via Instagram. “After 12 years on an adventure through our lives together , Tom and I end our marriage. This ending is not met with anger or enmity, no sides to choose. We have deep admiration for each other, who will always remain and cherish our friendship. “
The TomTom co-owner shared his own statement, telling fans his “heart hurts” to share the news of the end of his marriage. “I’m not the victim. I do not want to write too sad a song. Fully respect Katie’s decision and we have had healthy, productive conversations about it,” he wrote via Instagram. “It would be far more sad if she decided to stay with me while she was not happy. “
What do the breaks and shakeups mean for the future Water pump rules? Scroll down for everything we know so far: