Vanderpump Villa Season 2 has been hush-hush about a lot of details.
After the mixed reception of the first season of the Hulu series, Lisa Vanderpump’s unruly crew of reality TV stars is back in action.
We have confirmed that Stassi Schroeder is making a return to the Vanderpump universe in the second season of Vanderpump Villa.
Could she revitalize the struggling series?
Season 2 of ‘Vanderpump Villa’ Revives Stassi Schroeder’s Reality TV Journey
According to a recent report from Variety, Stassi Schroeder is set to join the cast of Vanderpump Villa for its second season.
This news isn’t entirely unexpected, as Lisa Vanderpump has expressed positive sentiments about Stassi. This is quite a feat for Lisa, whose perceived internalized misogyny has been evident in her interactions with cast members from Vanderpump Rules.
Vanderpump Villa is a Hulu endeavor — perhaps an experiment to see if it can fill the gap left by the Bravo series. At the very least, it’s providing fresh opportunities for several current and former Bravolebrities.
To clarify, Stassi Schroeder is not just returning to Vanderpump Villa. She has secured her own contract with Hulu and is working on a comedic half-hour docuseries titled Stassi Says.
In recent years, Stassi has also published multiple books and runs a successful podcast aptly named Stassi.
Despite taking time away from Bravo — and the scandal that ended her journey on Vanderpump Rules — she has remained a relevant figure. Interestingly, she has expressed reservations about joining The Valley. One may wonder what motivated her to choose Vanderpump Villa instead.
Details on ‘Vanderpump Villa’ Season 2: Cast, Premiere Date, & Spoilers Remain Unknown
Regrettably, the complete cast list for Vanderpump Villa Season 2 is not yet available.
We also lack information about the filming location (remember, the villa is rented) or the exact premiere date for Season 2.
Stassi’s news comes on its own. If she hadn’t entered into a broader contract with Hulu, it’s probable we wouldn’t be hearing about her comeback at this time.
Notably, production for Vanderpump Villa Season 2 is reportedly underway. Filming is likely in progress as of mid-August 2024.
Typically, most reality TV series require around 8 months — some take longer, while a few can be shorter — from filming to broadcast.
We could anticipate a premiere around April 2025, or at least a spring 2025 release period. This aligns with the original series premiere, which was on April 1, 2024.
Is the Spinoff Worth Watching?
Season 1 of Vanderpump Villa faced significant criticism. Viewers claimed the show felt overly scripted — more like a staged portrayal of reality compared to the authentic experiences of the cast’s work lives as seen in The Real World.
Conversely, many critics have lauded The Valley, the spinoff from Vanderpump Rules, which has received ratings to back its acclaim.
Hopefully, Season 2 will inject new energy into Vanderpump Villa. Hiring Stassi Schroeder might be a step in that direction. Several viewers believe that parting ways with Eric Funderwhite represents a crucial casting change that could help win over audiences.
