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Vanderpump Ruleshas lost another castmate.
Dayna Kathanannounced over the weekend that she will not return to the Bravo show for the upcoming season 9.
When a fan asked if Kathan, 30, would return to her podcast andVanderpump Rulesanytime soon in a comment on Instagram, the SUR waitress responded, “I’m not returning but excited to see next szn! The pod will be back soon, you’re amazing, thank you!!”
She continued, “and thank you to everyone else who supported me!!!! you guys rock and i love you. if you didn’t support me, suck an egg lol love and light to all. Xo.”
In a statement to E! Online, Kathansaid"it was a tough decision for me but ultimately the right one. I’m grateful for the experience and wish everyone on the show all the best!"
A rep to Kathan and Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request to comment.
TheVanderpump Rulesnewbie appeared as a full-time cast member on the show for season 8 after making brief appearances on season 7.
Kathan’s departure from the reality series comes amid several recent shakeups to the cast.
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Max Boyens,Brett Caprioni,Stassi SchroederandKristen Doutewerefired last yearover past racially insensitive behavior, andJax TaylorandBrittany Cartwrightannouncedthey were quittingin December. The duowelcomed their first child togetherlast week.
Vanderpump Ruleshas halted production of the show amid the ongoingCOVID-19 pandemic, but restaurateurLisa Vanderpumpis staying optimistic.
Whileappearing virtuallyonWatch What Happens Livelast month, the 60-year-old reality star spoke to hostAndy Cohenabout resuming production on the Bravo series.
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After Vanderpump and Cohen, 52, went back and forth with each other about who knew more about the status of the show, Vanderpump said, “Everyone asks me … Listen, we’re heading towards the right direction.”
“But I think Bravo’s got to announce when they’re ready to do that again,” the formerReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar added. “It’s a story that keeps playing out. But yeah, we’re getting there.”
source: people.com
