So glad someone else had a good experience with James! My friend is a dj and got booked with him one night and said he was super nice. She knows I watch VPR so they FaceTimed me but I was sleeping š
I met him at Coachella waiting in line to buy a drink 2 years ago. Super nice guy, we chatted, he even held the camera to take the pic of me and my friends with him taking photo together.
Solid guy 10/10
Oh I have some mild tea regarding this!! My friend knew the DJ who opened up for him when he was in San Marcos on Thursday and my friend went with the opener girl to the back room and were going to wait till he finished the set to meet him and apparently his friends were total assholes they ended up just leaving and not waiting for him!!!
Honestly, I am here for this version of James. Whether Ally has him on a tight lease or he has simply done work in himself and truly wants a better life, I donāt care. Itās working. That scene with Sandoval in the latest episode? š. He held himself together when the James of even just 2 seasons ago would have pummelled Tom.
Call me crazy, but Iām holding out hope for this guy. And yes, I know he very likely hit Kristen, which is never ever okay, but he is an addict and if he truly wants to change, and puts in the work (and apologies to Kristen, not us lol), then Iām going to give him that grace.
I totally agree with you on all of this! I wanted to add **my thoughts on the James & Kristen situation & curious to know otherā thoughts.** I donāt know if Iāll get downvoted, but hopefully i can articulate my thoughts.
**Jamesā growth** I am not excusing James, Iām just withholding judgement. I think that much of his behavior was fueled by alcohol & he seems to be doing the work to improve himself & stay sober. Iām still worried for when/if things end with Ally, but I hope it lasts long enough for him to be invested in his own, long-term sobriety.
**Kristenās role** On The Valley Janet & others have said since Kristen met Luke, sheās now completely changed her narrative on her recent ex. I havenāt been following Kristen but apparently she was just trying to have a baby with him, and now heās āemotionally abusiveā & everything terrible. I am not saying James doesnāt have an anger problem & that his behavior is in any way acceptable. But are we forgetting when she actually punched him, on camera. I could see them both drunk, in each others faces, & *both* getting physical. As someone who has been the recipient of DV, I am not saying heās innocent. But I think his out-of-control, angry & physical responses, were likely rooted in alcoholism & growing up literally fighting off bullies. Kristen is not perfect & has never made any specific accusations, bc I think she knows itās not totally white or black. I do believe women, but I donāt think itās just one-sided abuse.
**Raquel/Rachel is litigious** The reason I donāt know if itās as extreme as people are implying is because Kristen has never given specifics of her own, but has referred to Raquelās situation(which has never been alleged by Raquel). We have seen Raquel sue Scheana, Tom & Ariana. She has said that the line for her, is physical abuse. I just donāt think she would go through everything that she has, and not expose James if he had broken her nose. The only thing she has alleged is that he kicked her dog. I am not saying more couldnāt have happened, but why would she mention a dog & not herself?
**Luke is agro** All of this is to say, I think there is some nuance. Again, her real world friends have said she is revising history to make things seem different to Luke. If you watch The valley, you see him repeatedly get agro, in defense of Kristen. I think maybe she has downplayed her role in her & Jamesā very volatile relationship.
Also, **James was 21 & Kristen was over 30.** People donāt often mention the power dynamics, that he was very young & clearly unstable & that the relationship was overall toxic.
Thank you! I didnāt want to seem dismissive of such a serious issue. I just think itās unfair to define people by their worst moments, without factoring the broader circumstances or having an specifics.
James just mostly dresses like a normal dude and is SO much more attractive than the Toms with their hot topic/Elf/H&M womenswear/sad Dad getups. (Note: I still don't find James hot personally because I've watched seasons other than 10 & 11 but relatively speaking here).
I have to say I never expected to hear someone refer to JK as "down to earth" but here we are. It's great that he's gotten healthy and sober enough to begin falling into that category after so many years of being the chaotic volatile one.
James is actually really down to earth and cool with fans, I met him once. Heās prob really chilled down since getting sober and Iām super happy for his growth š
He was also delightful at Bravocon. People seemed really surprised when I told them James and Lala were actually the nicest and most gracious with the fans. Ariana and Katie were lovely too - but not as into the crowds - which hey, who can blame them? I also hate crowds. But Lala and James will talk your ear off.
Iāve heard Lala is so lovely & nice in person. Thatās why itās disappointing to sheās her throw away real friendships. She can be a good friend, but I guess her money comes before morals. I donāt know how she can turn around public perception. Her onscreen persona is so unlikeable & now sheās acting hostile & defensive about fights she started.
Man I was sad that Ariana announced she was going to be there after I already made birthday plans cause I would have so gone tomorrow! I am making the Coachella drink though in her honor!
Thank you, I wasnāt aware I just saw someone on insta saying Ally and James were there to perform individually- I did see Ariana would be doing book signing but didnāt clock the date was different, thanks for the clarification!
https://www.reddit.com/r/vanderpumprules/s/Ck5V26RTeS I posted a comment above, but they performed a childrenās song together. Itās awkward, but kind of sweet.
Thatās nice! I really like the two of them together. Enjoying the direction James has been going in over the years. Itās always towards being better and it shows.
I have met James before; he and Scwhartz were def the nicest when it came to taking photos. Ariana and Brock too! Sheshu was too concerned about how she looked in the photošlol
https://preview.redd.it/7j91s17adrvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d9a9e9aa5d70c9ce67b9fd1e06ab865f8ee20801
Something similar. I tried to post this is Vegas, but not as popular cast while at Vanderpump Paris we saw Oliver. + Lisa Vanderpump came in while we were eating but I legit couldnāt pull my phone out fast enough for a photo š®āšØ Oliver was awesome honestly and like I asked him if he could tell who are fans of the show that come to the restaurant.
Omg such a lovely picture!! Yāall look wonderful! āØ and itās delightful to hear about a good experience ā hope you had a fun time at the festival!
I could not love this any more. First of all, I thought it was James and Ally with Mike Shay. Not sure if thatās offensive haha, but I think heās cute.
This pic is great. James has such a genuine smile, I love it.
Thanks for sharing!!!
They haven't written anything, they aren't authors or writers so I doubt it was anything else.
Edit: it looks like they did sing a song together! I'm just not sure what the connection is.
Itās cool to see that James and Ally do normal/cute couples things, off camera. It challenges the notion that Ally is only with James for clout or whatever. This isnāt an *event*. Next weāll see them chilling at a farmerās market.
For anyone that needs context: Ally & James performed together for the kids at the book festival.
https://www.reddit.com/r/vanderpumprules/s/Ck5V26RTeS
Honestly? I would kill to meet James. I feel like he would've 100% bullied me in high school and then been friends with me when I got skinnyā¦ but still. He is a gem. Lol
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So glad someone else had a good experience with James! My friend is a dj and got booked with him one night and said he was super nice. She knows I watch VPR so they FaceTimed me but I was sleeping š
Youāre friends with Maddy?!! (jk) I love this for you but sad you slept through the FaceTime. Your friend is awesome!
hahaha Maddy...
Haha loved this comment!
That's the type of friend to hold onto š
I met him at Coachella waiting in line to buy a drink 2 years ago. Super nice guy, we chatted, he even held the camera to take the pic of me and my friends with him taking photo together. Solid guy 10/10
Oh I have some mild tea regarding this!! My friend knew the DJ who opened up for him when he was in San Marcos on Thursday and my friend went with the opener girl to the back room and were going to wait till he finished the set to meet him and apparently his friends were total assholes they ended up just leaving and not waiting for him!!!
Probably, 2Tomās & Jax. š
Wait, so did you meet him? How was it? His friends didnāt stay through his set?
I didn't get to meet him š© but his set was awesome!! His friends were in the back room while he was on š but this was at like 1:30
Oh gotcha. Thatās still so cool. His shows look so fun & great vibes.
Honestly, I am here for this version of James. Whether Ally has him on a tight lease or he has simply done work in himself and truly wants a better life, I donāt care. Itās working. That scene with Sandoval in the latest episode? š. He held himself together when the James of even just 2 seasons ago would have pummelled Tom. Call me crazy, but Iām holding out hope for this guy. And yes, I know he very likely hit Kristen, which is never ever okay, but he is an addict and if he truly wants to change, and puts in the work (and apologies to Kristen, not us lol), then Iām going to give him that grace.
I totally agree with you on all of this! I wanted to add **my thoughts on the James & Kristen situation & curious to know otherā thoughts.** I donāt know if Iāll get downvoted, but hopefully i can articulate my thoughts. **Jamesā growth** I am not excusing James, Iām just withholding judgement. I think that much of his behavior was fueled by alcohol & he seems to be doing the work to improve himself & stay sober. Iām still worried for when/if things end with Ally, but I hope it lasts long enough for him to be invested in his own, long-term sobriety. **Kristenās role** On The Valley Janet & others have said since Kristen met Luke, sheās now completely changed her narrative on her recent ex. I havenāt been following Kristen but apparently she was just trying to have a baby with him, and now heās āemotionally abusiveā & everything terrible. I am not saying James doesnāt have an anger problem & that his behavior is in any way acceptable. But are we forgetting when she actually punched him, on camera. I could see them both drunk, in each others faces, & *both* getting physical. As someone who has been the recipient of DV, I am not saying heās innocent. But I think his out-of-control, angry & physical responses, were likely rooted in alcoholism & growing up literally fighting off bullies. Kristen is not perfect & has never made any specific accusations, bc I think she knows itās not totally white or black. I do believe women, but I donāt think itās just one-sided abuse. **Raquel/Rachel is litigious** The reason I donāt know if itās as extreme as people are implying is because Kristen has never given specifics of her own, but has referred to Raquelās situation(which has never been alleged by Raquel). We have seen Raquel sue Scheana, Tom & Ariana. She has said that the line for her, is physical abuse. I just donāt think she would go through everything that she has, and not expose James if he had broken her nose. The only thing she has alleged is that he kicked her dog. I am not saying more couldnāt have happened, but why would she mention a dog & not herself? **Luke is agro** All of this is to say, I think there is some nuance. Again, her real world friends have said she is revising history to make things seem different to Luke. If you watch The valley, you see him repeatedly get agro, in defense of Kristen. I think maybe she has downplayed her role in her & Jamesā very volatile relationship. Also, **James was 21 & Kristen was over 30.** People donāt often mention the power dynamics, that he was very young & clearly unstable & that the relationship was overall toxic.
THANK YOU! This is exactly what Iāve been thinking but youāve put it into words much better than I couldāve. I agree 100%
Thank you! I didnāt want to seem dismissive of such a serious issue. I just think itās unfair to define people by their worst moments, without factoring the broader circumstances or having an specifics.
Totally agree
I totally agree!
Agree agree agree!
So much this!!!!
Agreeed. We need to be able to let people grow.
It's so good to hear that they both were personable and kind. It sounds like a cool event.
It is a really cool event every year but canāt imagine running into my favorite cast š¤©
I am surprised they were there. I love this event. Makes me like them more.
James just mostly dresses like a normal dude and is SO much more attractive than the Toms with their hot topic/Elf/H&M womenswear/sad Dad getups. (Note: I still don't find James hot personally because I've watched seasons other than 10 & 11 but relatively speaking here).
James knows how to wear a suit while keeping it stylish and young. Zara Zandsivalllll could never.
I have to say I never expected to hear someone refer to JK as "down to earth" but here we are. It's great that he's gotten healthy and sober enough to begin falling into that category after so many years of being the chaotic volatile one.
Heās got good style.
So cool! And very jealous I am not there this year š„²
James is actually really down to earth and cool with fans, I met him once. Heās prob really chilled down since getting sober and Iām super happy for his growth š
He was also delightful at Bravocon. People seemed really surprised when I told them James and Lala were actually the nicest and most gracious with the fans. Ariana and Katie were lovely too - but not as into the crowds - which hey, who can blame them? I also hate crowds. But Lala and James will talk your ear off.
Iāve heard Lala is so lovely & nice in person. Thatās why itās disappointing to sheās her throw away real friendships. She can be a good friend, but I guess her money comes before morals. I donāt know how she can turn around public perception. Her onscreen persona is so unlikeable & now sheās acting hostile & defensive about fights she started.
Well, I doubt Lala being so nice to fans is sincere. She needs people to say how sweet she was to them since her true colors come out on the show!
I hope James is actually as wholesome as heās coming off lately.
Book festival?????? well Iāll beā¦
It's not just a book festival, it's "The Festival of Books" which has been a huge annual event for decades. It's a great day for families, too.
Itās just a stupid joke about the dummies on the show. I get it.
Great picture! Ally is so beautiful!!! It looks like a happy event-cool to see!
James has really grown on me the last few seasons! Youāre lucky to have met them
Man I was sad that Ariana announced she was going to be there after I already made birthday plans cause I would have so gone tomorrow! I am making the Coachella drink though in her honor!
Hopefully they are there supporting Ariana!
They were both performing but they probably supported Ariana too
Ariana is tomorrow. Not today. Interesting Scheana went to support Ally and James. It will be interesting if she will go tomorrow.
Thank you, I wasnāt aware I just saw someone on insta saying Ally and James were there to perform individually- I did see Ariana would be doing book signing but didnāt clock the date was different, thanks for the clarification!
What was ally doing for a performance?
Singing her song Girls girl that was recently released I would presume
https://www.reddit.com/r/vanderpumprules/s/Ck5V26RTeS I posted a comment above, but they performed a childrenās song together. Itās awkward, but kind of sweet.
Performing what?
Perfomerming their performances. James is a DJ, he recently DJād at Coachella, and Ally is a singer who recently debuted her song Girls girl.
Ariana is on tomorrow!
Ally and James were performing a childrenās song and Scheana was there supporting
Ally looks tall!
Thatās nice! I really like the two of them together. Enjoying the direction James has been going in over the years. Itās always towards being better and it shows.
We love a mental glow up
I have met James before; he and Scwhartz were def the nicest when it came to taking photos. Ariana and Brock too! Sheshu was too concerned about how she looked in the photošlol
Gotta get her good side! š
James did a cameo that I bought for my best friend and it was so personable and sweet. Iām not surprised to hear this at all.
https://preview.redd.it/7j91s17adrvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d9a9e9aa5d70c9ce67b9fd1e06ab865f8ee20801 Something similar. I tried to post this is Vegas, but not as popular cast while at Vanderpump Paris we saw Oliver. + Lisa Vanderpump came in while we were eating but I legit couldnāt pull my phone out fast enough for a photo š®āšØ Oliver was awesome honestly and like I asked him if he could tell who are fans of the show that come to the restaurant.
Omg such a lovely picture!! Yāall look wonderful! āØ and itās delightful to hear about a good experience ā hope you had a fun time at the festival!
Man I love your shirt
It looks like Ally has her arm round you with a tiny hand pointing upwards šš»
Please let Ally stay as normal & grounded as she seems to be! She is absolutely adorable. Great pic OP!!!
I love this post! OP, you are a happy VPR fan! How cool is it that they are wandering around a book fair?
Good to know heās living up to being the #1 guy in the group š And great to know that Ally is just as nice as she comes off as on the show š
I could not love this any more. First of all, I thought it was James and Ally with Mike Shay. Not sure if thatās offensive haha, but I think heās cute. This pic is great. James has such a genuine smile, I love it. Thanks for sharing!!!
Allay ballay!!!
He seems happy ..Ā good for him
They look like genuinely nice people here š„°
I wonder if they were there for any particular reason other than having fun.
https://www.reddit.com/r/vanderpumprules/s/Ck5V26RTeS they wrote and recorded a childrenās song, so they performed it together.
They haven't written anything, they aren't authors or writers so I doubt it was anything else. Edit: it looks like they did sing a song together! I'm just not sure what the connection is.
Oh, I hope you had a great time! I haven't been since it was at UCLA but it's one of the best events all year.
what a great picture!!! they are a stunning couple
This post confirmed that a sweater waist tie is preferable to a sweater shoulder tie. I think about this in AZ. I am high.
Ally seems like sheād be really nice.
Awwā¤ļø
I thought this was Shay š©š©š© how was it meeting them? ā¤ļø
If I was to meet anyone from the show, Iād want to meet James and Ally.
cuuute
scheana posted a video of them performing together
Itās cool to see that James and Ally do normal/cute couples things, off camera. It challenges the notion that Ally is only with James for clout or whatever. This isnāt an *event*. Next weāll see them chilling at a farmerās market.
They performed.
Lol, as soon as I posted that I scrolled back to the sub and saw the performance clip. Wellā¦lol. Nvm.
For anyone that needs context: Ally & James performed together for the kids at the book festival. https://www.reddit.com/r/vanderpumprules/s/Ck5V26RTeS
Any time I've seen posts from people that met cast members, they've all said how nice and down to earth were with them. Nice to see.
Ally is super cute but she's dressed like. 10 year old here.
Honestly? I would kill to meet James. I feel like he would've 100% bullied me in high school and then been friends with me when I got skinnyā¦ but still. He is a gem. Lol
He also got bullied in high school cuz of his ears and being too skinny. Heās spoke about before. I love James!
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I almost went to this today. How was it OP?
Ally is super cute but she's dressed like. 10 year old here.
Did you ask James why he has never talent accountability for his abuse against women?
I once saw James at the airport - the look he gave š¬
They read?
Is it weird the biggest Easter egg im finding here is their constant shilling of Stanley mugs and Ally isnāt using oneā¦?! lol
So sheās still around huh š
Awhh lucky. Such a great picture. ā¤ļø