Even though she’s not part of Vanderpump Rules Season 12, Katie Maloney is stealing the spotlight. The drama began when Bravo announced the show’s reboot with an entirely new cast. Katie had some strong words about the upcoming season, calling it “cheap.”
When new cast members Shayne Davis and Chris Hahn were asked about Katie’s comments, both admitted they had no idea who she was. A clip of their response quickly went viral, catching the attention of Bravolebrities and fans alike.
Katie didn’t let it slide. She took to Instagram to throw shade directly at Chris Hahn, posting: “I said the rebooting felt cheap. Before it came out. But you know what? I was right. Give your cousin a kiss for me.”
For context, Chris and his cousin Jason Cohen are currently under fire in the VPR storyline for creating OnlyFans content together, which many have criticized as “incestuous.” Katie’s jab touched on both the cast’s ignorance and the ongoing drama surrounding the duo.
Support for Katie quickly poured in. Former co-stars Kristen Doute and Jasmine Goode publicly sided with her, and even her longtime frenemy Scheana Shay weighed in, saying, “These BOYS need to show some respect to an OG who paved the way for them!!!”
Chris Hahn later attempted to smooth things over, explaining that he didn’t intend any disrespect toward Katie and that the viral clip had been edited in a misleading way. Shayne Davis, on the other hand, has remained silent, leaving fans wondering if the tension will escalate further.
With all this heat surrounding the newcomers, fans are hoping Katie might make a surprise appearance in the Season 12 reunion to address the drama in person.
Vanderpump Rules airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on Bravo and can be streamed on Peacock the next day.
