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James Kennedy does not plan to change his schedule after his domestic violence arrest.
The Vanderpump Rules personality, 32, plans to move forward with his upcoming slate of shows alongside Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio beginning in February, a source tells Us Weekly.
“He won’t be canceling any of his gigs,” the source said. “He’s proceeding with life as normal.”
Kennedy’s next performance is slated for February 15 in Ontario, according to the tour dates listed on his Linktree account.
Meanwhile, Kennedy’s lawyers expressed hope on Friday, December 13, that no formal charges would be filed.
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“We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations levied by the Burbank Police Department against James,” attorneys for Kennedy said in a statement. “We understand that there were no injuries and we are hoping that, after careful review, the city’s attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.”
Kennedy’s arrest came on Tuesday, December 10, when a neighbor called police about a couple arguing at Kennedy’s California home. A witness said he was arguing with a woman and allegedly grabbed her.
TMZ first reported the news on Thursday, December 12, adding that police did not see any visible injuries on the alleged victim. Kennedy was released hours later on $20,000 bail.
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Earlier on Tuesday, Kennedy and girlfriend Ally Lewber attended Kathy Hilton’s Christmas Party, where Kennedy “caused a scene,” another source told Us, adding that his behavior was “erratic” and that he was “in a mood” on the red carpet beforehand.
“His guy friend was chasing him from Kathy’s basement all the way throughout Kathy’s backyard, and James looked mad while running away,” the insider claimed. “The guy who was chasing him almost fell into the pool and dropped a lantern in the pool causing a huge scene. Everyone was wondering what was going on.”
A third insider told Us that the arrest was “a complete misunderstanding.”
“They were arguing and a neighbor was outside and heard them fighting and called the police and the police officers came,” the source explained, referring to Kennedy and Lewber.
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The third insider added that Lewber does not plan to press charges.
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Lewber has refuted rumors in the past of Kennedy being abusive toward her. She spoke specifically about an incident at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards on a February episode of Scheana Shay’s “Scheananigans” podcast.
“There was no physical altercation,” she recalled. “I thought we were having fun. We were having fun. But then James and I did get into an argument, but there was no physical ᴀssault. I was not bleeding, and they didn’t have to get out of the car and separate us. So that didn’t happen. That’s all I’ll say on that.”
If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence H๏τline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
