James Kennedy and Ally Lewber may still be in communication, but friends think the Vanderpump Rules couple are done for good following his domestic violence arrest.
A source exclusively tells Us Weekly that Kennedy, 32, “has been telling friends that they are just taking a break,” noting that “they are still talking.” But the insider adds that “everyone around them thinks they are done and can’t come back from this.”
Us reached out to reps for comment.
News broke in December 2024 that Kennedy was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence. Us confirmed at the time that police were dispatched to Kennedy’s home after receiving a call about an argument between a man and a woman. A witness allegedly saw Kennedy grabbing the woman. Officers who responded to the scene did not see any visible injuries, and Kennedy was later released on $20,000 bail.
Per police records, the woman reportedly told the Burbank Police Department that “her boyfriend lifted her up and threw her to the ground.” In response, Kennedy’s legal team released a statement on his behalf.
“We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations levied by the Burbank Police Department against James,” his attorneys said in a statement to Us. “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.”
Days later, Lewber, 29, addressed the incident. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support and for checking in on me,” she wrote via her Instagram Story in December 2024. “I’m OK and taking the time I need right now. I deeply appreciate all the kindness and respect for my privacy during this time.”
Following the arrest, a separate source exclusively told Us that Kennedy and Lewber are “having some distance” from each other. Us reached out to their reps at the time.
Lewber, who has been dating Kennedy since 2022, previously hinted at “new beginnings” this year while reflecting on astrology for 2025.
“This year is a transition. We are moving into new territory that we haven’t experienced ever, or in a really long time,” Lewber said via TikTok on January 12. “We’re all experiencing and co-creating a new reality together. So it’s really up to us on how we want to show up this year.”
She was later seen moving items out of their shared home on January 17.
If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
