Vanderpump RulesAlum Kristen Doute Reveals Stassi Schroeder Hasn't Reached Out to Her Since Her Engagement

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute.Photo:Tommaso Boddi/Getty

Tommaso Boddi/Getty

Kristen Douteis offering a surprising update on her friendship withStassi Schroeder.

In an Oct. 4 episode ofBalancing Actwith Doute and her fiancéLuke Broderick, the reality star revealed where she stands with her formerVanderpump Rulescostar. Explaining that the two have grown apart recently, Doute said Schroeder never congratulated her on her engagement.

“I have not heard from Stassi,” she said. “I think the last time I heard from Stassi would have been on her anniversary when I wished her a happy anniversary and we exchanged some kind words. That’s kind of it.”

Stassi Schroeder (left) and Kristen Doute.Christopher Polk/Getty

Christopher Polk/Getty

Doute said that “I’m okay with” the fact that she and Schroeder have drifted apart, and had nothing bad to say about her. “I have a lot of love for her and for her family,” the host continued. “I’ve said that a million times. That’s never going to change for me. We have a lot of history and she used to be like a sister to me.”

“I just wish her the best,” Doute added. “Sometimes friendships don’t last. That’s it. People just grow apart.”

Although Doute and Broderick started dating in 2022, Broderick also revealed he has “never met” Schroeder.

Broderick proposed to Doute on Sept. 4 while cameras rolled on the next season ofThe Valley.Doute announced the news in a sweetInstagrampost featuring photos of the two on a boat.

“I’m wrapped around your finger like this ring I’m wearing 💍 🤟🏽 out of the all the fish in the sea, you chose me 🥹,” she captioned it.

“This is EXCITING!!! We need some good news and this is great!!!”Watch What Happens Livehost Andy Cohen wrote.

Ariana Madix, who is still onVPR,also commented: “congratulations 🥹🥹🥹💖💖💖 so happy for both of you 🫶🏼🫶🏼”

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Lisa Vanderpumpannounced Schroeder’s casting news in an Aug. 9Instagrampost, where she teased the upcoming season while holding a glass of champagne.

“Well hello there, I want to welcome you back toVanderpump Villaseason 2,” she began. “Now, I am sitting here and I’m thinking, ‘What should I put on the menu?’ Any ideas?”

The camera then panned to another person seated at the table: Schroeder!

“Lisa, obviously goat cheese balls,” she replied, referring to the popular appetizer she used to love when she worked at Sur (the restaurant whereVanderpump Rulesoriginated back in 2013).

“Excellent idea, cheers!” Vanderpump said. “Welcome back, darling!”

source: people.com