James Kennedy’s Ex-Girlfriends: Who Has the “Vanderpump Rules” Star Dated?

James Kennedy definitely has a thing for dating his Vanderpump Rules co-stars, with a pretty long list of exes from the show. In fact, some of his ex-girlfriends only became co-stars because he was already dating them.

And let’s just say his record when it comes to relationships isn’t exactly impressive. The British DJ has been a Vanderpump Rules cast member since Season 4, though he made his first appearances back in Seasons 2 and 3.

Lately, though, his personal life has been making headlines for reasons he probably wishes weren’t in the news. Recently, Kennedy was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.

Looks like he can’t seem to stay out of trouble. So, if you’re wondering who Kennedy has dated, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a closer look at the British DJ’s love life and explore what’s been going on with him lately.

Who is James Kennedy currently dating?

As of now, James Kennedy is dating Ally Lewber. The two started dating in 2022, and Lewber quickly joined Vanderpump Rules to show off their relationship to the world. They seemed like a happy couple for a while, with Lewber even saying in an interview with New York Post:

We’ve been the best that we’ve ever been. And I think it probably has to do with the fact that we haven’t been filming in a while.

However, their relationship has recently been thrown into the spotlight again because of Kennedy’s legal trouble. On December 10, 2024, he was arrested for a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Officers arrived and reportedly saw Kennedy grab a woman, though there were no visible injuries.

The arrest took place after a call was made about a fight between him and a woman at his Los Angeles home. The reality TV star was arrested and later released on $20,000 bail (per CNN). The identity of the woman hasn’t been confirmed yet.

Lewber has denied any accusations of physical abuse in their relationship, insisting everything was fine between them. Before the arrest, things seemed pretty calm between the couple, even though Kennedy was reportedly acting a bit erratic at a party just hours before the incident.

According to PEOPLE, witnesses described him as “running back and forth to the bar and body-checking people along the way.” It looks like the drama is never far from Kennedy’s life.

James Kennedy dated Rachel Leviss from 2016 to 2022

Before Ally Lewber, James Kennedy had a long relationship with Rachel Leviss. The two met at a New Year’s party in 2016, and their romance quickly became one of the most talked-about relationships on Vanderpump Rules. That same year, he gushed about Leviss to The Daily Dish, saying:

She’s just the most beautiful soul I’ve ever met in my life. I’m blushing now.

And by the time 2021 rolled around, Kennedy proposed to Leviss at a Coachella-themed party. Their engagement, however, wasn’t the fairytale ending many hoped for. By the end of 2021, the couple broke up. They explained their split in a joint statement on Instagram, saying (via Bravo TV):

After these five wonderful years we had together, we decided we have two different goals and made the decision to call off the engagement.

Despite the breakup, the estranged couple seemed to end things on good terms. They both expressed love for each other but admitted they weren’t in love anymore. It was a sad ending to a relationship that had been a big part of Vanderpump Rules for years.

James Kennedy dated Kristen Doute from 2014 to 2015

James Kennedy’s relationship with Kristen Doute was one of the most dramatic on Vanderpump Rules. Doute was an original cast member of the show, and Kennedy joined the drama in Season 3.

They started dating in 2014, and from the beginning, their relationship was full of ups and downs. Things went south pretty quickly after Kennedy admitted to cheating on Doute with another woman named Jenna. On camera, Kennedy said (via Bravo TV):

I feel bad about lying to Kristen, but, at the same time, I had good s*x with Jenna. I don’t regret what happened with her. But I love Kristen, don’t get me wrong.

That didn’t sit well with Doute, and their relationship fell apart not long after. According to US Weekly, their relationship was all over the place, with plenty of drama. There was the time Doute slapped Kennedy at Scheana Shay’s wedding in 2014. And don’t forget when Kennedy spat on Doute’s door during a fight. It was chaos!

Kristen Doute also speaks out about James Kennedy’s domestic violence arrest

Kristen Doute didn’t hold back when news of James Kennedy’s arrest for domestic violence came out. After hearing about it, she shared a story on Instagram with the word “Finally” in response to the news (per Page Six).

Doute has been open about how toxic her relationship with Kennedy was, and after hearing about his recent legal issues, she didn’t hesitate to share her opinion. She’s often mentioned how Kennedy’s behavior was a big part of why their relationship ended.

While Doute has moved on and is now pregnant with her fiancé Luke Broderick, the drama between her and Kennedy still hasn’t completely died down.

Rachel Leviss previously spoke about James Kennedy’s inappropriate behavior

But Kristen Doute isn’t the only one speaking out. Rachel Leviss has also hinted at darker things behind the scenes of her relationship with Kennedy. In interviews, Leviss suggested that there was more to their split than just a simple breakup.

She even hinted that Doute’s silence about her tumultuous relationship with Kennedy was a way to keep things under wraps. Leviss made this claim during her August 2023 iHeartRadio podcast interview with Bethenny Frankel. She added (via Vanity Fair):

Kristen was just starting to talk about her tumultuous relationship with James and what happened behind closed doors. Then all of a sudden she’s presented with this spinoff. I believe [it] is a way to silence her — to keep that under wraps — so that the longevity of Vanderpump Rules can continue.

Leviss added:

I’ve seen him be a violent person so I have no doubt that what she’s saying is true. I hope that one day it will come to light and there will be justice.

Leviss also pointed out that some cast members who were fired or canceled before are now making a comeback. She thinks this is happening because the scandal with her and Tom Sandoval is so dramatic that it made them look like the “ultimate villains.” Meanwhile, those cast members now have the chance to fix their reputation and return to the spotlight.