Everything We Know About Stassi Schroeder's Return To Reality TV

Bravo's Stassi Schroeder is finally making a long-awaited return to reality TV! After leaving Vanderpump Rules in a highly controversial way, the fashionista and podcast host hasn't been on a reality TV series since. However, that's about to change thanks to her old SUR boss, Lisa Vanderpump.

BBC reported that in 2020, Bravo fired Stassi and fellow cast member, Kristen Doute, over racial comments they made about a friend and co-star. According to E! News, three months after her firing, she made her first public appearance on The Tamron Hall Show where she discussed the firing a little further, explaining the "hardest part" about getting canceled was being called a racist or a "Karen." She explained, "Throughout this whole thing, I've recognized I've never felt that I was a racist, I don't have hate in my heart, but I've recognized that I wasn't anti-racist. I wasn't. And that's something I've been learning throughout all of this."

Four years later, Stassi is ready for a fresh start on reality TV after creating a successful podcast and writing New York Times best sellers.

Stassi Schroeder Joined Season 2 Of Lisa Vanderpump's Vanderpump Villa

According to People, Stassi Schroeder has signed on to another one of Lisa Vanderpump's projects, Vanderpump Villa. The reality TV show is exclusive to Hulu and details the lives of the staff who live and work at one of Lisa Vanderpump's French villas as they serve the lavish guests that stay.

Reviews of the reality show were mixed. On Reddit, many felt the series was missing something — "a spark." Some called the first season "boring" and "fake" while others thought it was "mediocre."

After the series was greenlit for a second season, it surprised Hulu viewers. However, the addition of Stassi changes things. Lisa shared the news of a new season on Instagram, hinting that Stassi was joining the cast after saying, "Welcome back, darling."

Likewise, Stassi shared the news on her personal account. "You know I’m walking around these halls pretending to be European royalty," she joked.

Stassi Schroeder was an original cast member of Vanderpump Rules and played a major part in the series for eight seasons before leaving.

The comments section is filled with delighted fans who are excited for Stassi's return. The only eyebrow-raiser was what Stassi's role on the series would be. She's not an employee of Lisa's, but perhaps she'll be managing the staff in place of Lisa. Time will tell.

What Has Stassi Schroeder Been Doing Since Leaving Vanderpump Rules?

On top of joining the cast of Season 2's Vanderpump Villa, Stassi has been busy building her empire.

• At home, Stassi has been married to her husband, Beau Clark, since 2022. The two married in a stunning ceremony in Rome, Italy.
• The two are also parents to Hartford (3) and Messer (1).

Professionally, Stassi has been on a roll. Shortly after announcing her new role in Vanderpump Villa, she also shared that she's starring in her own Hulu docu-comedy series, Stassi Says. Deadline shared that the series will have 30-minute episodes.

"Endlessly relatable, utterly hysterical, and questionably sane, Stassi is the anchor of a fresh ensemble of comedic and chaotic characters who are dealing with identity crises and major life crossroads of their own — and Stassi’s the one who has to keep them all afloat," the description for the series stated.

When Stassi isn't planning her return to TV, she's been focusing on her successful podcasts.

In November 2024, PodcastOne announced that they acquired Stassi's podcast, Stassi, in a shocking seven-figure deal. The brand is home to other Housewives podcasts, like Melissa Gorga (The Real Housewives of New Jersey) and Heather Dubrow (The Real Housewives of Orange County).

The network shared on Instagram, "Welcome To The Network: Stassi - On her podcast, Stassi Schroeder Clark shares candid stories, personal reflections, and her token commentary on everything from pop culture to relationships to style, and beyond." The network continued, "With each episode, listeners get an intimate glimpse into Stassi’s world, with her closest friends, as she navigates the highs and lows of life with humor, wit, and unapologetic honesty. Because when it comes to living life on your own terms, nobody does it quite like Stassi. New episodes every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts."

Reality Tea reported that Stassi fans can expect live shows, collaborations, and merchandise.

Stassi Schroeder's Popular Books

• Next Level Basic: The Definitive Basic Bitch Handbook (2019) - New York Times Best Seller
• Off With My Head: The Definitive Basic B!tch Handbook To Surviving Rock Bottom (2022)
• You Can't Have It All: The Basic B!tch Guide To Taking The Pressure Off (2024) - New York Times Best Seller

ScreenRant reported there have been no updates on a filming or air date as of this article's publishing.

You can stream Season 1 of Vanderpump Villa on Hulu.