James Kennedy He came in like a wrecking ball when he joined Vanderpump's rule Season 3 - and his wild behavior was not included in the reality show.

the time its time VPRKennedy stirs the pot, ruffles feathers (Jax Taylor can attest) and created drama after cheating on both Kristen Doubt And Rachel "Raquel" Lewis.

“If you take bad James Bond Villain and, like him, make him sweaty and drunk on fireballs, and then, if he's played by an angry Muppet, it would be less boring than James Kennedy," Coster said. Stacy Schroeder once said.

Both on and off the show, Kennedy is also there Struggled with his composure. when girlfriend Ally Leuber Entering the picture in 2022, he seems to be heading in the right direction.

however, our weekly It was confirmed in December 2024 Kennedy was arrested He was seen grabbing an unnamed woman for misdemeanor domestic violence. Charges were dropped a month later but Luber confirmed their separation at the time.

Scroll down to see Kennedy's biggest ups and downs over the years:

Cheating on Kristen Doubt

Kennedy was introduced to fans VPR In season 3 in 2014 when she was dating Doubt. The pair had a tumultuous relationship that played out in seasons 3 and 4. “F- you, Kristen! Everybody talks over you and it's true,” Kennedy yelled at Doubt during a Season 3 episode after a fight.

He started calling her "uncontrollable" and Dout later punched her in the face. "You're lying!" Kennedy replied.

Although the two had a verbally abusive relationship, it was Doubt's insecurities about cheating that led to their breakup. He had reason to fear Kennedy admitted in season 4 For sleeping with SUR employees Jenna Willis After lying to Doute's face about it.

DJ drinking

After being promoted from SURver to DJ Lisa VanderpumpAt its restaurant, Kennedy's drinking problem became more apparent. During a season 4 episode, he surprised the cast by throwing fireballs from a handle. "James was obviously - I didn't know he had that much to drink - but he's at the end," Dout said at the time.

Fat shaming Katie Maloney

During season 5 VPR In 2016, insulted multiple castmates, including Kennedy Cheyenne bed and Maloney. "I haven't talked to anybody," Kennedy claimed during one episode before asking Shay, "Did you do anything? You look good."

after why salivat "I can see that not everyone here is working on their summer body," Kennedy said to the group. "Wait, are you pregnant?" She told Maloney, calling him fat. "Oh, my God, congratulations!"

SUR is getting fired from multiple bars

Kennedy started out as a SUR buster before becoming a DJ for Vanderpump. During season 3, Kennedy was fired by Vanderpump for drinking and fighting on the job but he returned to work the next day. Peter Madrigal then He was fired again Because he wasn't supposed to be there in the first place.

During season 5, Kennedy once again raised eyebrows at work after his rude comments to some of his colleagues. “It is a short drama that this bitch (started). They're thirsty, thirsty little girls who need a drink and I can't get them water," Kennedy told Vanderpump at the time, calling her an "a-hole."

Later that season, Kennedy was impeached Drunk again at work and Vanderpump's husband, why todcalled him out for "disrespecting" his wife. Kennedy was later fired. But after working his way back into Vanderpump's good graces, Kennedy was rehired He was let go during season 7 After she called Maloney fat again.

Feud with Jax Taylor

From the moment Kennedy joined VPR, Taylor didn't like himSuggesting that Kennedy was using then-girlfriend Doubt for fame. During season 5, Taylor inserts herself into a conversation between Kennedy and Kent, causing Kennedy to yell at her at work.

"They have to take an order," Kennedy exclaimed, referring to Taylor's job of making people fun drinks. “We need to get more cosmopolitan! Pumptinis!”

That same season, the pair got into a fight after one of Kennedy's DJ gigs. Taylor threw a drink at him and Kennedy hit back by throwing his glass at Taylor. Both of them were escorted out of the venue by security. By June 2017, the costars had returned to friendship, but their relationship continued ebb and flow.

Becoming "California Sober".

Kennedy announced in July 2020 that he had celebrated a year of peace. He later clarified that he was "California sober" because smoking marijuana helped him stop drinking.

“It's wild and it's a blessing. I thank God every day for my sobriety, honestly,” he said See what happens with Andy Cohen In October 2021. “Giving up alcohol was the best decision I ever made, thank you (Rachel). … It's just amazing to the king. I don't wake up every morning, just ready for life. And I know it sounds cliché, but it's really good."

Short-lived engagement to Rachel Lewis

Kennedy and Lewis announced their engagement in May 2021 after proposing during a "Rachela" party for all their friends in Palm Springs, California. Seven months later, the couple revealed that they were No longer together.

"After 5 wonderful years together, we decided we had two different goals and decided to call off the engagement," Levis shared via Instagram in December 2021. "We love each other very much, but we are no longer in love. We want nothing but the best for each other so please keep any thoughts positive. Sending love."

Falling off the wagon

Kennedy appeared in season 10 VPR It premiered in January 2023 that she had started drinking again after breaking up with Levis. "After two and a half years of not drinking, I decided to drink again, drink a couple," he shared. “I thought I was getting married, I was engaged, you know what I mean? After all I did to better myself, it still clearly wasn't enough."

He added: "And very clearly, it was a new year. It was 2022, you know, what am I doing? I'm talking about James Kennedy. Like, let me live."

Sleeping with Lala Kent

Kent and Kennedy revealed during the season 10 premiere VPRwhich aired in February 2023 They hook up During her past romance with Levis. "James and I definitely bonded when we were both very new to our relationship," Kent said. “We went to Chicago (in 2016) and we started drinking before we got on the plane. That's why he said I do handstands because I must do handstands."

Kennedy wasn't the only one Kent was dating at the time Randall Emmett When he crossed the line with Kennedy. (Kent split from Emmett in 2022.)

The Tom Sandoval of all

Kennedy and Sandoval started out as friends — and were almost roommates — earlier Kennedy doubt date Shortly after she and Sandoval called it quits in 2013. In season 3, tensions began to build between Kennedy and Sandoval when Sandoval got protective over Doubt and tried to warn him about D.J.

Once Sandoval started dating Ariana Madix In late 2013, He rekindled his friendship with Kennedy. The pair became close in the summer of 2022, opening for Kennedy Sandoval's band Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras.

However, when the news broke in March 2023 Sandoval had an affair with Levis Her relationship with Kennedy suffered while dating Maddix. Kennedy took the hookup as a slap in the face since she was previously involved with Levis.

Calming down again

During season 11 VPRKennedy revealed that he was sober after his past substance abuse problems.

Rumors of physical abuse

In February 2024, Lewber shuts down the rumors Kennedy was abusive to her during their two-year relationship. "James and I got into an argument, but there was no physical attack," Luber said during an appearance on the "Scannigans" podcast after the MTV Movie & TV Awards brought an allegation. “I wasn't bleeding, and they didn't have to get out of the car and separate us. So it didn't happen. That's all I'll say about it."

Leuber claims Kennedy never "physically hurt" or "assaulted" her.

“We are fine. we are happy He is working on himself. I know in the past that he has anger issues. So I get it," she continued. "But I just want people to know that I'm fine and I'm safe and I love her."

During the same interview, Shai raised Doubt and Levi's claims made in the past About Kennedy's alleged behavior. Luber thanked Schack for giving him a "safe space" to talk, but stuck to his story.

"I'm fine, can I go on my Instagram and say, 'I'm fine, guys?' Like, I don't know how to navigate these kinds of things," Leuber told Shock. "And it's something that's very serious. And I appreciate everyone who's worried about me. But I want everyone to know I'm fine."

Arrest for alleged domestic violence

our It was confirmed in December 2024 that Kennedy was Arrested for domestic violence After law enforcement responded to a call about an argument between a man and woman. Kennedy was allegedly seen holding the woman's hand. He was later released after posting $20,000 bail.

"We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the charges brought against James by the Burbank Police Department," his attorneys said in a statement to Us. "We understand there were no injuries and we expect that, after careful review, the city's attorneys will decide not to file formal charges."

Luber later confirmed their separation. "I'm glad prosecutors decided not to prosecute James, because I never wanted criminal charges," Luber wrote via his Instagram Story, explaining that he was "physically injured" when he and Kennedy "argued" at his home in December 2024. Not done."

She added: "We are no longer together, but I will always support James and wish him well in his sobriety and healing."