“Vanderpump Rules” Star James Kennedy Arrested for Domestic Violence, Appearances Allegedly Cancelled

The Bravolebrity finds himself behind bars for domestic violence with his current girlfriend as the alleged victim.

James Kennedy was introduced to the general public during his stint on Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules," and he has managed to transition to the world of DJing. All of that is in question due to his recent arrest for domestic violence. (Photo Couresy: Presley Ann, Getty Images/James Kennedy @itsjameskennedy on Instagram/TMZ).

James Kennedy, DJ and star of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” was arrested on Tuesday night in Burbank, California.

He was booked on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge and later posted bail, according to the Burbank Police Department. Police had responded to a call at a home about an argument between Kennedy and a woman, allegedly his girlfriend Ally Lewber. The daily arrest log notes that a “female stated her boyfriend lifted her up and threw her to the ground.”

The Burbank Police Department's daily arrest log notes the incident, Kennedy lifting up his girlfriend and throwing her to the ground. The DJ was able to post the $20,000 bail, and get released from jail (Photo Courtesy: Burbank Police Department).

The process of formal charges are pending review by the Burbank City Attorney’s Office, though the police log lists an arrest charge of domestic battery. 

“We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations levied by the Burbank Police Department against [Kennedy],” Scott Leemon and Leonard Levine, attorneys for the 32-old DJ, told NBC News. “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.”

Following his arrest, Kennedy’s former girlfriends — both Kristen Douote and Rachel Leviss — speak out about their experiences with Kennedy.

Doute, who dated Kennedy during the earlier seasons of “Vanderpump Rules” from 2013 to 2015, posted the TMZ story of the arrest to her Instagram Story. She captioned it with one word: “Finally.”

Attorneys for Leviss, Kennedy’s ex-fiance, said he has a history of violent behavior.

“We are aware of James Kennedy’s recent arrest for domestic violence. The news is, unfortunately, not surprising,” Mark Geragos and Bryan Freedman said in a statement to US Weekly. “[Leviss’] lawsuit describes in significant detail, Mr. Kennedy’s long history of erratic, violent behavior and substance abuse.” 

Leviss is suing “Vanderpump Rules” co-stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix for allegedly producing and distributing revenge porn against her. During the tenth season of the Bravo hit show, the explosive “Scandoval” rocked the headlines and shocked fans.

Even though fans were shocked by Sandoval’s infidelity, social media users aren’t too surprised by Kennedy’s arrest for domestic violence. Many point out his toxic behavior captured on-camera throughout the earlier season of “Vanderpump Rules,” notably his substance abuse issues and toxic relationships.

Lewber spotted outside her home while speaking on the phone (Photo Courtesy: TMZ)

Lewber spotted outside her home while speaking on the phone (Photo Courtesy: TMZ)

As a result of the arrest, Kennedy was removed from LIV Nightclub’s calendar and his appearance at Komodo in Dallas, Texas appears to be cancelled as well. It’s unclear whether the same can be said about Kennedy’s relationship with Lewber, as no breakup news has been confirmed from either party.

Lewber was spotted outside her home hours after Kennedy's arrest. She stepped outside her home for a brief moment while speaking on the phone, seemingly engrossed in a conversation before stepping back inside.