Laura-Leigh made waves when Vanderpump Rules premiered in 2013. As a member of the original Season 1 cast, her time on Bravo was anything but dull. From hooking up with Jax Taylor in a bathroom to navigating a public breakup and sharing her journey to sobriety, Laura-Leigh gave it her all. However, after the first season wrapped, she disappeared from the Bravo universe, leaving fans wondering about her abrupt departure.
Now, with Vanderpump Rules experiencing a resurgence, Laura-Leigh has re-emerged, spilling tea on her short-lived Bravo career and Season 1 drama during a candid interview on the Vanderpump Rules Party Podcast. Here’s everything we learned from the conversation.
Laura-Leigh’s Earnings on Vanderpump Rules
Despite being a key part of the Season 1 drama, Laura-Leigh revealed she made next to nothing for her time on the show.
“I signed on to get $500 to pay the rest of my rent for that month,” Laura-Leigh shared. She explained that she initially hesitated to sign off on filming rights because her well-respected agency threatened to drop her for doing reality TV.
At the time, she underestimated the show’s potential. “I mistakenly thought this series would never see the light of day,” she admitted. Once Bravo had enough footage, she felt compelled to sign so the network could release the show. Unfortunately, her financial struggles continued as she received no residuals from the series, despite carrying many of Season 1’s major storylines.
Drama with Stassi and Jax
Laura-Leigh didn’t hold back when discussing her infamous relationships with Jax Taylor and Stassi Schroeder.
She stood up to Stassi when others wouldn’t, but it came at a cost. “Stassi did not scare me,” Laura-Leigh said. “But she made my life very hard.” Stassi and her group reportedly spilled drinks on Laura-Leigh and even sent her hate messages during her shifts at SUR.
As for Jax, Laura-Leigh described him as manipulative yet transparent. “Jax never lied about who he was,” she noted. However, he did lie about circumstances, including stealing Xanax from Stassi and falsely accusing Laura-Leigh of taking them.
Their toxic relationship hit a low point when Jax broke up with her during an AA meeting—a storyline Laura-Leigh claims was misrepresented. “That was the only AA meeting he attended,” she revealed. “He walked in late, missed most of it, and broke up with me.”
Bathroom Hookup Drama
One of Laura-Leigh’s most infamous moments was her steamy bathroom hookup with Jax at SUR. She confirmed the story’s accuracy but revealed a shocking detail: Jax unlocked the bathroom door during one of their encounters. “He wanted someone to catch us,” she said, adding that the footage was thankfully never aired.
This incident left Laura-Leigh devastated, leading to a relapse and an emotional night where Tom Sandoval stepped in to help her get home.
Relationships with the Cast
Laura-Leigh spoke fondly of some cast members, including Katie Maloney and Tom Sandoval. She described Katie as “the most genuine-hearted of them all” and credited Tom with defending her when she faced backlash for being intoxicated at work.
However, she expressed disappointment in Kristen Doute, claiming Kristen used her to get back at Stassi. Laura-Leigh also shared a jaw-dropping revelation: Kristen was late to a dog park meetup because she was secretly hooking up with Jax.
Final Thoughts on Lisa Vanderpump
While Laura-Leigh has lost touch with Lisa Vanderpump, she remembers Lisa as supportive of her career. She also praised Lisa’s son, Max, for being “real” with her during her time at SUR.
Reflection on Vanderpump Rules
Despite the challenges, Laura-Leigh looks back on her Vanderpump Rules experience with gratitude. The show allowed her to showcase her personality, even if it came with hardships. Since leaving Bravo, she has focused on acting, landing roles like “Boner Garage” in We’re the Millers and stepping away from the reality TV spotlight.
Thank You, Laura-Leigh
Laura-Leigh’s revelations about her time on Vanderpump Rules provide a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the show. From toxic relationships to financial struggles and behind-the-scenes drama, she left an indelible mark on Season 1.
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