Vanderpump Villa is back for season 2 except this time there’s even more Vanderpump Rules alums — and appearances from the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast.
The Hulu reality series, which premiered in 2024, was originally set in Lisa Vanderpump‘s luxury French villa, Château Rosabelle. The first season highlighted the staff as they lived and worked together while catering to their high-profile guests.
According to the synopsis, season 2 is set in Castello Rosato a.k.a a “12th-century castle set amidst an enchanting Italian backdrop. Renowned for her timeless elegance and flair, Lisa Vanderpump raises the bar with bespoke luxury and unforgettable celebrations. New and returning staff face soaring stakes as one standout earns a $30,000 bonus.”
Lisa previously explained to Us Weekly that the series was not a copy of Vanderpump Rules.
“It is not Vanderpump Rules because it’s more immersive and it’s got guests and it’s kind of more decadent in a way,” she explained in March 2024. “It is a little bit of Below Deck [with] that upstairs, downstairs feel. But it doesn’t feel as tight as Below Deck.”
The restaurateur also discussed the challenges that came with filming, telling Us, “When you are in the middle of the French countryside, you’ve got people that have filled positions. If they get it wrong, you can’t say, ‘OK, go home. You are out, you’re suspended.’ Because there are 12 jobs and I need 12 people to do them. So there was a lot of push and pull. It is a lot of fun. There’s definitely a real feel-good factor to [the show], but it is complicated.”
Season 2 is back on April 24 with several cast changes, some familiar faces and Stassi Schroeder’s return to reality TV after getting her start on Vanderpump Rules. The trailer revealed that Demi Engemann, Jen Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Taylor and Mikayla Matthews visited the Castello Rosato.
Keep scrolling to meet the season 2 cast of Vanderpump Villa:
Lisa Vanderpump
After the first season was full of highs and lows, Vanderpump took a different approach the second time around, telling Us in April, “There were a couple [people] who thought they came to Italy to be famous, and that didn’t work for me. Shape up or ship out. There were long days, and sometimes you can become a little overwhelmed. I don’t want to send anybody home, especially in tears, but sorry, you had your chance.”
Vanderpump noted that the bonus helped spice things up. “I don’t know how strategic they were because they were falling in love, and there were friendships,” she added. “But a $30,000 bonus — they were excited by that. You do see some of them saying, ‘I’m not leaving without it.’”
Stassi Schroeder
Vanderpump Villa is Stassi’s return to reality TV after eight seasons on Vanderpump Rules. Stassi joined Vanderpump Villa as part of a larger deal with Hulu that includes her own show, Stassi Says. The half-hour docu-comedy is currently in development.
Chef Anthony Bar
The chef praised his experience working for Lisa after returning for a second season.
“She loves perfection and excellence — and everything to go with it. Even if she seems very nice with us, you know exactly what she wants and if you don’t deliver it then you’re in trouble,” he exclusively shared with Us in April. “When it’s about the job, we represent her. But if you do your job, she’s actually a very nice person.”
Marciano Brunette
Based on the trailer, Marciano formed a connection with Demi — despite her being married to Bret Engemann.
“You can see that everything was very authentic and very real,” he teased to Us in April. “If it transitioned into anything after [filming], you’ll just have to wait and see.”
Hannah Fouch
When Vanderpump Villa premiered, Hannah was called the Stassi of the show. So what happened when Stassi herself joined Vanderpump Villa?
“I was not friends with Stassi beforehand but her family is amazing. Her kids are amazing,” she told Us in April about Stassi’s husband, Beau Clark, and their two kids. “She gives me great advice this season that really helps me. She was a great addition. I am obsessed [with her].”
Grace Cottrell
Season 1 brought Grace into the mix and she’s coming back after being part of housekeeping.
Andre Mitchell
After spending time behind the bar in season 1, Andre returned for the sophomore season.
Gabriella Sanon
Season 2 reunited Gabriella and Andre after they dated during season 1. Lisa, however, said this time around the onscreen couples “took it to a whole new level.”
“It should be Vanderpump Matchmaker!” she quipped. “Everybody fell in love … and out of it. That was the more complicated part.”
Tyler Agajan
Before becoming the activities coordinator on season 2, Agajan has booked several acting roles.
Ashley Angel
The kitchen is getting larger this time around with Ashley completing the team in a cook position.
Hagen Bach
Before Hagen joined as a housekeeper, Emily Kovacs was part of the interior team.
Lexee Berdiago
The mixologist team includes Lexee in season 2.
Dominic DeAngelis
In addition to being a cook, DeAngelis has been an actor on several projects in the past.
Tyler Grawn
There are two Tylers on the staff this season and Grawn is one of the servers.
Alyssa Johnston
The server position is being filled by Alyssa after several exits — including Priscila Ferrari.
Bridget Keefe
The newcomer has taken over the role of sous chef after Caroline Byl‘s exit from the show.
Aidan McHugh
Aidan is another server on season 2 of Vanderpump Villa.
Sianna Renee
The events coordinator position previously belonged to Stephen Alsvig but Sianna took the job over in season 2.
Siadi
As the season 2 cast expanded, so did the available positions at Castello Rosato and Siadi is the first one to lead guest services.
Sher
The team of servers has gotten larger with Sher. According to Lisa, season 2 shows how “everything came to fruition.”
“It’s richer, funnier, sexier,” she teased to Us. “It’s hard work, finding the right blend of personalities and organizing them, but it’s glorious.”
Sam Terry
The first season introduced Us to two mixologists: Andre and Chauntel “Telly” Hall. This time around, Sam is coming onboard as a bartender.
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