James Kennedy and Ali Luber
Amanda Edwards/Getty ImagesAli Luber confirmed his breakup with James Kennedy after two years of relationship.
“Thank you all for your support and kindness. I’m happy prosecutors decided not to press charges against James as I never wanted criminal charges,” Luber, 28, wrote via her Instagram stories on Wednesday, January 22. “We had an argument outside his house involving him drinking again, however I was not physically harmed.”
She continued: “We are no longer together, but I will always support James and wish him the best with his sobriety and healing. Thank you for your understanding.”
The separation comes next Kennedy’s arrest for criminal domestic violence. Us Weekly confirmed in December 2024 that police had been sent to the Kennedy home on December 10 after receiving a phone call about a dispute between a man and a woman. Authorities saw Kennedy, 32, grab the woman, but officers at the scene did not see any visible injuries.
Kennedy’s lawyers released a statement after he was released on $20,000 bail.
“We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations made by the Burbank Police Department against James,” his legal team said in a statement to us. “We understand there were no injuries and we hope that after a careful review, city attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.”
The DJ broke his silence a week later to say that prioritized his mental health amid his legal troubles, writing via Instagram, “I am committed to making meaningful changes in my life. I am taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth and being there for my loved ones.”
Kennedy, who has a history of substance abuse, continued, “Navigating challenging times is not easy, but I am determined to learn, grow and move forward with an amazing support system around me.”
Meanwhile, Lubber made a rare comment for the situation on December 14, 2024. “Thank you to everyone who reached out with love and support and for checking up on me,” Lewber wrote via her Instagram story. “I’m fine and I’m taking the time I need right now. I deeply appreciate the courtesy and respect for my privacy during this time.”
Lewber previously denied allegations that Kennedy was physically abused to her. After fellow Bravo stars Teddy Mellencamp and Tamra Judge claiming they had witnessed an incident between the now-ex couple, Luber shut him down Scheana ShayScheananigans Podcast on.
“It’s crazy to me that this is the most asked question (of me). It makes me really sad because no, I’m fine. This has never happened. There was no physical altercation,” she told Shay, 39, at the time. “Yes, we were in the car together. I thought we were having fun. We had fun. But afterwards James and I had an argument, but there was no physical attack. I wasn’t bleeding and they didn’t have to get out of the car and separate us. So that didn’t happen. That’s all I’ll say about it.”
us confirmed this in January will not be charged after his arrest in December 2024.
Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy and his girlfriend Ali Luber attended Kathy Hilton’s party the night he was arrested for felony domestic violence. An eyewitness exclusively told Us Weekly that Kennedy, 32, “looked in great spirits” at the DIRECTV Christmas at the event at Kathy’s Los Angeles home on Tuesday, December 10. (…)
“I have just been informed by the Burbank City Attorney’s Office that no charges will be filed against James Kennedy,” Kennedy’s attorney Scott Leeman said us in a statement at the time. “I want to thank them for conducting a thorough and professional review of the matter involving my client.”
Luber and Kennedy’s romance did not remain unscathed, however. source exclusively speaking us on January 22 that Kennedy “has been telling friends they’re just taking a break,” noting that “they’re still talking.”
The insider added that “everyone around them thinks they’re done and they can’t come back from it.”
Kennedy and Luber began dating in 2022 after his high-profile breakup from Rachel “Raquel” Lewis.
Lewber joins Kennedy as a cast member VPR and was a constant presence in seasons 10 and 11 before Bravo announced a cast change ahead of season 12.
