Kristen Dout
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesKristen Dout talks about his previous relationship with James Kennedy.
The Vanderpump Rules alum talked about Kennedy, 32, on the Saturday, Dec. 21 episode of her podcast, “Balancing Act,” which she co-hosts with her fiancé Luke Broderick.
“So I want to talk about something very briefly, it’s going to start with a very unpopular opinion,” Douth began. “I’m sure many of you have been keeping up with the James Kennedy news that I’ve been keeping quiet about.”
Dout noted that her heart is “beating so fast just talking about it,” saying she’s not talking to Rachel “Raquel” Lewis “not at all,” but she had “read some of the things she talked about” regarding Kennedy. Dout added that she resonated “a lot with some of the things that Rachel said recently.”
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Dout was an original Vanderpump Rules cast member and began dating Kennedy in 2014 before the couple split in September 2015. Since then, Dout has moved on and is is expecting her first child with Broderick.
“I know I’ve said very little at this stage about the James situation,” Dout said on his podcast, adding that it was “with good reason.” She noted that it was “triggering” for her, adding, “I’ve been struggling with talking to help with my healing, and I’ve also needed a break to keep my composure in this pregnancy.”
Dowth added that he “has some things to say” and will address them soon, saying: “For now, I want to say: James Kennedy, domestic violence is not a ‘challenging moment’ and for Ali: I hope you have all the support , which you deserve.”
This is not Dout’s first statement since Kennedy’s arrest. On Thursday, December 12, she published an article about Kennedy’s arrest via her Instagram storywriting “Finally” in the caption.
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On Tuesday, December 10, Burbank police were dispatched to Kennedy’s home, which he shares with his girlfriend Ali Luber.
According to police records obtained by People, an anonymous woman said her “boyfriend picked her up and threw her to the ground.” Kennedy was arrested for felony domestic violence.
“I am committed to making meaningful changes in my life,” Kennedy wrote via Instagram Story on Tuesday, Dec. 17, after his arrest. “I’m taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth, and the presence of my loved ones.” He also said that “navigating challenging times is not easy, but I’m determined to learn, grow, and move forward with the amazing support system around me.”
In a statement to Us Weekly, Kennedy’s attorney said he is “in the process of conducting his own investigation into the allegations made by the Burbank Police Department against James,” adding, “We understand there were no injuries and we hope that after a careful review city attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.
