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Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesKristen Doute opens up about her past relationship with James Kennedy.
The Vanderpump Rules former student spoke about Kennedy, 32, on the Saturday, December 21, episode of his “Balancing Act” podcast, which he co-hosts with his fiance Luke Broderick.
“So I want to talk about something very briefly, it’s going to start with a very unpopular opinion,” Doute began. “I’m sure many of you have been keeping up with the James Kennedy news that I’ve been pretty quiet about.”
Doute noted that her heart is “beating as fast as I’m talking about it,” saying it’s not talking to her Rachel “Raquel” Leviss “absolutely,” but she has “read some things she’s been talking about” in regards to Kennedy. Doute added that she resonated “very much with some of the things Rachel has said recently.”
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Doute was original Vanderpump Rules cast member and began dating Kennedy in 2014 before the pair split in September 2015. Doute has since moved on and is is expecting her first child with Broderick.
“I know I didn’t say much right now about the James situation,” Doute said on her podcast, adding that it was “for good reason.” She noted that it “triggered” her, adding, “I have struggled with speaking out to help with my healing, and also needing a break to maintain my calm in this pregnancy.”
Doute added that she has “some things to say,” which she will address soon, saying, “For now, I want to say: James Kennedy, domestic abuse is not a ‘moment challenging,’ and to Ally: I hope you did. all the support you deserve.”
This is not Doute’s first statement following Kennedy’s arrest. On Thursday, December 12, he posted an article about Kennedy’s arrest via his Instagram storywrites, “Finally” in the caption.
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On Tuesday, December 10, Burbank police were dispatched to the home Kennedy shares with his girlfriend Ally Lewber.
According to police records obtained by People, an unnamed woman said her boyfriend “picked her up and threw her to the ground.” Kennedy was arrested for a domestic misdemeanor.
“I am committed to making meaningful changes in my life,” Kennedy wrote via Instagram Story on Tuesday, December 17, after his arrest. “I’m taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth, and being present for my loved ones.” He also said that “navigating challenging moments is not easy but I am determined to learn, grow and move forward with the amazing support system around me.”
In a statement to Us Weekly, Kennedy’s attorneys said they are “in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations brought against James by the Burbank Police Department,” adding, “We understand there were no injuries and we hopefully, after careful review, city attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.”
