During a recent episode of the 'Salty With Captain Lee' podcast, discussions arose regarding the salary negotiations of the Vanderpump Rules cast for season 11. The cast members had requested pay raises, prompting questions about their contributions to the show's success. The podcast highlighted the aftermath of Tom Sandoval's split from Ariana Madix due to his infidelity with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss, who chose to leave the show.
Executive producer Alex Baskin shed light on the challenges faced during the negotiations, mentioning that certain requests were rejected, including a producer credit. Despite the cast's desire for increased compensation, Baskin emphasized the need for awareness of the industry's current state and the show's success metrics.
