
Peter Madrigal recently revealed that he did not appear on season 11 of Vanderpump Rules due to financial reasons. Madrigal stated that he was asked to return to the show without being compensated, which led him to make the decision to not participate in the current season.
Executive producer Alex Baskin shed light on the negotiations for the cast members, mentioning that factors such as an affair between Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss impacted the discussions. Baskin acknowledged the challenges faced by the industry and the cast members' desire for larger salaries given the show's success.