Before he became reality TV’s newest gossip magnet as part of the new Vanderpump Rules cast, Venus Binkley was simply looking for a job. “I sent in an application when I got tired of my old job and I got hired on the spot,” he told us, noting that SUR rarely hires. Now he’s not only waiting tables but carrying the mantle as the show’s confidant. Venus sees himself as the “glue” that holds the group together — a role that places him in the middle of every feud, love triangle, and secret hookup unfolding in the reboot.
As Texas‑born Venus navigates West Hollywood, he admits he sometimes feels out of place. He struggles to find his footing in the WeHo dating scene and leans on his friends for support. Onscreen, he’s not just the shoulder to cry on — he’s also the pot‑stirrer. His flamboyant style, angel‑numbers necklace, and quick wit make him a scene‑stealer.
But there’s one thing Venus is looking forward to viewers seeing more than anything else…
Venus will spill secrets with Lisa Vanderpump on Pump Rules
The moment Venus is most excited for fans to see? His one‑on‑one with Lisa Vanderpump at Villa Rosa.
During filming, he sat down in Lisa’s bedroom and opened up about his past in what he describes as an intense and emotional conversation. “You’re going to see me go really into depth with the things that I’ve experienced in my life,” he teased.
He wouldn’t share specifics, but hinted that the heart‑to‑heart covers hardships he’s overcome and his hope of inspiring viewers who might relate. For a show known for cheating scandals and petty fights, this kind of raw personal moment could be a refreshing change of pace.
Venus isn’t trying to recreate OG VPR
The Venus viewers see on Hayu is bubbly and bold, but there’s much more beneath the glam. Being the first openly gay man to join Vanderpump Rules feels like a responsibility to him; he consciously brings up his sexuality on camera because he wants other LGBTQ+ viewers to feel seen.
But he also wants people to know the full story of who he is. Born in Texas, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue dreams of acting and modelling. For now, though, he still clocks in at SUR every week — a point he emphasizes when people accuse the reboot cast of being fake.
Venus also acknowledges the generational shift within the group. The cast is mostly Gen Z with a few millennials, creating a more open‑minded and HR‑policed environment than the wild early seasons. “It’s more laid back and we have to be a little tame,” he said. He respects the original cast’s legacy, but he isn’t trying to recreate it.
You can watch Vanderpump Rules season 12 on Hayu in Canada, the UK and Ireland.
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