Kristen Doute has ‘What to Say’ about James Kennedy’s arrest

Kristen Doute opens up about his past relationship with James Kennedy.

The The Vanderpump Rules alum talked about Kennedy, 32, on the Saturday, Dec. 21 episode of his “Balance Act” podcast, which he 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 a lot of you have been keeping up with the James Kennedy news that I’ve been pretty quiet about.

Noting that her heart “beats as fast as I’m talking about it,” Doute said she doesn’t talk to Rachel “Raquel” Leviss “not at all,” but she “read some of the things she talked about” with regard to Kennedy. Doute added that she “resonated a lot with some of the things Rachel said recently.”

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Doute was the original The Vanderpump Rules cast member and began dating Kennedy in 2014 before the pair split in September 2015. Doute has since moved and is she is expecting her first child with Broderick.

“I know I’ve said very little about James’ situation at this point,” Doute said on her podcast, adding that it was “for good reason.” Noting that it was “triggering” for her, she added: “I’ve been struggling to speak up to help with the healing and I’ve also needed a break to keep calm with this pregnancy.”

Doute added that she “has a few things to say” and will address them soon, saying: “For now, I want to say: To James Kennedy, domestic abuse is not a ‘difficult moment,’ and to Ally: I hope you get all the support you deserve.”

This is not Doute’s first statement since Kennedy’s arrest. On Thursday, December 12, she published an article about Kennedy’s arrest via her Instagram storyand you write “Finally” in the title.

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On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Burbank police were dispatched to Kennedy’s home, which he shares with his girlfriend. Ally Lewber.

According to police records obtained by People, the anonymous woman said “her boyfriend picked her up and threw her to the ground.” Kennedy was arrested for domestic violence.

“I am determined to make 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 being present for my loved ones.” He also said that “going through the tough times is not easy, but I am determined to learn, grow and move forward with an incredible support system around me.”

Kennedy’s attorney said in a statement to Us Weekly that they are “conducting our own investigation into the allegations made by the Burbank Police Department against James,” adding, “We understand that there were no injuries and we hope that after careful consideration, city officials will decide not to file formal charges .”