Where James Kennedy Stands With Sobriety, Relationship With Ally Lewber

James Kennedy is seriously focusing on his sobriety after being arrested for domestic violence.

“James and (girlfriend Ally Lewber) are still living separately, but they haven’t broken up,” a source close to the couple said exclusively My Weekly on Monday, January 13. “James was very focused on self-improvement and sobriety and he was doing well. He attended the meeting and support schedule and took it very seriously.’

The source added: “He was also in the studio making music, working out and spending time with good friends and his dog. He’s optimistic about the new year and really emphasizes his health and well-being.” Our has reached out to Lewber’s representatives for comment.

Kennedy’s latest sobriety update comes one day after Lewber, 29, an astrologer, teased “new beginnings” for 2025 via TikTok on Sunday, January 12.

Related: James Kennedy knows he has “a lot to lose” after his arrest.

Vanderpump Rules alum James Kennedy is trying to get back on track after his recent arrest for domestic violence. “James is trying to get everything back, including (girlfriend) Ally (Lewber),” a source told Us Weekly exclusively. “If he doesn’t stay sober, he knows he has a lot to lose. According to insider Lewber (…)

“This year is a transition,” she said. “We’re moving into new territory that we’ve never experienced before or in a really long time. We all experience and co-create a new reality together. So it’s really up to us how we want to show up this year.”

Lewber also said she “expects change” in 2025, which she says is “not easy, but always rewarding.”

“Remember it’s okay to feel, it’s great to feel,” Lewber continued. “We’re human again. But it is also nice to be reminded that we are in the process of change. There is still so much, so much magic to look forward to this year.”

Our confirmed in December 2024 that Kennedy, 32, he was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence after Burbank police responded to a call “in reference to an argument between a male and a female.” A witness says they saw Kennedy allegedly grab the woman and throw her to the ground, but officers who responded to the scene said they saw no visible injuries on the woman. Kennedy was later released on $20,000 bail.

Related: James Kennedy says he’s focusing on sobriety after his domestic violence arrest

James Kennedy has released a statement about how he’s prioritizing his mental health — and his sobriety — days after he was arrested for domestic violence. “I’m determined to make meaningful changes in my life,” Kennedy, 32, wrote via Instagram Story on Tuesday, Dec. 17. “I take the time to focus on my sobriety, (…)

“We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations made by the Burbank Police Department against James,” Kennedy’s attorneys said statement to Our at that time. “It is our understanding that there were no injuries and we hope that after careful consideration, city officials will decide not to file formal charges.”

Lewber and Kennedy have been dating since 2022. A few days after her arrest, Lewber broke her silence via Instagram Story, thanking “everyone who reached out to me with love and support and checking in on me.” She continued, “I’m fine and I’m taking the time I need right now. I deeply appreciate all the kindness and respect for my privacy during this time.’

A source exclusively said this after the incident Our that Lewber and Kennedy were keeping “some distance” from each other for now, but “it’s not over” as far as their relationship is concerned.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.