Ally Lewber Says She's 'Okay' and 'Taking the Time' She Needs After Boyfriend James Kennedy’s Domestic Violence Arrest
Lewber and Kennedy, who have been dating since 2022, attended Kathy Hilton's holiday party together on the night he was arrested
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James Kennedy and Ally LewberAlly Lewber is speaking out following her boyfriend James Kennedy's domestic violence arrest.
On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Vanderpump Rules star, 28, shared a statement on her Instagram Stories, thanking fans for their support and letting them know how she is doing.
"Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support and for checking in on me," she wrote.
"I'm okay and taking the time I need right now," she continued. "I deeply appreciate all the kindness and respect for my privacy during this time."
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Ally Lewber attends New Year's Eve with Windsor at Short Stories Hotel on Dec. 11, 2024Related: Who Is James Kennedy's Girlfriend? All About Ally Lewber
A police spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE on Dec. 12 that the Burbank Police Department was called to the Vanderpump Rules alum's Los Angeles home on Tuesday, Dec. 10, "regarding an argument between a man and a woman."
Authorities did not say whether the woman involved was Lewber, but noted that their investigation "determined it was a domestic incident, leading to [Kennedy's] arrest." The DJ was "booked for misdemeanor domestic violence and later posted bail. Formal charges are pending review by the Burbank City Attorney’s office."
According to TMZ, who was first to break the news, citing a law enforcement source, a witness reportedly saw Kennedy become physical with the woman, but authorities did not see any injuries when they arrived on the scene. He was released on $20,000 bail, the outlet reported.
Kennedy's attorneys later issued a statement to PEOPLE about the alleged incident, saying: "We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations levied by the Burbank Police Department against James. We understand that there were no injuries and we are hoping that, after careful review, the city’s attorneys will decide not to file formal charges."
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James Kennedy at DirecTV's Christmas at Kathy's at the Hiltons' private residence on Dec. 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Related: Ally Lewber Hosted Red Carpet Event 1 Day After Boyfriend James Kennedy’s Domestic Violence Arrest
Earlier that night, the couple had attended Kathy Hilton’s annual holiday party. A source told PEOPLE the pair spent much of the event apart and didn’t show much affection toward each other.
A second source claimed Kennedy was "acting so erratic, running back and forth to the bar and body-checking people along the way. He appeared inebriated. Spent the evening mostly alone but when he did speak to people, he appeared irritated and rude."
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One day after the alleged incident, Lewber attended a New Year’s Eve with Windsor Celebration event on Dec. 11. During the gathering, she was photographed smiling on the red carpet and getting an ephemeral tattoo by The Tattoo Shop.
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Kennedy and Lewber began dating in January 2022, just over a month after Kennedy ended his engagement to his VPR costar Rachel (formerly Raquel) Leviss. The couple first met at a concert for Tom Sandoval’s band, The Most Extras.
Lewber later admitted she had been a fan of the Bravo show, telling Andy Cohen during the show’s season 10 reunion, "I had seen Vanderpump Rules. During COVID, I went down the Bravo rabbit hole."
Lewber has stuck by Kennedy's side ever since, saying that “meeting him [was] different," despite his controversial past on VPR. "I gave him a chance to really show me who he is," Lewber recalled, adding that “he's lovely."
In June 2023, the two moved in together to a house in Burbank, Calif. The spacious abode has three bedrooms, a swimming pool and a DJ studio for Kennedy.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
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