Will Scheana Shay Ever Go Back To Reality TV?

Reality TV diehards can’t quit Scheana Shay, and, if Scheananigans is any clue, the feeling is mutual—though complicated.

As the Vanderpump Rules alum gears up for the national launch of her memoir My Good Side, she’s juggling mom life, a coast-to-coast book tour, and a podcast that doubles as a weekly confessional. The obvious fan question keeps popping up: Will Shay slide back in front of Bravo’s cameras anytime soon?

When listeners ask the hard stuff, Shay doesn’t flinch. That means we finally get first-person clarity on two hot topics—her future on reality TV and the current status of her friendship with longtime bestie Lala Kent. Neither answer is as dramatic as headline writers hope. Still, Shay’s candid takes offer plenty for Bravo sleuths to chew on while they wait for Vanderpump Rules to announce Season 12 cast contracts.

Scheana Shay weighs a reality TV comeback

Shay never pretends filming is easy. “We’re on reality TV, we all have podcasts, we talk about each other, and we talk about ourselves. So deal with it,” she laughs early in the episode. Yet her enthusiasm doesn’t translate into a firm commitment to appear on The Valley or another spin-off just yet. When a fan presses for a yes or no, she replies that she wants to finish the book tour first. “I couldn’t tell you where I’m gonna be a year from now…so yeah, TBD,” she states.

She’s not slamming the SUR door—she’s simply booked through the end of summer. In the coming months, Shay will juggle eleven live shows, on-stage games, moderators in every city, and daily FaceTime calls home to Summer Moon. There’s no wiggle room for a months-long shoot schedule, no matter how tempting a confessional chair might look.

Shay also reminds listeners that success no longer hinges solely on primetime airtime. Between her memoir, an upcoming EP, a fledgling plush toy fashion brand, and the podcast’s growing ad revenue, she’s proof that brand diversification is the new “holding a diamond.” If ratings remain solid and schedules align, expect a cameo—or something bigger—down the line.

Where her friendship with Lala Kent stands today

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Bravoholics love to dissect every Shay-Kent selfie (or lack thereof), but Shay shuts down the rumor mill with a single listener question. When asked whether the two “are still close,” Shay answers, “I was just over there twice last week. The girls were swimming together. We’re still super close, still neighbors—just because we don’t post doesn’t mean we’re not close.”

That line should stop doom-scroll speculation in its tracks. Shay explains that real-life moments sometimes matter more than your feed shows. Ocean and Summer Moon can splash in a pool without winding up on Instagram, and grown friends can eat pizza without tagging a brand collab.

She also points to a shared emotional skill set that keeps the relationship humming—their ability to forgive rapidly. “Lala and I can get over things. We forgive, and we move on,” she says. It’s a strategy that might puzzle some, but it keeps real-world peace for the two pals. Kent echoes the sentiment in a quick call-in, praising Shay’s loyalty and joking, “We’re the textbook example of fighting hard and loving harder.”

Why timing—not tension—drives her next move

Shay’s hesitation to re-sign a full-time Bravo contract has little to do with drama fatigue and everything to do with personal bandwidth. She’s the central support system for a toddler while maintaining a healthy marriage and investing in a new cafe in Costa Mesa. The book tour alone leaves her “nervous to be away from [her] daughter for a long time,” yet she still craves the face-to-face connection with fans who’ve remained loyal.

She’s also painfully aware of the emotional toll public scrutiny takes. “Anyone who makes it through a season of reality TV has a tough exterior,” she notes. The nonstop commentary still stings when negative comments pile up, especially now that she’s chronicling deeply personal losses in a memoir. Waiting until she can dive back into filming from a place of sturdier self-care feels smart, not flaky.

Maybe, maybe not

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Will Scheana Shay ever go back to reality TV? The most honest answer is when the timing lines up with motherhood, mental health, and merchandise drops. “TBD” might frustrate binge-watchers hungry for next-day drama. Still, it signals healthy boundaries for a woman who has spent a decade broadcasting every heartbreak, insecurity, and triumph.

As for Kent? The friendship remains intact, even if the Instagram feed stays quiet. Until schedules align and Shay feels that familiar itch for another confession cam marathon, the best way to keep up is to read My Good Side, snag a ticket to her live tour, and queue up new Scheananigans episodes.