Lisa Vanderpump Talks ‘Pump Rules’ Evolution as Cast ‘Grows Up’ (Exclusive)

Lisa Vanderpump video chats with ET to spill all on season 9 of ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ which returned to Bravo after an extended hiatus and a number of cast changes. Lisa addresses where she stands today with the departed stars -- including Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright and Kristen Doute -- and explains why their exits won’t be addressed on screen. She also shares insight into why Charli Burnett was the only season 8 newbie to survive the transition into season 9. Plus, Lisa discusses the evolution of the show after nearly a decade on TV and why this season felt like the time to break the fourth wall and address the cast’s fame on camera. Lisa also reacts to ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Garcelle Beauvais’ suggestion that she return to that show, and to former co-star Lisa Rinna’s claim that LVP ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to go back to ‘Housewives.’ Finally, Lisa discusses the exciting news in her life: becoming a grandma -- or as she plans to be called, ‘Nanny Pinky!’ ‘Vanderpump Rules’ airs Tuesdays on Bravo.