James Kennedy Says Yes to Lake Como, Baby on the Way

The Vanderpump Rules alum just traded the drama of Bravo for romance on one of Europe’s most stunning backdrops. James Kennedy got down on one knee at Villa d’Este on Lake Como in Italy, and girlfriend Jordan Meyers said yes—making this engagement the kind of Hollywood moment that actually feels genuine for once.

What makes this particularly interesting is the timeline. Just weeks before the proposal, news broke that James and Jordan are expecting their first child together. So this isn’t just a spontaneous romantic gesture—it’s a man who’s clearly ready to build something real with someone new. After previous engagements to Raquel Leviss (which ended in 2021) and his subsequent relationship with Ally Lewber that played out on camera, James seems to have finally stepped away from the reality TV revolving door and found his footing.

The DJ shared carousel photos from the picturesque proposal on Instagram Tuesday, keeping his caption simple but heartfelt:“We’re engaged!! I love you, adventures with you forever and ever. Thank you for making me the luckiest guy in the world.”It’s the kind of sentiment you’d normally roll your eyes at, except there’s something refreshing about seeing someone from the Vanderpump Rules universe actually choosing to build a life off-camera instead of mining every relationship milestone for storylines.

Lake Como as the setting doesn’t hurt either. Villa d’Este is the kind of place where proposals become memories, not just content—though James did share it with his followers, so there’s clearly still a little bit of reality TV instinct in there. But honestly? After years of watching his personal life unfold on a Bravo soundstage, a man deserves to have something beautiful that’s his own.