VANDERPUMP Rules star Bock Davies has confessed he filmed the show for free when he initially joined the cast.
Bravo boss Andy Cohen, 55, mentioned Brock's salary during the VPR three-part reunion special for Season 11.
Vanderpump Rules star Brock Davies confessed he didn't make a dime during his first season on the showCredit: Bravo
Brock, who is fellow VPR star, Scheana Shay's husband, joined the show in Season 9Credit: Bravo
Andy Cohen first mentioned Brock's former salary during the show's three-part reunionCredit: Bravo
It happened while Andy discussed Ariana Madix's boyfriend Daniel Wai's little involvement in filming.
Ariana, 38, noted that her beau didn't want to be a part of the show, despite making a brief cameo via Facetime in a recent episode.
She also said that Daniel, 41, wasn't getting paid to film, which made him disinterested in participating.
However, Andy countered her statement and pointed out that her co-star, Brock, 34, wasn't making any money during his early days on the show.
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"Brock didn't get paid in the beginning and he was around," Andy said, directing his attention to Scheana Shay's husband.
The New Zealand-born star didn't deny the network stiffing him on a paycheck and nodded in agreement.
WHEN IT ALL STARTED
Brock joined the VPR cast during Season 9 after his engagement to Scheana.
The couple tied the knot in August 2023 with their now 3-year-old daughter, Summer Moon, as the flower girl.
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Bravo cameras were present for the nuptials and it later aired on the show.
Fans were shocked by the news that Brock wasn't making a dime to appear on VPR in the beginning and expressed their thoughts on social media.
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"Admitting that Brock sat his grown ass on that show not getting paid is truly embarrassing. Where is the shame? From both of them," one viewer wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"Even the Jersey housewives have enough business acumen to get their man paid," someone else commented, mentioning the Real Housewives of New Jersey, which several of the cast's significant others are a part of.
"He filmed all those scenes his first season and didn’t get paid? Then he filmed less his second season bc he made a fool of himself. So is this his first season getting paid???" a third fan wondered.
Meanwhile, others defended Brock and commended him for making a smart career move.
Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Cast
Vanderpump Rules has returned to Bravo for one of its most explosive seasons following the fallout of Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix's relationship.
Returning Cast Members
Lisa Vanderpump returns as one of the original cast mates and acts as a mentor and confidant to the group.
Ariana Madix returns hurt following her ex, Tom Sandoval, cheating on her.
James Kennedy has been expanding his DJ career and recently moved in with his girlfriend, Ally.
Katie Maloney is working hard to open her sandwich restaurant with Ariana as she navigates life post-divorce.
Lala Kent has struck up an unexpected friendship with Tom Schwartz, which has caused a rift between her and the rest of the girls.
Scheana Shay is navigating married life with Brock and a toddler as they leave the honeymoon period.
Tom Sandoval has been attempting to work on himself and start repairing his broken relationships.
Tom Schwartz embraces a new appearance change as he takes blows for helping his pal Tom in his affair with Ariana.
New Cast Members
Ally Lewber is focusing on becoming an astronomer attempting to find friendships in the group after she and James embrace suburban life.
Brock Davies has been testing out new dynamics as a family man
"I really like him. Good for him for taking the opportunity to show up and potentially have doors open for him in show biz," a fan praised.
I guess it was a gamble to help [Scheana's] storyline and get him on the show. He's a ft cast member now so I'd say it was worth it," said another.
"How is that embarrassing? That’s how it is for everyone if you are a significant other, or a friend of….until you are seen as long term, and then, possibly becoming a cast member. Brock isn’t the first, nor will be the last. That’s how reality TV works," a third remarked.
In March, former Bachelor contestant, Nick Viall, 43, Scheana and Brock of "practicing scenes" to get more air time.
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"I’m pretty sure Brock and Scheana practice their scenes," Nick said on his podcast The Viall Files.
"I don’t even say that with criticism. I think they kind of want to be part of the storyline, so they force storylines."
VPR is currently taking a hiatus from filming Season 12, as ratings have been rocky for the long-running series.
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During an exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun earlier this month, VPR frontrunner, Lisa Vanderpump, 63, assured fans that the show "will be back" given the explosive drama it delivered in recent seasons.
Brock and Scheana were recently accused of 'practicing scenes' to get more time on cameraCredit: Getty
