I wonder if it’s the humanity of the cast too. We saw in the latest episode that the conversation with Mya was actually really introspective and sensitive. Now, imagine Jax having that convo. 

Summer House’s cast is made up of just better people. Vanderpump (aside from Ariana)… not quite. 

They have two different production companies (SH is Truly, VPR is Evolution). Something tells me Truly does a better job vetting and prepping its newbies. while Evolution is like, ok, you're hot and messy, you got the job. Now, that said, Truly did cast Alex, who is just a total dud, bless his heart, so there's gotta be a happy medium between Problematic Tweeters and MilkToast Weight Lifters.

I think it’s because they’re genuinely good people. Also,  VPR was too much focus on everyone getting married, Meanwhile, we only have one engaged couple on Summer House. Dynamics changing, partying, and them actually all living together also affect these things.

Also, the Summer House cast has other stuff going on outside of filming. Some VPR cast mates sort of had a life outside the show, but no one has been as successful in their own pursuits as the SH cast. So the SH cast isn’t as desperate to generate BS storylines to continue getting those checks, and also aren’t as obsessed with boxing out new cast members that threaten their position. 

…than Vanderpump at adding new cast members? Remember how horrible the last few Vpump seasons have been? Meanwhile, Summer House adds Ciara and Mya and it’s like ✨✨✨.

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