{"id":2455032,"date":"2026-06-11T18:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2455032"},"modified":"2026-06-11T18:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:24:26","slug":"vanderpump-rules-james-kennedy-expecting-first-baby-with-girlfriend-jordan-meyers-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/vanderpump-rules-james-kennedy-expecting-first-baby-with-girlfriend-jordan-meyers-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cVanderpump Rules\u201d&#8217; James Kennedy Expecting First Baby with Girlfriend Jordan Meyers (Exclusive)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">James Kennedy and Jordan Meyers are expecting their first baby and have been together for eight months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meyers, 23, met Kennedy through Instagram and attended one of his DJ shows before their relationship began<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kennedy has focused on sobriety, charity work and his DJ career<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/vanderpump-rules-alum-dayna-kathan-comes-out-in-pride-instagram-post-11995493\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Vanderpump Rules;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Vanderpump Rules&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>Vanderpump Rules<\/em><\/a> star James Kennedy is speaking out for the first time about <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/ally-lewber-shocked-to-hear-report-that-james-kennedy-is-expecting-a-baby-11975607\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:the pregnancy rumors;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;the pregnancy rumors&quot;}\" class=\"link \">the pregnancy rumors<\/a> that have surrounded him for the past month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a statement shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Kennedy, 34, reveals that he is dating North Carolina native Jordan Meyers, 23, and that the pair is expecting their first baby together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe are thrilled to share that Jordan and I are expecting our first child together,\u201d Kennedy says. \u201cWe have previously kept our relationship out of the public eye, and this is the first time we\u2019re sharing it publicly. We wanted to keep things personal while we were building our relationship together, and we\u2019ve shared this news privately with close friends and family for some time now.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>James Kennedy and his girlfriend Jordan Meyers.<br \/>Credit: James Kennedy<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meyers, who is currently four months pregnant, says, \u201cThe second I met James, we instantly felt such a strong spark between us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As for how they became acquainted, she shares, \u201cWe initially connected on Instagram and then met in person at one of his shows. I\u2019m from North Carolina, so I went to visit James for what was supposed to be \u2018three days,\u2019 which has now turned into eight months together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Watching our love grow and preparing to become parents together has been the most incredible experience,&#8221; adds Meyers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Regarding the timing of the decision to go public with their relationship, Kennedy says, \u201cAs we prepare for this next chapter, it felt like the right moment to share it more widely. This is an incredibly special and meaningful time for us, and we feel deeply grateful to be stepping into this new chapter surrounded by love and support from our family and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"James Kennedy and his girlfriend Jordan Meyers.Credit: James Kennedy\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Th1ahkRdm4ylAYl0zrpCIg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/a98917d49d111bfd3b4c27b5d9249799\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>James Kennedy and his girlfriend Jordan Meyers.<br \/>Credit: James Kennedy<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The DJ goes on to say, \u201cIt\u2019s been a grounding and exciting part of our lives, and we\u2019re looking forward to everything ahead. As we get ready to welcome our baby, we\u2019re focused on embracing all of the joy, growth, and change that comes with becoming parents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI\u2019m so excited for all the beautiful memories still to come\u00a0 \u2014 we are already so in love with our little one!\u201d Meyers adds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Before dating Meyers, Kennedy dated <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/who-is-ally-lewber-james-kennedy-7567104\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Ally Lewber;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Ally Lewber&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Ally Lewber<\/a>, 30, from January 2022 to January 2025. Lewber joined <em>Vanderpump Rules<\/em> in 2023 as Kennedy&#8217;s girlfriend. They split shortly after Kennedy <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/vanderpump-rules-james-kennedy-arrested-on-suspicion-of-domestic-violence-8760616\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:was arrested;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;was arrested&quot;}\" class=\"link \">was arrested<\/a> on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence on Dec. 10, at the couple&#8217;s Burbank, Calif., home. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/vanderpump-rules-james-kennedy-will-not-face-criminal-charges-after-his-arrest-8778869\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Charges were never filed;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Charges were never filed&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Charges were never filed<\/a>, and Lewber later said she was not \u201churt physically\u201d that night, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/ally-lewber-speaks-out-for-first-time-about-ex-james-kennedy-arrest-exclusive-11710871\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:but \u201cemotionally.\u201d;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;but \u201cemotionally.\u201d&quot;}\" class=\"link \">but \u201cemotionally.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"James Kennedy and his girlfriend Jordan Meyers.Credit: James Kennedy\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/NT5hgoNvLJHd0y7Di2Yg4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/1b3766883915a4c0905e8142783af769\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>James Kennedy and his girlfriend Jordan Meyers.<br \/>Credit: James Kennedy<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Following the arrest, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/james-kennedy-taking-time-to-focus-on-sobriety-after-domestic-violence-arrest-8760911\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Kennedy took to Instagram;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kennedy took to Instagram&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Kennedy took to Instagram<\/a> to speak out about the incident. &#8220;I am committed to making meaningful changes in my life. I am taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth and being present for my loved ones,&#8221; Kennedy wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;PEOPLE'&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong> PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a><strong> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Navigating challenging moments is not easy, but I am determined to learn, grow, and move forward with the incredible support system around me,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kennedy previously dated two other <em>Vanderpump Rules<\/em> castmates: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tv\/raquel-leviss-gushed-about-tom-sandoval-before-their-affair-was-exposed\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Raquel Leviss;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Raquel Leviss&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Raquel Leviss<\/a>, 31, and Kristin Doute, 43. He and Leviss got engaged in May 2021 before ending their five-year-long relationship in December of that year. Kennedy and Doute dated between 2014 and 2015 following <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tv\/kristen-doute-calls-tom-sandoval-leech-dragging-down-ariana-madix-on-scheana-shay-podcast-about-raquel-leviss-drama\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:her split from Vanderpump Rules' costar Tom Sandoval;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;her split from Vanderpump Rules'&quot;}\" class=\"link \">her split from Vanderpump Rules&#8217; costar Tom Sandoval<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Over the past 18 months, Kennedy says he has been focused on charitable initiatives \u2014 such as the Midnight Mission, Vanderpump Dogs, Pups Without Borders and homeless shelters and recovery centers in L.A. \u2014 along with his DJ career and staying sober. He has recently appeared at Coachella\u2019s Neon Carnival, Diplo\u2019s HonkyTonk at Stagecoach, EDC and holds residencies at LIV at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/vanderpump-rules-james-kennedy-expecting-first-baby-with-girlfriend-jordan-meyers-exclusive-11995527\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:People;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;People&quot;}\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW James Kennedy and Jordan Meyers are expecting their first baby and have been together for eight months Meyers, 23, met Kennedy through Instagram and attended one of his DJ shows before their relationship began Kennedy has focused on sobriety, charity work and his DJ career Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy is speaking [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2455033,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25177],"tags":[482556,482557,365184,54029],"class_list":["post-2455032","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrities","tag-james-kennedy","tag-jordan-meyers","tag-kennedy","tag-vanderpump-rules"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Vanderpump-Rules-James-Kennedy-Expecting-First-Baby-with-Girlfriend-Jordan.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455032","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2455032"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455032\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2455034,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455032\/revisions\/2455034"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2455033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2455032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2455032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2455032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}