James Kennedy is seriously focused on his sobriety after being arrested for domestic violence.
“James and (girlfriend Ally Lewber) are still living separately, but they haven’t broken up,” a source close to the couple said exclusively Us Weekly on Monday, January 13. “James has been super focused on self-improvement and his composure and he’s doing well. He attended the meeting schedule and was supportive and took it very seriously.”
The source added: “He was also in the studio making music, working out and spending time with good friends and his dog. He is optimistic about the new year and really emphasizes his health and well-being.” Our has reached out to Lewber’s representatives for comment.
Kennedy’s latest sobriety report comes a day after Lewber, 29, an astrologer, teased “new beginnings” for 2025 via TikTok on Sunday, January 12.
Vanderpump Rules alum James Kennedy is trying to get back on track after his recent domestic violence arrest. “James is trying to get everyone back, including (girlfriend) Ally (Lewber),” a source told Us Weekly exclusively. “If he doesn’t stay sober, he knows he has a lot to lose.” According to the insider, Lewber, (…)
“This is a transitional year,” she said. “We are moving to a new area that we have never experienced, or for a very long time. We all experience and co-create a new reality together. So it’s really up to us how we want to show up this year.”
Lewber also said they are “expecting change” in 2025, which she noted is “not easy, but always rewarding.”
“Remember it’s okay to feel, it’s great to feel,” Lewber continued. “Again, we are human. But it is also nice to remember that we are in the process of change. There is still so much, so much magic to look forward to this year.”
James Kennedy.
Amanda Edwards/Getty ImagesOur confirmed in December 2024 that Kennedy, 32, was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence after Burbank police responded to a call “in reference to an argument between a male and a female.” A witness claims they saw Kennedy allegedly grab the woman and throw her to the ground, but officers who arrived at the scene reportedly did not see any visible injuries on the woman. Kennedy was later released on $20,000 bail.
James Kennedy made a statement about how his mental health — and sobriety — is a priority days after he was arrested on misdemeanor domestic violence charges. “I am committed to making significant changes in my life,” Kennedy, 32, wrote via Instagram Story on Tuesday, Dec. 17. “I take the time to focus on my composure, (…)
“We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations made against James by the Burbank Police Department,” Kennedy’s attorneys said in a statement. statement for Our at that time. “It is our understanding that there were no injuries and we hope that, after a careful review, the city’s attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.”
Lewber and Kennedy had been in a relationship since 2022. Days after his arrest, Lewber broke her silence via Instagram Story, thanking “everyone who reached out to me with love and support and checking in on me.” She continued: “I’m fine and right now I’m taking the time I need. I deeply appreciate all the kindness and respect for my privacy during this time.”
After the incident, the source exclusively said Our that Lewber and Kennedy are currently “a little distant” from each other, but as far as their relationship is concerned “it’s not over.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call National domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.