James Kennedy has responded to recently sharing an image with controversial siblings Andrew and Tristan Tate.
“I regret posting a photo with the Tate brothers at an event last night,” Kennedy, 32, wrote via Instagram Stories on Saturday, March 8. “I was unfamiliar with their content and the allegations against them. I only knew them as podcasters [who] had posted a viral clip about Vanderpump.”
He continued, “I have since educated myself and condemn their beliefs. I am sorry to all that I offended.”
The Bravo star had performed at the LIV Las Vegas nightclub on Friday, March 7, during which he snapped a pic with the Tates. The photo has since been removed from Kennedy’s social media page. Neither of the brothers has publicly addressed meeting Kennedy.
Andrew, 38, and Tristan, 38, have faced multiple accusations of sexual assault and human trafficking charges in both Romania and the United Kingdom. The brothers have denied every allegation.
“We live in a democratic society where it’s innocent until proven guilty and I think my brother and I are largely misunderstood,” Andrew told reporters last month after he and his sibling flew into the United States. “There’s a lot of opinions about us, a lot of things that got around about us on the internet.”
He stressed, “We’ve yet to be convicted of any crime in our lives ever.”
The two former kickboxers remained in Romania since they were first arrested on rape and trafficking claims in December 2022. News broke earlier this month that the U.S. state of Florida also plans to open a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan’s alleged behavior.
Vanderpump Rules personality James Kennedy broke his silence after being arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence. “We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations levied by the Burbank Police Department against James,” attorneys for Kennedy, 32, said in a Friday, December 13, statement. “We understand that there were no injuries and […]
“Fleeing our jurisdiction will not stop Florida’s ongoing criminal investigation,” the state’s attorney general, James Uthmeier, wrote via X on Thursday, March 6. “We will continue working with our law enforcement and partners around the world to fight human trafficking and sexual abuse.”
Earlier on Thursday, Andrew tweeted that Florida was “very welcoming” and he planned to “see you in a few years.”
Kennedy’s Friday set, meanwhile, marked a return to his DJ career following a December 2024 relapse and domestic violence arrest. (Kennedy was arrested for an alleged altercation with now-ex Ally Lewber. He denied the claims, which never resulted in formal charges.)
“I am taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth and being present for my loved ones,” Kennedy wrote via Instagram in December 2024. “Navigating challenging moments is not easy but I am determined to learn, grow and move forward with the incredible support system around me.”