Vanderpump Villa is back with a fresh dose of drama in a stunning new location — and some familiar guests who are ready to shake things up!
In a PEOPLE exclusive look at the trailer for season 2 (premiering April 24 on Hulu), Lisa Vanderpump has selected a different luxury location to run this time around, but she still expects her staff members — both new and returning — to abide by her high standards.
“This season I have chosen this magnificent Italian castle,” Vanderpump says of the sprawling 12th-century property dubbed Castello Rosato.
In addition to choosing a new setting this season, the show’s matriarch has enlisted the help of Vanderpump Rules alum Stassi Schroeder to help keep her staff members in check.
“Remember when I used to tell you don’t get involved in other people’s business. Well now, I want you to do the exact opposite,” Vanderpump tells Schroeder in the above trailer, noting that her former employee is her “eyes and ears” at the castle.
Viewers can also expect even juicier drama to come this season thanks to some surprise guests at the castle — the cast of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives!
The trailer offers a sneak peek of the reality stars, who pioneered the famous MomTok, enjoying a fun-filled getaway at the Italian castle.
“Our next guests are the MomToks,” Vanderpump says in a confessional-style clip. “They’re a little bit naughty in their playtime.”
Some of the cast — including Demi Engemann, Jennifer Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Taylor and Mikayla Matthews — can be seen arriving at the castle before mingling with some of the staff members.
A potential spark between Engemann and returning staff member Marciano Brunette is hinted at in one scene, as she asks him, “Are you allowed to make your move on the guests?”
In a confessional-style clip, Brunette then says, “With Demi, there was just an instant connection.”
The clip intensifies as Engemann is seen having an intimate conversation with Brunette as she adds, “There’s still so much unresolved. It’s been up and down, up and down,” to which he responds dramatically, “Are you living with regret?”
With all the drama brewing at the castle, Schroeder notes, “I’m excited to stick my nose in business where it doesn’t belong.”
Meanwhile, Vanderpump is keeping the stakes high as she looks to reward her most “exceptional employee” with a job opportunity and a “spectacular” $30,000 bonus.
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“What a glorious summer we spent in an extraordinary castle, with a group of rambunctious, playful young people,” Vanderpump tells PEOPLE exclusively of the upcoming season.
“The highs, the lows, and everything in between were wrapped in a deliciously naughty package. It will be exciting to see it come to life on screen and for people to share our gorgeous summer in Italy.”
Vanderpump Villa season 2 premieres Thursday, April 24 on Hulu.
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