Jo Wenberg

Jo Wenberg
Nationality	American
Occupation	Reality television personality
Known for	Appearing on Vanderpump Rules (Season 11)

Jo Wenberg is an American reality television personality who gained public attention through her appearance on Season 11 of the Bravo reality series Vanderpump Rules, which aired in 2024. Wenberg became a notable figure on the show primarily through her romantic involvement with cast member Tom Schwartz, with their on-again, off-again situationship becoming a central storyline during the season. Her confessional debut on the series and subsequent revelations about her relationship with Schwartz generated significant media coverage and fan discussion. The dynamic between Wenberg and Schwartz continued to attract attention well beyond the season's airing, with updates on their status reported through mid-2025. While Wenberg was not among the original or longstanding cast members of the series, her arrival during the show's eleventh season placed her at the center of one of its more discussed interpersonal narratives.

Career

Vanderpump Rules Season 11

Wenberg appeared on Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules, the long-running Bravo reality series that premiered in January 2013 as a spin-off of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The series, which focuses on Lisa Vanderpump and the staff at her West Hollywood restaurants and bars, had been on the air for over a decade by the time Wenberg made her appearance.

During Season 11, Wenberg's primary storyline revolved around her romantic connection with Tom Schwartz, one of the show's established cast members. In March 2024, Bravo documented Wenberg's confessional debut on the series, during which she discussed being "intimate" with Schwartz. The confessional marked a significant moment for Wenberg on the show, transitioning her from a peripheral figure to a more prominent presence within the season's narrative. Coverage from the confessional also explored where Wenberg and Schwartz stood in their relationship following the events depicted in Season 11.

Relationship with Tom Schwartz

The relationship between Wenberg and Schwartz became one of the more discussed storylines emerging from Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules. Their connection was characterized in media coverage as a "situationship" — a term describing a romantic involvement that lacks clear definition or commitment.

In April 2024, Schwartz publicly shared additional details about his romance with Wenberg, stating that he did not regret the relationship. Bravo reported that Schwartz was "sharing new information on his romance with Jo Wenberg" at that time.

However, the relationship between Wenberg and Schwartz subsequently deteriorated. In May 2024, Schwartz explained publicly that he had cut Wenberg out of his life, citing what he described as "dangerous accusations" that led to their falling out. The nature of the specific accusations was a subject of discussion among viewers and in media coverage surrounding the show.

Season 11 Reunion

Wenberg participated in the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 reunion, marking her first appearance at a reunion taping for the series. In March 2024, Schwartz was reported to have offered Wenberg advice ahead of her first reunion appearance, which he characterized as "not a personal attack." The advice was described as "controversial" in Bravo's coverage, suggesting it generated discussion among the show's fanbase and other cast members.

Social Media and Public Response

In November 2023, following the airing of her first season on the show, Wenberg made her social media accounts public. After doing so, she addressed cast members and elements of her experience on Vanderpump Rules through her social media platforms. Yahoo Entertainment reported that Wenberg "addressed her first season on" the show and weighed in on various Vanderpump Rules cast members after transitioning her social media presence from private to public.

The decision to make her social media public was notable given the intense scrutiny that Vanderpump Rules cast members and associated figures typically face from the show's dedicated viewer base. By engaging directly with fans and commenting on her fellow cast members, Wenberg entered a broader public discourse that extends well beyond the episodes themselves.

Post-Season 11 Developments

The relationship between Wenberg and Schwartz continued to attract media attention throughout 2025, even after the conclusion of Season 11. In June 2025, Schwartz provided an update on his status with Wenberg, revealing that she had him "still blocked" on social media or phone contacts. Despite this, Schwartz expressed a conciliatory attitude, stating, "Don't hold a grudge." Yahoo Entertainment also reported on this update, describing their dynamic as a "hot and cold situationship" that had played out on the series.

By October 2025, Schwartz had moved on romantically, revealing that he was dating someone new. Bravo reported that Schwartz stated he was "in a good place" and provided details about his new relationship, which did not involve Wenberg.

Vanderpump Rules Context

Vanderpump Rules premiered on Bravo on January 7, 2013, and was developed as the first spin-off from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The series focuses on Lisa Vanderpump and the employees and social circles surrounding her West Hollywood establishments, including SUR Restaurant & Lounge, Pump Restaurant, and Tom Tom. Over its run, the show has aired twelve seasons and spawned three spin-off series: Vanderpump Rules After Show, Vanderpump Rules: Jax & Brittany Take Kentucky, and The Valley.

The show has undergone significant cast changes over the years. In 2020, cast members Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute were fired from the series. Later that same year, Jax Taylor also departed the series. These departures created opportunities for new cast members and recurring figures, such as Wenberg, to assume more prominent roles in subsequent seasons.

By the time Wenberg appeared in Season 11, the show had been renewed multiple times and had become one of Bravo's established franchises. Her involvement came during a period of transition for the series, which had seen considerable cast turnover and narrative shifts in its later seasons.

Personal Life

Wenberg's personal life outside of her television appearances has remained relatively private. The most publicly documented aspect of her personal life is her romantic involvement with Tom Schwartz, which was depicted on Vanderpump Rules Season 11 and discussed extensively in subsequent media coverage.

The relationship progressed through multiple phases in the public eye: an initial romantic connection that was revealed during the show's airing, a period of openness from both parties about the nature of their involvement, and ultimately a falling out in which Schwartz cited "dangerous accusations" as the cause of their split. As of June 2025, Wenberg had blocked Schwartz on social media or phone contacts, indicating that the relationship had not been reconciled.

Wenberg initially maintained private social media accounts but made them public in November 2023, following the filming of her season on the show. This decision allowed her to engage more directly with the show's audience and comment publicly on her experiences.