'Vanderpump Rules' Season Five: Stassi Schroeder Returns, Katie Maloney Wedding?

Vanderpump Rules has officially been renewed for a fifth season.

On Wednesday, Bravo announced the renewal of 14 of its shows and on the docket for a late 2016 premiere is the SUR Lounge-based series.

"Bravo has ordered new seasons of 14 of its current series, including new installments of 'Real Housewives' set in Orange County, Beverly Hills and Atlanta," The Wrap reported. "Other renewed series include 'Manzo’d with Children,' 'Flipping Out,' and 'Don’t Be Tardy,' which will premiere in the summer, and 'Married to Medicine Atlanta,' 'Below Deck,' 'Ladies of London,' 'Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles,' 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' and 'Vanderpump Rules,' which will premiere later in 2016."

Months ago, Kristen Doute spoke of the show's possible return.

"We assume so," Doute said during an appearance on Inappropriate Earl, via Fashion & Style. "We haven't gotten the official word yet, but this is the longest season we've ever had. They can't really tell us, 'No.' Our ratings are good. I mean, that would be a huge mistake [to cancel]."

"I think there are certain new cast members that definitely put a little bit of a show on. I don't buy it, James [and] Lala," Doute continued. "For myself and the core cast, we've been [real] since day one. Trust me, if I was trying to amp it up [for the show], that would not work in my benefit."

When the host brought up Ariana Madix's season four negativity, Doute said she and her co-stars were hoping she'd quit the show befor season five.

"That's kind of how we all feel," Kristen responded to the claim that Ariana is always negative on the show. "F**king quit. Do us all a favor."

As for what fans can expect out of the new season, Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz are currently engaged and planning to wed, which could be featured, and when it comes to Stassi Schroeder, her return to a full-time role seems likely now that she's close with nearly all of her co-stars.

Vanderpump Rules season five will air on Bravo later this year.