Vanderpump Rules star Venus Binkley believes Marcus Johnson and Kim Suarez's relationship really is that bumpy. "Most definitely," Venus exclusively shared with Us Weekly on Tuesday, January 13, when asked whether his costars' romance is toxic. "A couple that breaks up every week is not a couple that is ever going to last." During season 12 of the Bravo reality show - that now features a brand-new group of SUR employees - Venus has questioned whether Marcus and Kim should continue their up-and-down romance. In recent episodes, Venus has been surprised by how the pair have reacted to what he says are simply honest opinions. Go Behind the Scenes of 'VPR' Season 12 Cast's 1st Photo Shoot "I guess watching Marcus and Kim be like, 'Venus is coming for my relationship.' I'm like, 'I'm not coming for your relationship,'" Venus explained to Us. "I'm just stating facts of how you're making me feel." Kim has previously told Us that her romance with Marcus is "misunderstood." Although Marcus and Venus started the season off as close friends, things have taken a turn with the pair feuding on screen. As viewers continue to watch emotional conversations play out between the two, Venus can't help but admit that he misses the bond they once had. Venus Binkley, Marcus Johnson, Kim Suarez Bravo (x3) "I do miss the friendship that I had with him when we first became friends, before filming and everything, because we just kind of banter and go back and forth," he shared. "I love how he misbehaves. I just hate it when it involves me, or when it's kind of hard to watch. When he's fighting with Kim, it's just unnecessary or disrespectful." During a recent episode of Vanderpump Rules, Marcus reflected on his evolving relationship with Venus. 'VPR' Star Natalie Maguire Admits She 'Deserved' SUR Suspension Over Fight "Once me and Venus fell out, I 100 percent went to everyone at SUR and told them everything Venus has ever said about them," he said in a confessional interview. "Once I realized it's f*** me? Brother, it is definitely f*** you." To this day, Venus said he has empathy for Marcus losing both of his parents and Kim's emotional side. When watching the show back, however, Venus said it's hard to picture a future where the trio is as strong as they once were. "I actually, genuinely, genuinely love them. It's hard for me not to when I'm constantly around them, and they're always coming to me," he shared. "But I think now that ship has sailed where they have their relationship with me, and it's gonna always be separate. I'll never be in the middle of that ever again." New 'Vanderpump Rules' Cast Addresses 'Negativity' Surrounding Reboot For the record, Venus said he will no longer be spilling any tea to Marcus at Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant. After everything he's been through with his coworker, some things may just need to be kept private. "I'm not gonna be telling Marcus any of my secrets or any of my feelings towards people," Venus said. "There's a certain boundary that I have with what kind of friend I can have out of him, and that's it." Vanderpump Rules airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET. Stream new episodes the next day on Peacock.
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Vanderpump Rules' Venus Reacts to Marcus and Kim's Bumpy Relationship
January 14, 2026
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