Vanderpump RulesCast Supports Jesse Montana After He Was Diagnosed With Brain Tumor: 'The Fight of His Life'

Mar. 15, 2025

Ariana Madix and Jesse Montana.Photo:Ariana Madix/Instagram

Ariana Madix/Instagram

The cast ofVanderpump Rulesis sending well wishes to their close friend as he prepares for brain surgery.

Jesse Montana, who’s appeared on the Bravo show multiple times as a guest star, was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, according to aGoFundMecreated on his behalf.

“On Monday November 27th at 6am, Jesse’s body undertook three seizures, two of which were thankfully in the comfort of his own home before the ambulance arrived,” the post stated. “Once arriving to Cedars Sinai Hospital in LA, they further examined Jesse and sadly found a tumor in his brain. With no prior symptoms or illnesses this came as a complete shock.”

Jesse Montana.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

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Montana’s loved ones said he is “recovering amazingly” and his brain surgery is scheduled for Dec. 4.

“No one is cooler than my dear friend@thejessemontana🔮 right now he needs our good thoughts and our help,”Ariana Madixwrote onInstagramalongside photos of her with Montana over the years.

Jesse Montana.Joseph Newham/GoFundMe

Joseph Newham/GoFundMe

Scheana Shayalso posted a video montage of her more than 10-year friendship with Montana, sharing that he “lights up every room he enters.”

“Life truly can change in an instant,” she captioned thepost. “He suffered 3 seizures and was rushed to the hospital where they found a brain tumor. He has surgery scheduled for Monday and needs all of the thoughts, prayers and help we can give him.”

Additionally,Lala Kentshared a message urging those who can to donate to Montana’s GoFundMe page as he’s in “the fight of his life.”

“Jesse is one of the kindest people I have ever known,” shewrote. “His enthusiasm for life is infectious. He is always the one to make you feel you are welcome and you belong. He’s tough as they come, and we know he will get through this- but we want his sole focus to be on his recovery.”

Katie Maloney,Kristina Kelly,Ally Lewber, also shared their well wishes on their Instagram Stories.

Montana, an actor and model, first appeared onVanderpump Rulesin season 4. As a longtime friend of many cast members, he also returned for a guest appearance throughout season 8.

The GoFundMe page has already raised over $84,000 to support his medical bills ahead of his lengthy recovery.

“If you know Jesse at all, you know he would do absolutely anything for his friends and family. He’s always the first person there when anybody needs anything and we want to help support him in anyway possible,” the post reads. “We have created this Go Fund Me to hopefully urge any/all of you to help remove this financial burden from Jesse and allow him to heal with his loved ones in peace!”

source: people.com