Reality TV star Chris Hahn is back in the spotlight, following his featured role in the latest season of Vanderpump Rules.
Chris, who lives in Los Angeles, usually wakes up at 8:00 am, and enjoys avocado on toast before grabbing his surfboard and hitting the waves.
A couple of hours later, he stops for lunch, usually opting for something light such as an acai bowl or tuna poke bowl. This is followed by some downtime, often designated for reading, or as a content creator, his time is spent making a few TikToks or an Instagram post for the next day or two. This is then followed by a quick visit to the gym.
“I try to get four meals a day. I’m all about the diet and eating clean. So I probably go to the gym for a light workout. I don’t do crazy heavy workouts anymore.”
When the sun goes down, Chris enjoys catching up with friends or meeting new people in one of LA’s nightlife hotspots. One of his favourite spots to frequent is Fia, one of Santa Monica’s most acclaimed dining destinations.
Despite having dabbled with reality television before, he said that his time on Vanderpump Rules has so far been the highlight. Different from his experiences on dating shows in the past, Chris said this was an opportunity for him to share more of his life with viewers.
“I’m able to really draw out that story of who I am, other than just my love interest and my dating side of my life. This is being able to share everything: my friends, family, and of course my love interests, as well as what I’m doing with my life,” he said.
Broadcasting every day-to-day detail to a global audience may not be something everyone is keen to try. For Chris, he said signing up for reality TV has meant taking the good with the bad.
“I feel like we’re all human, you know. So we all know that no one’s perfect. We all have ups and downs, and I think that’s the beauty of life. I feel like displaying every part of it, whether it’s good or whether it’s bad, or whether it’s the problems you have or the ups that you have.”
He added that he has come to terms with the fact that there will always be people who criticise. On the other hand, there will also be people who show their love towards the show.
Although Vanderpump Rules is one of the most popular reality shows in New Zealand, Hahn has never made the trip down under. When asked if he ever would, the answer was clear.
“One thousand percent yes! I have always wanted to go to both the North and South Islands. I’m a really big surfer, so I’d be keen to explore Raglan and some of your other beaches.”
Chris said he met some Kiwis whilst travelling around Europe a few years back, and had a great time getting to know them.
His goals for 2026 are to become a better version of himself, and get in the best shape that he can. He added that he’d be keen to try therapy, and making money is always on the list.
“Just being there for my friends and family, and gaining more control over my life, and just becoming happier. I think happiness is success at the end of the day, so finding it is wonderful.”
Brand new episodes of Vanderpump Rules S12 streaming Wednesdays first on Hayu same day as the USA.
