The Vanderpump Rules’ spin-off The Valley is one of Bravo’s hottest new shows, and season 1 has been a smash hit. The show spotlights previously exited Vanderpump Rules stars Kristen Doute, Jax Taylor, and Brittany Cartwright and their group of friends living in the San Fernando Valley in California. Since filming for The Valley season 1 wrapped, two of its leading couples have split. Jesse and Michelle Lally have been discussing the state of their marriage during the season and have separated since. More shockingly, Jax and Brittany have split, and she moved out of their shared home.
Capitalizing on the drama factor of Vanderpump Rules while showcasing its cast navigating adult and parenthood, The Valley has been a surprising hit. It would be a shame if the show ended after season 1, as season 2 could track the fallout of Jax and Brittany and Jesse and Michelle’s separations. With Vanderpump Rules currently on a downward spiral, Scheana Shay and Lala Kent should join The Valley as it better suits their current lifestyles. There’s been enough entertainment surrounding the show on and off-screen, making it one of the best reality TV shows right now.
The Valley Season 2 Latest News
Where Do Jax & Brittany Stand Now?
The hottest news surrounding The Valley is the multiple separations of its cast. It’s no surprise that Jesse and Michelle have split. Their time on The Valley season 1 has been rocky, and Kristen alleged that Michelle has been keeping a secret boyfriend behind her husband’s back for the past year of their relationship. However, Jax and Brittany’s separation post-filming is much more shocking. Jax was an OG on Vanderpump Rules, and Brittany became a beloved cast member of the series. She took him back after he cheated on her, and the two got married on Vanderpump Rules before they were fired.
Two couples on The Valley have split since the season 1 premiere.
Brittany confirmed she moved out of their shared home on a February 2024 episode of their shared podcast, When Reality Hits. Since she revealed they split in February, the pair has continued co-parenting but has not reconciled. Additional rumors surfaced that Jax hooked up with his publicist, Lori Krebs, though he insists nothing happened between them. He told Entertainment Tonight the rumors about him and Lori were “all just hearsay” and that “nothing happened there.”
Is The Valley Season 2 Confirmed?
Will There Be A Second Season Of The VPR Spin-Off?
The Valley season 2 has not been confirmed by Bravo. On their shared podcast, Balancing Act, Kristen and her boyfriend, Luke Broderick, said they “aren’t sure if there is a season 2” of The Valley in the works. Despite no confirmation of a second season, Kristen assured her podcast listeners that The Valley season 1 ratings had been “great” and that she’d “love to hope and assume” that there will be a second season of the show. “We have not been technically picked up or asked back,” Kristen added.
The Valley Season 2 Potential Release Window
When Would The Valley Season 2 Come Out?
The Valley season 1 premiered on May 19, 2024. It’s unclear how many episodes the season will have. According to TMZ, Vanderpump Rules will not film throughout this summer like its typical production schedule. The pause will not affect The Valley, as reported by Deadline, meaning season 2 could be filmed this summer. Following its season 1 release window, The Valley season 2 will be released sometime in spring 2025, likely in May. If renewed, Bravo will want to pick up cameras soon to document the state of both Jax and Brittany and Jesse and Michelle’s marriages.
The Valley Season 2 Potential Cast
Who Could Join The Valley Season 2?
The Valley season 2 cast has not been confirmed, but all season 1 personalities would likely return. Jax, Brittany, and Kristen are shoo-ins for the second season, and it’s assumed Kristen’s boyfriend, Luke, will also return. Jesse and Michelle may opt out of returning because of their marital issues, but that's also a reason for them to return. Janet Caperna is likely to return with her husband, Jason Caperna, as she’s appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen and recently gave birth to her son.
Danny and Nia Booko have become The Valley’s fan-favorite couple, and Jasmine Goode and Zack Wickham make great additions to the cast. It’s been speculated that with the Vanderpump Rules production being paused, Scheana and Lala could join The Valley season 2. The Valley is centered around family life as opposed to the partying lifestyle that Vanderpump Rules is known for. Scheana and Lala are both mothers and are better suit the spin-off. On her Scheananigans podcast, Scheana said she would love to film “more crossovers” on The Valley, especially since the “whole crew” are her close friends.
The return of The Valley is still up in the air. Nonetheless, The Valley season 1 has shocked viewers, offering a refreshing dynamic about a group of friends that was created based on Vanderpump Rules. The Valley season 2 could be announced by the finale, but nothing is confirmed.
