Bravo’snewreality show, which is a spin-off ofVanderpump Rules,isThe Valley.The Valleyis filledwith new faces, and also quite some familiar ones.Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright,andKristen Douteare allVanderpump Rulesveterans who chose to grace fan’s screens again with their hit new reality show. The new faces on this new show consist ofJesse Lally, Michelle Lally, Luke Broderick, Jasmine Goode, Zack Wickham, Danny Booko, Nia Booko, Janet Caperna,andJason Caperna.Season one was all about this cast trading in party life for family life. Danny and Nia are married and have three children together. Jax and Brittany have one child together and are currently going through a separation, as well as Jesse and Michelle.

Season One ofThe Valleyhas given fans a new glimpse into reality television. Usually, the most popular reality shows are filled with partying, going out, and a wild lifestyle. In this show, it is based more on suburban life. The cast tried to juggle family and work life while still having fun with their lives. Season one was not rainbows and butterflies though. When a show involves a cast member like Jax Taylor, there is bound to be drama going on. Fans are excited and eager to see what this cast is going to do in Season 2, especially with the drama going on in all of their personal lives.

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The Valley

A reality TV show that follows a group of friends in a luxurious Californian neighborhood, focusing on their glamorous lifestyles and intricate relationships. The series offers an inside look at their social lives, including parties, romantic entanglements, and personal conflicts. As the friends navigate their ambitions and loyalties, the show highlights the drama and challenges that come with living in an elite suburban setting.

Couples Drama During Season One of ‘The Valley’

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright got married onVanderpump Rulesand, later on, had their first child together.Fans were hoping that Jax would change his player waysand keep a woman as loved as Brittany, but sadly, that did not happen. Throughout Season One,cast members began to confront Jax about infidelity rumors, which Jax denied. Just like he did inVanderpump Rules.Jax and Brittany are going through a separation, which fans can expect to see during Season 2. As recently seen on social media, amid their separation,Brittany has been living in an Airbnb with their child, while Jax has been staying in their home. As fans saw in the season finale,Jax and Brittany opened a bar together. In Season 2 ofThe Valley,fans can expect to see what is going on between themand where they stand.

‘The Valley’s Jax Taylor Justifies Staying in the House After Brittany Left

“Starter house? No, it’s my dream house.”

Another couple that decided to call it quits on their marriage are Michelle and Jesse Lally. This couple split up after filming Season One ofThe Valley.Michelle and Jesse also have a child together,and they have been focused on co-parenting as well. Although this couple’s divorce does not come with as much baggage involving cheating scandals as Jax and Brittany, fans can still expect to watch how they decide to raise their daughter together. Both Jesse and Michelle have other partners now, which can be expected to be part of their storylines during Season 2.

Jax Taylor poses in a suit and white shirt for ‘House of Villains’

The Return of Kristen Doute

Kristen Doute’s return to reality TV can be described as unexpected, yet iconic.Kristen was an OG onVanderpump Rules.Throughout Kristen’s time on the show, the viewers saw her at the center of drama and scandals, going through different relationships and friendships, and being known for her crazy personality. WhenThe Valleyannounced that Kristen was returning to Bravo, fans knew right away thatshe would bring dramaand entertainment to the show.

During Kristen’s first season inThe Valley,she was made to look like the villain. Jax has a reputation for putting the blame on others and trying to make himself look drama-free, and that is exactly what he did to Kristen.The cast tried to ice Kristen outand decided to stop inviting her to events. What fans can look forward to watching once Season 2 airs is Kristen’s relationship with Luke, and where she stands with her fellow cast members. Fans can always count on Kristen to speak her mind and bring the drama, and that is what she will do throughout Season 2.

Kristen Doute’s posing for promo photo for ‘The Valley’

Brittany Cartwright’s Life During ‘The Valley’

Brittany Cartwright is her own person. A lot of the time, she is associated with her soon-to-be ex, Jax Taylor, but she has been a fan favorite since her time onVanderpump Rules,and fans continue to love and support her onTheValley.Throughout the first season, the viewers watched Brittany adapt to the suburban mom life, which is very different from her time onVanderpump Rules.Brittany used to be a tequila-loving SUR waitress who took trips to Las Vegas with her crew, bringing a sense of her old Kentucky lifestyle to West Hollywood.She is now a mother, trying to figure out her next move. Brittany has claimed that when Season 2 begins to film, she will remain drama-free. Fans can expect to watch Brittany play peacemaker with her cast members, and attempt to maintain a positive outlook on life while going through her separation from Jax Taylor.

The Valleywas quite unexpected to most Bravo fans. Viewers never thought that they would seeVanderpump Rulesalum on their screens again. Once Season 1 had aired, it was a hit. Old faces mixed with new ones was the perfect combination for a hit new reality show. Although the point ofThe Valleywas for viewers to experience a more “suburban lifestyle” type of show,the drama did not disappoint. Unexpectedly,this show did not get a reuniononce the season wrapped up filming. This left fans wondering what was going on between Jax and Brittany, Jesse and Michelle, and where the cast stands with Kristen Doute. A rumor has been swirling around thatVanderpump Rulesstars, Scheana Shay and Lala Kent, have an interest in joiningThe Valley. Kristen Doute had some words about that, but fans will just have to wait and see what happens, and who from the cast is either leaving or joining. Season 2 can be expected to bring drama, friendships, updates on which couples are still together and which are not, and if this cast as a whole will move past their differences and decide to film together.

Brittany Cartwright from Vanderpump Rules on Watch What Happens Live.

The Valleyis available to stream on Peacock in the US.

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