The Valley crew is reuniting and ready to talk about the good, bad and downright wild parts of their lives during and in the wake of a drama-filled season 3.
On Wednesday, August 5, Bravo kicked off a three-part reunion special where Andy Cohen brought cast members Danny Booko, Nia Sanchez, Kristen Doute, Luke Broderick, Janet Caperna, Jason Caperna, Brittany Cartwright, Jasmine Goode, Jesse Lally, Michelle Saniei, Zack Wickham, Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz together again.
Right off the bat, Andy explored a variety of topics with the cast, including Brittany’s ongoing relationship with estranged husband Jax Taylor.
“I think he is sober,” she claimed, “but that doesn’t change someone’s personality.”
Keep reading to see all the revelations from the season 3 reunion and watch The Valley on Bravo Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
Michelle Saniei Stays Mum on Dr. Dre Romance
After Michelle was spotted holding hands with legendary rapper Dr. Dre in Malibu earlier this year, Andy tried to get the realtor to dish on the details of her private romance.
“I don’t really want to get into it,” she said before denying ex-husband Jesse’s claim that she signed an NDA. “I’m just protecting what we have right now. It’s new, and we’re getting to know each other. We met through a mutual friend. I’m just having fun and living my life”
When asked to share his reaction to the coupling, Jesse thought it was initially “funny.”
“Everyone thought it was AI at the beginning,” he said. “For me, we are now officially divorced. She is her own person. She can do whatever she wants.”
Jesse Lally Details His Falling Out With Jax Taylor
When Jax stepped away from The Valley ahead of season 3 to focus on his ongoing sobriety journey and mental health, much of the cast kept their distance from the former Vanderpump Rules star.
Jesse, however, tried to keep his friendship with Jax off camera — until things took a turn.
“We had a bit of a falling out after BravoCon. He came after me pretty aggressively by text message about an interview [my girlfriend] Lacy and I had done on a red carpet for an addiction charity,” Jesse claimed. “He reacted without watching the interview. It really bothered me, and I finally told him two days ago on the phone.”
Brittany made it clear that Jax is untrustworthy when she reminded the cast, “He’s said horrible things about every single person on this stage — even Tom.”
Brittany Cartwright’s Divorce Status With Jax Taylor
Nearly two years after filing for divorce from Jax, Brittany said she is still not officially split from her ex. As a result, her estranged husband’s name is still on the house.
“I pay for everything,” Brittany said of the pair’s finances, before claiming she is still paying off Jax’s $1.2 million tax debt. “I am paying his loan that he took out for his taxes against the house.”
Brittany Cartwright’s Relationship Status With Ex Brandon Hanson
During season 3 of The Valley, viewers met Brittany’s brief fling, who tried to help her recover following her mommy makeover. Although the pair broke up during filming, Brittany said Brandon reached out when his episodes aired.
When asked how much money she gave him during the relationship, Brittany was hesitant to give an exact number.
“I don’t even want to say. It’s so embarrassing,” she said. “It might have been less than $10[K], but it was less than $5[K]. It was in between.”
Brittany Cartwright Meeting With a ‘Narcissistic Abuse Coach’
Following her public breakups, Brittany revealed she is taking steps to try and avoid being lovebombed.
“There is not a doubt in my mind [that my picker is off],” she told the cast. “You guys would be proud of me. I’ve been talking to a narcissistic abuse coach. I feel like that’s really going to help me, but I see the best in everybody. What sucks is I don’t want to change that part of myself, but I have to set bigger boundaries.”
Zack expressed his feelings that Brittany may be over Jax, but she is not “over that situation and that trauma and that hurt.”
