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The Valley’s Kristen Doute is clarifying Michelle Lally’s infidelity claims
Kristen Dout is now walking back some of her claims Michelle Lally reportedly having a relationship with another man while married Jesse Lally.
During the day The valleyIn the season 1 finale, which aired on Tuesday, June 4, Kristen addressed previous accusations that Michelle had a secret boyfriend. Kristen’s friend Lucas Broderikwas the one who brought up her on-screen claim that Michelle was in a long-term relationship while still married to Jesse.
“When we got in the elevator, you said Michelle had a boyfriend for a year,” he recalled. “I didn’t know that part of the equation.”
Kristen clarified that it wasn’t the whole truth, adding, “Which isn’t true. When I said that, I meant a year ago. What you are aware of.”
Casey Durkin/Bravo Bravo viewers expected the Vanderpump Rules alumni to take center stage on The Valley, so imagine their surprise when Michelle Lally and Jesse Lally became the main topic of conversation. The spinoff series, which debuted in March 2024, centers on a group of friends putting their wild younger years behind them. […]
In a confessional, Kristen called her previous comments a “misuse of words.”
“What I said about Michelle is that she has had a boyfriend for a year,” she noted. “What I should have said – what I meant to say – is that she had a boyfriend a year ago. Oops.”
Kristen regretted what she did with the information Michelle allegedly told her off-screen.
“I feel like a friend for even saying something like that, because I was excited. At the time, Jesse was not a good husband and did not contribute to their relationship,” she continued. “So if I’m being honest, I’m not going to blame her for texting someone.”
Earlier this season, Kristen accused Michelle of hooking up with another man. Their costar Jax Taylor was also responsible for several rumors that Michelle had a close relationship with a director and sent “sexy photos” to an unnamed person.
For her part, Michelle has insisted she has no idea what Kristen is talking about The valley. After filming wrapped in the fall of 2023, Michelle filed for divorce from Jesse and Bravo was there to capture the aftermath.
Casey Durkin/Bravo Jesse Lally and Michelle Lally had been married for six years before Bravo’s The Valley documented the months leading up to their divorce. While filming the reality series, which premiered in March 2024, Michelle recalled how her first interaction with Jesse didn’t immediately leave her wanting more. ‘We should have just done that […]
As the season came to a close, Michelle and Jesse had a final conversation about the state of their marriage.
“I leave nothing behind. I’ll try it myself. I’m honest I’ve lost a lot of those feelings for you,” Michelle told an emotional Jesse. “I don’t want to feel like that. I want to be in love with you like I used to be. But I don’t know if I can. I’m sorry.”
Jesse began to tear up while discussing his attempts to repair his relationship with Michelle.
“We are on two opposite sides. The whole point was to work all summer to find a middle ground and every time I take three steps forward, she takes six steps back. It feels like f-king st.”
In footage from six months later – after that We weekly confirmed in March that Jesse and Michelle had called it quits – reuniting the former couple. Michelle returned to their shared home with their 4-year-old daughter Isabella.
“Michelle told me three days after we were done that our relationship is over. It made me feel like a royal idiot. It made me feel like I was blinded and dazzled,” Jesse said as Michelle offered her own perspective. “I finally reached the point where I knew I was done and I wanted to move on and get a divorce and start my new life. There is no doubt that I made the right choice.”
The pair discussed their current “two days on, two days off” custody plan with their daughter. Michelle and Jesse also both care for their dog, Malibu, while they take steps to divide their assets and stop working together.
‘We have to make a list. It’s very simple until it’s not, and it’s very complicated. I’d rather make a list. You’re complicating everything,” Michelle said to Jesse. “That’s why it has to be in writing.”
Jesse responded that they were on the same page, adding, “Past and present clients, past and present leads, past and present referral sources. That is very clear.”
Vanderpump Rules viewers are introduced to some new cast members – and familiar faces – in the spinoff series The Valley. In 2012, fans were introduced to the staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant SUR, including Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute, Tom Sandoval, Katie Maloney and Scheana Shay. The cast had to deal with one […]
According to Jesse, they didn’t argue about Isabella, but they had a mediator for their divorce. “I won’t sign anything until I can retain an attorney and go to court and file,” he continued. “I do it the way I want to do it.”
Michelle, in turn, was frustrated with the way Jesse delayed their legal split.
‘We must divorce. In order to get a divorce, you have to sign,” she replied. “I don’t care, I just want a divorce. The sooner the better. There’s nothing to discuss. I have moved. I pay half the rent here and I have paid for my new home.”
While the duo got into a heated argument, their daughter interrupted them.
“It is incredibly difficult to be the one who makes the decision to divorce. Because one day I will have to tell my daughter that I left her father,” Michelle told the cameras. “Ultimately I do what’s best for her, but I also thought my child would be raised with two parents being together. In the end, the dream was not a reality.”
Since they broke up, Michelle has found love with her boyfriend Aaron Nosler. Jesse has since moved on with his girlfriend Lace Nicole.
The valley has been renewed for season 2 and all episodes are currently on Peacock.
