Backlash Against Kristen Doute on 'The Valley' for Spreading Allegations About Michelle Lally's Views

The Valley Cast Turns on Kristen Doute for Calling Michelle Lally Racist

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Kristen Doute caused some drama in The Valley by accusing Michelle Lally of being racist and a Republican.

In a preview of the upcoming episode, Brittany Cartwright tells Jax Taylor how Kristen, who is 41 years old, disrupted girls' night.

Brittany, 35, remembers how Kristen brought up gossip about Michelle being labeled as racist and a Republican by Janet and Zach. In the footage, Kristen mentions rumors circulating behind Michelle's back, questioning the validity of the accusations. Kristen claims Janet spread the rumor that Michelle might be racist because she is possibly a Republican.

Jasmine and Zach deny Kristen’s accusations. The following day, Michelle talks to her husband Jesse Lally about the drama.

"I'm still in disbelief. I can't believe it," she says. "I'm really upset because Janet wouldn't say that. She's my friend. I'm the first generation Mexican and Persian. It's just so surprising and confusing."

After Jesse convinces Michelle to give her friend a call, Janet also denies Kristen’s version of events.

Janet expresses her disbelief, saying, "OK, that’s complete bulls—t. To throw around a huge accusation like that. I need to have a conversation with her because that makes me furious with her. That word and your name has never come out of my mouth in the same sentence. This is a whole new low even for Kristen."

Janet opens up about her relationship with Kristen in a confessional. She shares that they have been close friends for many years. However, about a year ago, Janet felt the need to set a boundary with Kristen. This was because Kristen's on-and-off relationship with Alex Menache was causing Janet a lot of stress. Despite this, Janet noticed that Kristen did not react well to the boundary she set.

Janet also wonders why Kristen decided to bring up rumors about her when she wasn't present.

She tells the cameras that it seems like she is always being thrown under the bus by her. She is upset that Kristen waited until her sick pregnant friend was not around to make a big accusation like that. She expresses her frustration by saying, "F—k her."

Janet believes that Kristen's comment may be linked to Jax's choice to invite Alex to a guys' night with her boyfriend, Luke Broderick.

Janet expresses her frustration, sharing, "As soon as she heard the guys were with Alex without her, she pulled something insane out of her ass. I feel like you and I are both collateral damage in that. That’s really not cool. That really upsets me."

Michelle confesses to feeling regret about how she handled the situation with Kristen, admitting to Jesse, "I was overwhelmed and I didn’t say anything and I’m mad at myself for not saying anything."

Michelle explains that she didn't anticipate the false accusations because of her history with Kristen. She recounts that they have been friends for a few years, supporting each other through their respective relationship issues. Michelle reveals that despite others' negative opinions of Kristen, she remained a loyal friend. She expresses disappointment in how Kristen has treated her despite their close friendship.

Before The Valley debuted on Bravo last month, Kristen gave viewers a sneak peek of what to expect.

"I'm not perfect, I'm just human," Kristen shared exclusively with We on March 14. "There are definitely some wild Kristen moments in store. She tagged along with me, I tried to send her home, but she insisted on sticking around."

The Valley airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET and will be available to stream on Peacock the next day.

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