Exploring the Cast of 'The Valley': A Detailed Look at 'Vanderpump Rules' Alumni and Their Adventures

Vanderpump Rules fans will meet some new and familiar faces in the spinoff series The Valley.

Back in 2012, viewers were introduced to the staff at Lisa Vanderpump's SUR restaurant in West Hollywood. The original cast included Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute, Tom Sandoval, Katie Maloney, and Scheana Shay. However, in 2020, the show experienced a major shakeup with the departure of Stassi, Kristen, Jax, Brittany Cartwright, Max Boyens, Brett Caprioni, Danica Dow, and Dayna Kathan.

Vanderpump Rules gained even more popularity three years later when news spread about Ariana Madix and Sandoval’s breakup after Sandoval had an affair with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. Following the success of the original show, Jax, Kristen, and Brittany were given the opportunity to have their own spinoff series.

The upcoming show, The Valley, will center around a group of friends transitioning from their wild youth to parenthood and adult life in California’s San Fernando Valley. Alongside Kristen’s boyfriend, Luke Broderick, the series will also feature other friends of Jax and Brittany.

Vanderpump Rules fans can look forward to seeing some familiar faces on The Valley as Lala Kent and Scheana were seen filming for the show. Expect more exciting crossovers to happen in the first season of the show.

Keep scrolling below for a detailed guide on every cast member featured on The Valley:

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Meet the Cast of 'The Valley'

Vanderpump Rules fans can look forward to meeting some fresh faces and seeing some familiar ones on the spinoff series, The Valley.

In 2012, fans were introduced to the staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant SUR. The cast included Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute, Tom Sandoval, Katie Maloney, and Scheana Shay. However, the cast faced a major shakeup in 2020. Stassi, Kristen, Jax, Brittany Cartwright, Max Boyens, Brett Caprioni, Danica Dow, and Dayna Kathan departed the series.

The popularity of Vanderpump Rules continued to grow. Three years later, news broke about Ariana Madix and Sandoval's split following an affair with Rachel "Raquel" Leviss. This caused even more buzz around the show. Jax, Kristen, and Brittany were subsequently offered their own spinoff series due to the success of the original show.

The Valley will center around a group of friends transitioning from their carefree youth to the responsibilities of parenthood and adulthood in California's San Fernando Valley. The cast includes Kristen’s boyfriend, Luke Broderick, as well as Jax and Brittany's circle of friends.

Fans of Vanderpump Rules can look forward to seeing familiar faces on The Valley, as Lala Kent and Scheana have been seen filming for the show. Viewers can anticipate more crossovers between the two series in the first season of The Valley.

Keep scrolling for a guide to every cast member on The Valley:

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Jax Taylor

After being on Vanderpump Rules for eight seasons, Jax shared his decision to leave the show with Brittany in 2020. Following their exit, the couple became parents to son Cruz and started a podcast called "When Reality Hits."

Apart from owning a sports bar named after himself, Jax made a brief appearance on E!'s House of Villains in 2023.

Jax and Brittany made a public announcement just weeks before The Valley aired on Bravo, revealing that they were temporarily separating from their marriage. The series hinted at the couple's challenges, describing how, despite appearing to have a perfect family life with their 2-year-old son Cruz, things were not as ideal as they seemed for the former Vanderpump Rules stars.

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Brittany Cartwright

Viewers first met Brittany in 2015 when she joined Vanderpump Rules after meeting Jax. Their relationship highs and lows were shown on the show, leading up to their wedding in 2019. After leaving the show, Brittany has been busy juggling motherhood, hosting a podcast, and supporting Jax at their bar.

In the upcoming season of The Valley, we will see Brittany dealing with self-confidence issues as she tries to bring back the spark in her relationship with Jax.

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Kristen Doute

Kristen Doute, known for her appearances on Vanderpump Rules, was let go from the show after eight seasons. The reason for her firing, along with Stassi, was due to their past racially insensitive actions towards former costar Faith Stowers. Prior to her current relationship with Luke Broderick, Kristen dated Alex Menache for two years.

The Valley will showcase Kristen and Luke's journey to become parents. Kristen shared on their podcast, "Sex, Love and What Else Matters," that she experienced a miscarriage after filming ended. Despite this, Kristen and Luke are determined to build a family together.

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Luke Broderick

Luke, a newcomer to the Bravo reality TV scene, entered the spotlight thanks to his relationship with Kristen. The two met at a friend's wedding in June 2022 and hit it off right away. As they grew closer, despite the distance between Luke in Colorado and Kristen elsewhere, they are working on making their long-distance relationship work while also looking ahead to their future together.

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Danny Booko

Jax and Danny, both from Michigan, became friends after meeting in Los Angeles. Danny is also friends with Scheana, having met in the entertainment industry as actors. He has appeared in various TV shows like The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The O.C., Hannah Montana, iCarly, and The Goldbergs. Recently, Danny has been focusing more on voice acting after starting a family with Nia.

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Nia Booko

Nia, a former Miss USA, has three kids with her husband Danny. She is friends with Brittany and also knows Rachel from Vanderpump Rules because they both competed in beauty pageants.

Nia and Danny's situation seems tough as they are feeling "emotionally drained and overwhelmed" trying to balance their careers and taking care of their children.

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Jesse Lally

Jesse and Jax met during their modeling days in New York City and quickly became friends. Jesse is currently working as a real estate broker, a career he pursued after his time in the modeling industry. He is also a father to a 3-year-old daughter, whom he shares with his estranged wife, Michelle Lally.

Their Bravo bio hinted that disagreements became more frequent after they welcomed their new family member. The upcoming season of The Valley will show them working on "fixing their relationship" after reaching a "breaking point."

It was revealed prior to the show's debut that Jesse and Michelle decided to separate after being married for six years.

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Michelle Lally

Michelle is a luxury broker who has juggled her real estate company, LallySaniei Real Estate, in addition to motherhood. She has a close connection with Brittany, Scheana and Lala.

Michelle revealed on a recent episode of the Vanderpump Rules After Show that she and Brittany used to work as Hooters girls in the past. "I usually keep it a secret, but now it's out in the open," she confessed.

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Janet Caperna

Janet, known to Vanderpump Rules fans for her frequent appearances on Scheana's "Scheananigans" podcast, made her debut on season 8 of the show before transitioning to lead The Valley.

During a Vanderpump Rules After Show interview, Janet shared that she first met Scheana in 2017 at a pool party. Scheana was the first person she befriended after moving to Los Angeles. Through Scheana, Janet was able to connect with the rest of the cast and has maintained close relationships with everyone except Tom Sandoval.

While filming season 1 of the spinoff series, Janet was pregnant with her and husband Jason Caperna’s first child. They welcomed their son in December 2023.

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Jason Caperna

Janet and Jason got married in June 2022 after dating for a few years. Jason has become good friends with Janet's friends, especially the other cast members of The Valley. When he's not filming for the Bravo show, Jason works as a lawyer.

In the Bravo synopsis, it says that Jason is there for Janet when she gets caught up in drama because of a rumor that Kristen spreads. This situation puts their five-year friendship at stake.

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Jasmine Goode

Jasmine Goode was first introduced to the Bravo universe as a contestant on Nick Viall's season of The Bachelor. Later, she appeared on the fourth season of Bachelor in Paradise. Prior to her reality TV stints, Jasmine worked as a SUR employee, where she met Scheana and other cast members.

After a short time as an NFL cheerleader, she decided to pursue a career in real estate. According to her Bravo bio, Jasmine dreams of starting a family with her girlfriend, Melissa Marie.

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Zack Wickham

Viewers of Vanderpump Rules may recognize Zach as Brittany's friend from Louisville, Kentucky. He has also been a guest on Kristen's podcast.

Brittany shared on the Vanderpump Rules After Show in March 2024, "Zach has been my friend since college. He was there for me during my time on Vanderpump Rules, even when I had my boob job. He's been a supportive friend since the beginning."

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming spinoff series "The Valley" promises to be a captivating blend of familiar faces and fresh perspectives. The show will follow a group of friends as they navigate the transition from their carefree youth to the responsibilities of adulthood and parenthood. While some fans may initially miss the presence of former Vanderpump Rules stars like Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute, the new cast offers a diverse range of experiences and personalities that are sure to keep viewers engaged.

One of the most intriguing aspects of "The Valley" is the inclusion of Lala Kent and Scheana Shay, who will make guest appearances. This crossover element adds an exciting layer to the show and allows fans of the original series to catch up with their favorite characters. Additionally, the inclusion of new cast members like Luke Broderick and Danny Booko brings a fresh energy to the group dynamic and provides viewers with a glimpse into different worlds. Overall, "The Valley" has the potential to be a successful spinoff that captures the same spirit of friendship, drama, and personal growth that made Vanderpump Rules so popular.