The Valley (TV series) explained

Genre:	Reality television
Starring:	Brittany Cartwright Jax Taylor Kristen Doute Luke Broderick Danny Booko Nia Booko Janet Caperna Jason Caperna Jesse Lally Michelle Saniei
Related:	Vanderpump Rules Vanderpump Rules After Show
Network:	Bravo
Executive Producer:	Alex Baskin Jessica Chesler Lucilla D'Agostino Jeff Festa Josh Halpert Chaz Morgan Barry Poznick Ryan Revel Aaron Rothman Anne Swan Lisa Vanderpump
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	12
Language:	English
Country:	United States
Company:	32 Flavors Entertainment Haymaker East Evolution Media
Location:	San Fernando Valley, California^[1]
Last Aired:	present

The Valley is an American reality television series which premiered on Bravo on March 19, 2024.^[2] Developed as the fourth spin-off from Vanderpump Rules. The series follows five couples who are "taking a shot at adulting."

Overview

The Valley was first announced by Bravo on January 17, 2024, during the premiere party for the 11th season of Vanderpump Rules. Lisa Vanderpump serves as an executive producer, with 32 Flavors Entertainment, Haymaker East and Evolution Media attached as the production companies.^[3]

The series is the fourth spin-off from Vanderpump Rules; the eighth episode in the 11th season serves as a cross-over preview to The Valley.^[4]

Season 1

The full cast for the first season was announced and a teaser for the season was released on January 17, 2024.^[5] An extended first look was released on February 27^[6] and the premiere date was announced as March 19, 2024.^{[7] [8]}

The first season premiered on Bravo on March 19 and the series was broadcast through June 4, 2024. The original cast consist of: Brittany Cartwright, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute, Luke Broderick, Danny Booko, Nia Booko, Janet Caperna, Jason Caperna, Jesse and Michelle Lally. Jasmine Goode and Zack Wickham joined the cast in a recurring capacity.^[9]

In May 2024, the series was renewed for a second season, with the entire cast from the first season returning.^[10]

Cast

Timeline of cast

Cast member	Seasons
	1	2
Jax Taylor	colspan="2"
nowrap	Brittany Cartwright	colspan="2"
Kristen Doute	colspan="2"
Luke Broderick	colspan="2"
Daniel Booko	colspan="2"
Nia Booko	colspan="2"
Janet Caperna	colspan="2"
Jason Caperna	colspan="2"
Jesse Lally	colspan="2"
nowrap	Michelle Saniei	colspan="2"
	Recurring cast members
Jasmine Goode	colspan="2"
Zack Wickham

Main

• Brittany Cartwright: separated from Jax, mother of Cruz^[11]
• Jax Taylor: separated from Brittany, father of Cruz^[12]
• Kristen Doute: a businesswoman, in a relationship with Luke^[13]
• Luke Broderick: a podcast host, in a relationship with Kristen^{[14] [15]}
• Danny Booko: an actor and model, married to Nia, father of Asher, Isabelle and Zariah^{[16] [17]}
• Nia Booko (née Sanchez): a beauty pageant titleholder (Miss Nevada USA 2014, Miss USA 2014), married to Danny, mother of Asher, Isabelle and Zariah^{[18] [19]}
• Janet Caperna: a former executive assistant and co-host of the Scheananigans podcast with Vanderpump Rules alum Scheana, mother to Cameron ^{[20] [21]}
• Jason Caperna: an attorney with Acumen Law, LLP, father to Cameron ^{[22] [23]}
• Jesse Lally: a luxury real estate broker, father of Isabella, divorced from Michelle ^{[24] [25]}
• Michelle Saniei: a luxury real estate broker, mother of Isabella divorced from Jesse^{[26] [27]}

Recurring

• Jasmine Goode: a former server at SUR Restaurant & Lounge, now an NFL cheerleader and a member of the Bachelor Nation^{[28] [29]}
• Zack Wickham: Brittany's best friend from college^[30]

Reception

The Valley's first episode was Bravo's most watched series premiere in nearly ten years. The season premiere gathered 2.8 million viewers in seven days.^[31]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sederstrom. Jill. February 26, 2024. Where Is The Valley, Anyway? Everything to Know About the Los Angeles Area. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
2. Web site: January 17, 2024. The Valley. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
3. Web site: Zee. Michaela. January 18, 2024. 'Vanderpump Rules' Spinoff 'The Valley' to Premiere in Spring 2024 on Bravo. February 28, 2024. Variety.
4. Web site: Tinoco. Armando. January 18, 2024. 'Vanderpump Rules' Producer Alex Baskin Teases Episode That Transitions To 'The Valley' Spinoff In A Jax Taylor & Tom Sandoval Encounter. February 28, 2024. Deadline.
5. Web site: January 17, 2024. Your First Look at the Cast of The Valley. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
6. Web site: February 27, 2024. Your First Look at The Valley Season 1. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
7. Web site: Tinoco. Armando. February 27, 2024. 'Vanderpump Rules' Spinoff 'The Valley' Gets Premiere Date On Bravo; Plus Cast, Trailer, Photos & More. February 28, 2024. Deadline. en-US.
8. Web site: Hickman. Jamontae. February 27, 2024. Where to Watch and Stream The Valley on Bravo. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
9. Web site: Vena. Jocelyn. January 17, 2024. Meet the Cast of The Valley Reuniting Jax, Brittany, and Kristen, Alongside Her BF and Other Fabulous Couples. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
10. Web site: Get Ready to Head Back to The Valley for Season 2 on Bravo . Bravo). Allison. Crist. May 9, 2024. May 9, 2024.
11. Web site: January 17, 2024. Brittany Cartwright. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
12. Web site: January 17, 2024. Jax Taylor. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
13. Web site: January 17, 2024. Kristen Doute. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
14. Web site: January 17, 2024. Luke Broderick. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
15. Web site: Sederstrom. Jill. January 26, 2024. Who Is Kristen Doute's Boyfriend Luke Broderick? All About Their Opposites Attract Love Story. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
16. Web site: January 17, 2024. Danny Booko. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
17. Web site: Schunn. Caitlin. January 26, 2024. He's a Successful Hollywood Actor and Devoted Dad: All About Danny Booko on The Valley. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
18. Web site: January 17, 2024. Nia Booko. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
19. Web site: Miller. Jax. January 26, 2024. From Miss USA to The Valley: What to Know About Nia Booko. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
20. Web site: January 17, 2024. Janet Caperna. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
21. Web site: Dziemianowicz. Joe. January 31, 2024. Who Is Janet Caperna? Meet The Valley Mom Who Got Creative for Wedding #2. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
22. Web site: January 17, 2024. Jason Caperna. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
23. Web site: Sederstrom. Jill. January 31, 2024. He's a Successful Attorney and Doting New Dad: Who Is The Valley’s Jason Caperna?. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
24. Web site: January 17, 2024. Jesse Lally. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
25. Web site: Schunn. Caitlin. January 29, 2024. Meet Jax Taylor's Old Roommate and Modeling Buddy Jesse Lally Before He Joins The Valley. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
26. Web site: January 17, 2024. Michelle Lally. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
27. Web site: Miller. Jax. January 29, 2024. Everything to Know About Real Estate Guru Michelle Lally Ahead of The Valley Premiere. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
28. Web site: January 17, 2024. Jasmine Goode. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
29. Web site: Miller. Jax. January 26, 2024. Yes, a Former Bachelor Star Is Appearing on The Valley. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
30. Web site: January 17, 2024. Zack Wickham. February 28, 2024. Bravo TV Official Site. en-US.
31. Web site: Campione . Katie . 2024-03-29 . ‘The Valley’ Scores Bravo’s Best 7-Day Premiere Audience In Nearly A Decade . 2024-04-02 . Deadline . en-US.