As the drama on The Valley heats up in its second season, Bravo isn’t just sitting back and enjoying the ratings success. Despite the show ranking in the top 10 of Peacock’s most-watched series, insiders reveal the network is already planning significant casting changes for Season 3 — and it’s not about the numbers.
An insider exclusively told OK! that The Valley is actively casting new faces. “They don’t want the show to end up like Vanderpump Rules, where you have a cast that won’t film with each other,” the source explained. This comes as several cast members are going through difficult breakups. “Right now you have Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright, who are going through a bitter divorce, and you have Jesse Lally and Michelle Lally, who are also going through a brutal split. It wouldn’t make sense for any of these estranged couples to go on trips together or spend time together going forward.”
Tensions within the cast don’t stop there. The insider also revealed concerns about Janet Caperna, who “claims she’s having issues with everyone,” leaving production “worried” and “confused where they go from here.”
So, who might be joining the show next season? The source confirmed that Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz have already been interviewed, along with Ariana Madix’s brother, Jeremy Madix. There’s also talk of Michelle’s boyfriend Aaron Nosler’s ex-girlfriend possibly joining, as well as Jesse’s new girlfriend, Lacy Nicole.
On who might be safe or on the chopping block, the insider shared: “Jesse is not at risk for getting cut. Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick are also safe, as are Danny and Nia Booko. As far as Jax and Brittany go, production isn’t sure if they will have them return or not. With Janet feuding with almost everyone on the cast, she’s losing ground with them and that’s a clear problem, which could result in her also not returning.”
Bravo is clearly weighing all options as they aim to keep the chemistry alive — and the cameras rolling. As the network reshuffles the cast, fans can expect some surprises heading into Season 3.
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