Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz, both former cast members of “Vanderpump Rules,” will join the show as full-time cast members when season 3 premieres on April 1. After appearing in guest roles during season 2, Kent and Schwartz will now be featured as main cast members on the Bravo hit.
Season 3 promises major life changes for the friend group, including new babies, shifting relationships and evolving dynamics.
Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz Join ‘The Valley’ Season 3 Cast
Bravo confirmed that Kent and Schwartz will hold full-time roles in season 3, Variety reported. Both originally rose to fame on “Vanderpump Rules.”
Schwartz first appeared on season 1 of “Vanderpump Rules” and later became a main cast member. He returns to Bravo after several high-profile personal changes, including his divorce from fellow original cast member Katie Maloney. According to the season description, Schwartz is focused on finding a long-term partner, even if that disrupts the friend group’s balance.
Kent joined “Vanderpump Rules” during season 4 as a hostess and quickly became known for her outspoken personality. In season 3 of “The Valley,” she is focused on raising her two daughters as a single mother and approaching her seven-year sobriety milestone.
Both Kent and Schwartz appeared during season 2 of “The Valley” before being promoted to full-time cast members.
The season 3 trailer hints at potential new romance rumors. In one moment, Schwartz tells newly single Michelle Saniei that she is “gorgeous” during a flirty exchange. Other cast members chant that the two are “gonna kiss.” In another scene, Kent jokingly suggests a “threesome” while lounging in bed with Schwartz and Michelle, prompting a surprised reaction from Schwartz.
Season 3 Drama, Babies, and Cast Changes
The official announcement from Bravo teases: “The Valley crew is ready to reset the vibe as they navigate major life changes from babies and breakups to bold new beginnings, but the drama is never far behind. When questionable behavior and unresolved tensions arise, it threatens to permanently pull this friend group apart.”
Returning cast members include Jason Caperna, Janet Caperna, Jasmine Goode, Jesse Lally, Michelle Saniei, and Zack Wickham. Goode’s fiancée, Melissa Carelli, and Wickham’s boyfriend, Benji Quach, will return as friends of the cast. Lally’s girlfriend, Lacy Nicole, will make her first appearance this season.
Several storylines will center on expanding families. Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez Booko are adjusting to life with four children and a recent move to Santa Clarita. Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick are navigating new parenthood after welcoming a baby together.
Brittany Cartwright, who is newly single, is working on what she calls getting her “sparkle back,” including undergoing a mommy makeover. A reconnection with someone from her past sparks questions among the group.
One notable absence this season is Jax Taylor. Variety previously reported that Taylor stepped away from the show to focus on his mental health and recovery. Ahead of the season 2 premiere, Taylor revealed he had struggled with cocaine addiction for more than two decades. During season 2, he spent 30 days in a mental health facility before returning to film, in what turned into some pretty dark moments for the longtime Bravo star.
“The Valley” returns for its third season on Wednesday, April 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes will stream the next day on Peacock.
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