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Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz Join The Valley Season 3 as Full-Time Cast

The BravoCon announcement underscores Bravo’s push to fold legacy Vanderpump personalities into the spinoff.

Overview

  • Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz were unveiled onstage during The Valley’s BravoCon panel, confirming their full-time season 3 roles.
  • Filming has been underway since late summer 2025, with the new season expected to debut in 2026, though no premiere date is set.
  • Jax Taylor remains off the series to focus on sobriety, mental health and coparenting, a shift cast members say changes the show’s dynamic.
  • Scheana Shay discussed appearing in season 3 but ultimately chose not to film, according to comments from the cast and producers at BravoCon.
  • The crossover follows Bravo’s decision to reboot Vanderpump Rules with a new cast, reflecting a broader franchise strategy.