Vanderpump Rules fans might want to raise a glass to a possible Kristen Doute, Lala Kent reconciliation.
After feuding for nearly two years, Kristen revealed she and her former Bravo costar recently reconnected and made and effort to repair their broken friendship.
“She hosted a baby shower for a mutual friend of ours at her home and I was very reluctant to go, even though I was welcomed by Lala,” The Valley star exclusively told E! News‘ Will Marfuggi. “It just felt a little off to, because we haven’t spoken in about a year and a half and we had some pretty bad blood. At the end of the day, I decided to go with her blessing.” (Watch E! News tonight, May 12, at 11 p.m. for our full interview with Kristen.)
Kristen revealed the two “had a small talk there, mostly about mom stuff,” adding, “It was nice to just kind of say, ‘For right now, let’s push all of that old stuff aside.'”
Lala, 34, cut Kristen out her life in 2023 over a video that appeared to show the 42-year-old laughing and mocking Lala’s parenting. However, Kristen—who is expecting her first baby with fiancé Luke Broderick—revealed the Give Them Lala podcast host recently attempted to make amends for trashing her.
“I got an apology from her,” she shared of Lala, who is mom to daughters Ocean, 4, and Sosa, 7 months. “Now, granted she was pregnant, a lot of hormones, which I can now understand. So, that was very helpful as well. Just a small step in the right direction. We still have a lot to hash out. But, I think we’ll know when the time is right to move on.”
However, Kristen did note Lala has been supportive during her pregnancy, adding, “She’s been really helpful talking about night nurses with me or just lending information. So, I really appreciate that.”
While Kristen and Lala seems to be on the right path back to friendship, the same can’t be said for her Valley costar Janet Caperna, with whom she remains at odds throughout the show’s second season.
“As you’ll see over the course of the season, she just makes it really difficult,” Kristen teased. “I didn’t want to have bad blood with her. We did have a really great relationship. Unfortunately, the viewers didn’t get to see our past.”
And despite the two hashing things out during the upcoming reunion, they haven’t been able to get on the same page.
“There’s just always something,” she continued. “We’re just not seeing eye to eye right now. There was some ups and downs at the reunion. I will say that I owned up to things that I thought I needed to, and I was hoping to get the same from her. But we’re just not like-minded.”
And with Kristen’s due date quickly approaching, Janet is currently the last thing on her mind.
“Right now, being pregnant, I don’t really care,” she admitted. “Maybe in a year I’ll care. I have my village and they’re wonderful to me.”
See the drama play out when The Valley airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo. And watch E! News tonight, May 12, at 11 p.m. for more exclusive scoop from Kristen.
In the meantime, keep reading for more scoop on all the season two drama.
The Valley Season 2
After a rollercoaster first season, things pick up where they left off and chaos ensues as the group deals with the fallout of long-term relationships dissolving, the rumor mill continuing to run and friendships fracturing, possibly beyond repair.
Jax Taylor
After 10 years of marriage, Jax Taylor is at an emotional crossroads as he deals with his separation from Brittany. Deciding to seek the professional help his loved ones encourage him to get, Jax checks himself into a mental health facility and tries to work on his anger.
Brittany Cartwright
Brittany Cartwright hopes to rediscover herself amidst her separation from Jax while also resisting the urge to forgive and forget Jax’s behavior once again. As she adjusts to being a single mother and tries to reform her own identity, Brittany works on prioritizing herself. While Jax is away in the mental health facility, she leans on the group now more than ever. When her friendships with Zack and Kristen are put to the test, Brittany finally reaches her breaking point.
Kristen Doute
Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick are full steam ahead on their future together, which includes sharing a new home and trying to get pregnant. While Kristen finds some bridges are hard to unburn in the friend group, Luke sets out to make his relationship with Kristen and her circle a bit more permanent.
Luke Broderick
Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick are full steam ahead on their future together, which includes sharing a new home and trying to get pregnant. While Kristen finds some bridges are hard to unburn in the friend group, Luke sets out to make his relationship with Kristen and her circle a bit more permanent.
Danny Booko
“Three kids under 3” is no problem for Danny Booko and Nia Booko, but adding baby number four might be. As the duo continue to look for a new home for their growing clan, Nia’s allies in the group dwindle, Danny is confronted with recurring accusations and the Bookos’ seemingly perfect marriage comes under fire.
Nia Booko
“Three kids under 3” is no problem for Danny and Nia Booko, but adding baby number four might be. As the duo continue to look for a new home for their growing clan, Nia’s allies in the group dwindle, Danny is confronted with recurring accusations and the Bookos’ seemingly perfect marriage comes under fire.
Janet Caperna
Jason and Janet Caperna are settling into being first-time parents to baby Cameron. When not on diaper duty, the pair hold their friends accountable for their actions. Their confrontations are not always well received, however, leading to standoffs, commitment allegations and longstanding friendships being put at risk.
Jason Caperna
Jason Caperna and Janet Caperna are settling into being first-time parents to baby Cameron. When not on diaper duty, the pair hold their friends accountable for their actions. Their confrontations are not always well received, however, leading to standoffs, commitment allegations and longstanding friendships being put at risk.
Michelle Saniei
Jesse Lally is doing his best to keep the peace during an acrimonious divorce from Michelle Saniei. Although he tries to put past feuds behind him for the sake of his daughter, Isabella, Jesse can’t shake a feeling of uncertainty about Michelle’s faithfulness during their marriage.
Jesse Lally
Jesse Lally is doing his best to keep the peace during an acrimonious divorce from Michelle. Although he tries to put past feuds behind him for the sake of his daughter, Isabella, Jesse can’t shake a feeling of uncertainty about Michelle’s faithfulness during their marriage.
Aaron Nosler
Michelle Saniei has moved past her marriage to Jesse, but the tumultuous divorce proceedings might get the better of her. On top of co-parenting Isabella and struggling with her mother’s cancer diagnosis, Michelle faces damaging rumors that could derail her relationship with new beau, Aaron Nosler.
Zack Wickham
A loyal friend as ever, Zack Wickham is standing by Brittany during her separation from Jax and also by Kristen as she butts heads with Janet. As his relationship with Benji Quach gets more serious, Zack’s attempt to prioritize self-growth over his usual mudslinging is challenged within the group.
Benji Quach
A loyal friend as ever, Zack Wickham is standing by Brittany during her separation from Jax and also by Kristen as she butts heads with Janet. As his relationship with Benji Quach gets more serious, Zack’s attempt to prioritize self-growth over his usual mudslinging is challenged within the group.
Jasmine Goode
Jasmine Goode is focusing on the positive as she takes the next step in her relationship with Melissa Carelli. While Jasmine might have romance and marriage on her mind, she still finds herself mixed in the drama when accused of spreading rumors about Jason. Lingering resentments arise with Danny following an incident on Halloween.
Melissa Carelli
Jasmine Goode is focusing on the positive as she takes the next step in her relationship with Melissa Carelli. While Jasmine might have romance and marriage on her mind, she still finds herself mixed in the drama when accused of spreading rumors about Jason. Lingering resentments arise with Danny following an incident on Halloween.
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