The Valley’s Michelle Lally and Jesse Lally had an unconventional start to their relationship, with Jesse recalling their first meeting as an office meeting turned coffee date while Michelle remembered it as a way to ensure he wasn’t crazy before proceeding with a date. Despite their differing accounts, they ended up officially dating after a spontaneous encounter that led to them being together ever since. Michelle admitted in a confessional that she initially didn’t see Jesse as “The One” but was attracted to him, leading to a casual relationship that eventually turned into marriage and starting a family.
Jesse and Michelle got engaged in November 2017 after years of dating, tied the knot at the Beaulieu Garden in California one year later, and welcomed their daughter Isabella in 2020. However, cracks started to show in their relationship, leading to their separation after nearly six years of marriage. Their strained relationship was evident at The Valley premiere party when they didn’t walk the red carpet together, prompting viewers to notice the challenges they were facing. During a recent episode, Jesse revealed to Jax Taylor that their situation was “bad,” and they were advised not to touch on certain topics by their life coach, as their dynamic had shifted.
Despite their marital issues being exposed on-screen, Michelle expressed no regrets about sharing their struggles with viewers, emphasizing their authenticity and openness on the show. She acknowledged that watching themselves on television provided a different perspective on their relationship and highlighted the real challenges they were facing, both positive and negative. Michelle wanted fans to see the reality of their life and relationship, without faking anything for the cameras. The couple’s journey, including their marital problems and separation, is featured on The Valley, airing on Bravo on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET, with episodes available for streaming on Peacock the following day.
