The Valley Stars' Divorce Finalization Sparks Emotional Reactions

In November 2025, The Valley stars Jesse Lally and Michelle Saniei opened up about their contrasting experiences during the finalization of their divorce in 2023. According to Jesse, 43, the moment of signing the divorce decree was not a significant event for him, as he had already emotionally moved on when he found out about Michelle's then-boyfriend.

However, Michelle, 37, had a different recollection of the day. She revealed that she and Jesse had a private 45-minute conversation, where they both expressed sadness over the end of their nearly 10-year marriage, but also happiness that it was finally over and they could move on. Michelle shared that she was dealing with her mother's situation and needed support, which led her to find love with Aaron Nosler, though they later broke up in July 2025.

Jesse, on the other hand, was not surprised by the end of Michelle's relationship with Aaron, and he was concerned for their 5-year-old daughter Isabella, who was devastated by the news. Despite the challenges, the former couple has been focused on co-parenting their child.

Viewers of The Valley will get to see the details of Jesse and Michelle's divorce settlement play out in the upcoming season 3 of the reality show.