Cast Departure Announced
Nia Sanchez and Danny Booko have confirmed they are leaving the Bravo seriesThe Valley after three seasons. The couple announced their exit in a joint statement posted to Sanchez's Instagram on Tuesday, September 1, as reported by both The Hollywood Reporter and Us Weekly.
"We wanted to share a quick update that we will not be returning toThe Valley," the statement read, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "We're incredibly grateful for this experience but our priority is protecting our peace and our family." The couple added, "We are fully committed to each other and our beautiful children," and thanked Bravo and the team for their support.
The announcement comes less than a month after the airing of the show's third-season reunion, which Us Weekly described as contentious. During the season, Booko faced criticism from castmates over his drinking and allegations of inappropriate behavior, according to The Hollywood Reporter, with Sanchez standing firmly by his side throughout.
Background and Context
The Valley, a spinoff ofVanderpump Rules, premiered in 2024 with Sanchez and Booko as original cast members, per The Hollywood Reporter. The series follows a group of friends navigating marriage, parenthood, and homeownership outside Los Angeles.
Us Weekly reported that a source said Bravo producers "felt their relationship and dynamic with the cast was not as organic as other couples." The outlet also noted that the couple faced backlash from fans and tense relationships with some costars during season 3.
In a May episode, Booko drew criticism for his tone with Sanchez while she was doing his hair and makeup, as reported by Us Weekly. Castmate Lala Kent expressed concern about how Booko might treat Sanchez behind closed doors, referencing his "gruff" public demeanor. Booko publicly apologized to his wife afterward, but told Us Weekly in June that fan hostility persisted, describing "thousands of hate comments" as "so hard and so vulgar and so just extreme."
Sanchez told Us Weekly that the couple was in counseling, focused on establishing healthy communication. She denied claims that Booko was unsupportive after she gave birth, calling him the "most involved dad." The couple shares four children: son Asher, 4, twin daughters Isabelle and Zariah, 3, and baby girl Adelaide, 15 months, according to Us Weekly.
Additional Cast Changes
This marks the second major cast departure for the series. Jax Taylor left after season 2, with a 2025 statement saying he was stepping away to focus on sobriety, mental health, and coparenting, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.