{"id":512,"date":"2026-04-30T14:23:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/2026\/04\/30\/the-valley-star-jesse-lally-reacts-to-ex-michelle-sanieis-rumored-romance-with-dr-dre-didnt-see-that-one-coming\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:23:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:23:46","slug":"the-valley-star-jesse-lally-reacts-to-ex-michelle-sanieis-rumored-romance-with-dr-dre-didnt-see-that-one-coming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/2026\/04\/30\/the-valley-star-jesse-lally-reacts-to-ex-michelle-sanieis-rumored-romance-with-dr-dre-didnt-see-that-one-coming\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe Valley \u201dStar Jesse Lally Reacts to Ex Michelle Saniei\u2019s Rumored Romance with Dr. Dre: &#8216;Didn&#8217;t See That One Coming&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bravo star Saniei, 37, and rapper Dr. Dre, 61, were photographed holding hands on Saturday, April 25 <\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/qYmfVRe4Db6Z9DHfvKyH_NyXGQY=\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)\/jesse-lally-dr-dre-michelle-saniei-043026-3228a21e4f544f08a344253b365d77d6.jpg\" alt=\"Jesse Lally; Dr. Dre and Michelle Lally on April 25, 2026Credit: Steve Granitz\/FilmMagic: AMNESTY FOR BRASIL\/ BACKGRID\" title=\"Jesse Lally,  Dr Dre, Michelle Saniei\" \/><figcaption><i>Jesse Lally; Dr. Dre and Michelle Lally on April 25, 2026<br \/>Credit: Steve Granitz\/FilmMagic: AMNESTY FOR BRASIL\/ BACKGRID<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Michelle Saniei was photographed holding hands with Dr. Dre after a dinner date at Nobu Malibu on Saturday, April 25<\/li>\n<li>Her ex-husband and <em>The Valley<\/em> costar Jesse Lally reacted to the photos, saying he found out about the rumored romance on social media<\/li>\n<li>Lally and Saniei, who settled their divorce out of court in October 2025, share 6-year-old daughter Isabella<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/the-valley-season-2-teaser-trailer-watch-8785717\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Valley<\/em><\/a>\u2019s <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/who-is-lacy-nicole-jesse-lally-11722522\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesse Lally<\/a> is weighing in on<em> those<\/em> pictures of his ex-wife <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/the-valley-stars-jesse-lally-and-michelle-saniei-settle-divorce-11836198\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michelle Saniei<\/a> and <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/person\/dr-dre\/\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr. Dre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bravo star Saniei, 37, was <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/dr-dre-seen-holding-hands-with-bravo-star-michelle-saniei-11959815\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photographed holding hands<\/a> with the rapper and music exec, 61, following a dinner date at Nobu Malibu on Saturday, April 25.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the photos, Lally, 45, said he \u201cdid not get a heads up\u201d about the pair\u2019s rumored romance, telling <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/04\/29\/jesse-lally-never-thought-michelle-saniei-would-date-dr-dre\/\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">TMZ<\/a> he saw the images \u201con social media the same way as everyone else.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/RHQ5Tjy--Dc8ramnuUi_SclMnX4=\/fit-in\/640x480\/michelle-saniei-dr-dre-043026-6a6b928151dc486092598066066024d2.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Dre and Michelle Saniei leaving Nobu MalibuCredit: AMNESTY FOR BRASIL \/ BACKGRID\" title=\"American rapper and record producer Dr Dre is seen leaving Nobu restaurant after enjoying a romantic dinner in Los Angeles, leaving hand-in-hand with The Valley's Michelle Saniei! The couple dined for two hours and exited in the same car.\" \/><figcaption><i>Dr. Dre and Michelle Saniei leaving Nobu Malibu<br \/>Credit: AMNESTY FOR BRASIL \/ BACKGRID<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI mean, look, Michelle\u2019s divorced,\u201d Lally said of Saniei, whom he <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/the-valley-stars-jesse-lally-and-michelle-saniei-settle-divorce-11836198\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">finalized his divorce<\/a> from in October 2025. \u201cShe\u2019s single, and whatever makes her happy is cool.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Realtor Lally then commented that he hopes his ex and <em>Valley<\/em> costar is \u201creally focused\u201d on their 6-year-old daughter Isabella.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope that she continues to be a great mom to Isabella and has Isabella\u2019s interests at heart because I don\u2019t think we can deal with the same collateral damage that we dealt with with Aaron and Michelle breaking up,\u201d Lally told TMZ, referencing Saniei\u2019s <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/michelle-saniei-aaron-nosler-break-up-after-a-year-11778919\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">split<\/a> from her ex <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/meet-the-valley-cast-real-life-loves-11713105\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Nosler<\/a> in July 2025 after a year of dating, adding that the breakup was \u201creally difficult on all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/ziqeXjIHyAkFIu4r4RCV4k1PmeA=\/fit-in\/640x480\/michelle-saniei-isabella-043026-882a524978eb4541b1e85f04cede589f.jpg\" alt=\"Michelle Saniei with daughter IsabellaCredit: Michelle Saniei\/Instagram\" title=\"Michelle Saniei and Isabella\" \/><figcaption><i>Michelle Saniei with daughter Isabella<br \/>Credit: Michelle Saniei\/Instagram<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cSo I just hope she\u2019s really focused on Isabella right now, because \u2026 other than that she can do whatever she wants, you know, she\u2019s single,\u201d he added to the outlet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lally was then asked if he\u2019d rather Saniei, who is also a realtor, date their costar <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tom-schwartz-reflects-on-schwartz-and-sandys-bar-closure-and-vanderpump-rules-reboot-11716057\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Schwartz<\/a> over Dr. Dre, after Saniei and Schwartz, 43, were filmed flirting during season 3 of <em>The Valley<\/em>, which is currently airing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cListen, she can date whoever she wants to date. I thought it was kind of cute and it was kind of funny, the Tom and Michelle aspect of it, but that was never going to happen. We\u2019re all very good friends and stuff like that, but the Dr. Dre thing, didn\u2019t see that one coming!\u201d\u00a0he further noted.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/aZsJPCAzcAhs_4dT6FhsyBKmBVk=\/fit-in\/640x480\/jesse-lally-isabella-043026-d350760fbb334c34b1a332bfcccbbcf1.jpg\" alt=\"Jesse Lally with daughter IsabellaCredit: Jesse Lally\/Instagram\" title=\"Jesse Lally and Isabella\" \/><figcaption><i>Jesse Lally with daughter Isabella<br \/>Credit: Jesse Lally\/Instagram<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Asked if Saniei had ever mentioned the Beats CEO and Death Row Records co-founder while they were together, Lally, who is now dating girlfriend <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/the-valley-star-jesse-lally-girlfriend-lacy-nicole-reflects-on-kidnapping-exclusive-11740640\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lacy Nicole<\/a>, said, \u201cNo. Michelle, I don\u2019t even think she ever listened to rap music. So, dating Dr. Dre, good for her. Hey, N.W.A. was the first cassette I ever bought in 1988, the year Michelle was born.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>PEOPLE previously reached out to Saniei and a rep for Dr. Dre for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/6SIh35i4vqXoe61gMLKLhtK9_Og=\/fit-in\/1280x960\/jesse-lally-michelle-saniei-043026-4f1c84d1634f46409237944d87ed5dcf.jpg\" alt=\"Jesse Lally and Michelle Saniei in November 2021Credit: Tibrina Hobson\/Getty\" title=\"Agents at The Beverly Hills Estates Jesse Lally and Michelle Lally attend the 21st Annual Discovery Awards at Skirball Cultural Center on November 04, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.\" \/><figcaption><i>Jesse Lally and Michelle Saniei in November 2021<br \/>Credit: Tibrina Hobson\/Getty<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Saniei and Lally\u2019s costar <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/janet-and-jason-caperna-open-to-having-another-child-exclusive-11716932\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Janet Caperna<\/a> also commented on the romance rumors between Saniei and Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, during an appearance on <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BravoWWHL\/status\/2049671327959654871\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen<\/em><\/a> on Wednesday, April 29.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was not on my bingo card,\u201d said a shocked Caperna. &#8220;I found out when the rest of world found out so I\u2019m very excited to get back to L.A. and have lunch with Michelle and get the tea.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Major upgrade,&#8221; said fellow guest, <em>Southern Hospitality<\/em> star Michols Pe\u00f1a, to which Caperna replied, \u201dYeah!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Saniei and Lally announced their split in March 2024 just days after <em>The Valley<\/em> premiered on Bravo. Saniei filed for divorce that month, citing irreconcilable differences and listing their date of separation as Oct. 16, 2023. The pair married in October 2018 in Napa Valley, Calif., before welcoming Isabella in April 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Lally made his relationship with Lacy Nicole, a philanthropist who runs a foundation and hosts a podcast. public in April 2024.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/AoVrjNgowubtXm6WFJlCDNtd0ig=\/fit-in\/640x480\/jesse-lally-lacy-nicole-043026-46ed75d028d4417787db582bd56d017e.jpg\" alt=\"Lacy Nicole and Jesse Lally in March 2026Credit: Gilbert Flores\/Variety via Getty\" title=\"Lacy Nicole and Jesse Lally at the Aspen Snow Ball Gala benefiting Children's Oncology Support Fund (COSF) held at The St. Regis Aspen Resort on March 21, 2026 in Aspen, Colorado. \" \/><figcaption><i>Lacy Nicole and Jesse Lally in March 2026<br \/>Credit: Gilbert Flores\/Variety via Getty<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While Michelle is mom to Isabella, Dr. Dre is a <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-dr-dre-children-8606023\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">father of 10<\/a> from previous relationships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Next Episode\u201d artist was married to attorney Nicole Young from 1996 until 2021. They are parents to son Truice and daughter Truly.<\/p>\n<p>Months after <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/music\/dr-dre-wife-nicole-young-files-for-divorce\/\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">filing for divorce<\/a>, Young accused her ex of abuse, claiming in <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/music\/dr-dre-wife-nicole-young-alleges-abuse-held-gun-to-head\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">court documents<\/a> obtained by PEOPLE at the time that he &#8220;held a gun to my head&#8221; and &#8220;punched me in the head\/face&#8221; on more than one occasion during their marriage.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Dre denied the allegations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for <\/strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a><strong> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the release of <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/straight-outta-compton-cast-side-by-side-11788866\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Straight Outta Compton<\/em><\/a>, the 2015 biopic about N.W.A., Dr. Dre shared a statement with <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2015\/08\/22\/arts\/music\/dr-dre-apologizes-to-the-women-ive-hurt.html\" data-type=\"\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The New York Times<\/em><\/a> and apologized to women he&#8217;s &#8220;hurt&#8221; in the past.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI apologize to the women I\u2019ve hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives,\u201d he said at the time.\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bravo star Saniei, 37, and rapper Dr. Dre, 61, were photographed holding hands on Saturday, April 25 Jesse Lally; Dr. Dre and Michelle Lally on April 25, 2026Credit: Steve Granitz\/FilmMagic: AMNESTY FOR BRASIL\/ BACKGRID NEED TO KNOW Michelle Saniei was photographed holding hands with Dr. Dre after a dinner date at Nobu Malibu on Saturday, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-everything-else"],"wpmagazine_modules_lite_featured_media_urls":{"thumbnail":"","cvmm-medium":"","cvmm-medium-plus":"","cvmm-portrait":"","cvmm-medium-square":"","cvmm-large":"","cvmm-small":"","full":""},"categories_names":{"1":{"name":"Everything Else","link":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/category\/everything-else\/"}},"tags_names":[],"comments_number":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=512"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}