Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz Join 'The Valley' as Full-Time Cast

Reality TV stars Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz, both alumni of 'Vanderpump Rules,' are joining the spin-off series 'The Valley' as full-time cast members for Season 3.

The news was officially announced at BravoCon 2025 on November 14, generating significant interest among reality TV fans. While both stars made multiple guest appearances in Season 2, they will now participate as official cast members.

Lala Kent's Candid Feelings About the New Challenge

At BravoCon's 'Peaks & The Valley' panel, Lala Kent shared her experience joining the new program. "It was really different. When I joined 'Vanderpump Rules' Season 4, they were already a well-oiled machine. But this time, I was the well-oiled machine," she said.

The 35-year-old Lala Kent is a mother to 4-year-old daughter Ocean and 13-month-old daughter Sosa. She admitted to being in "not a great place" after Season 11 of 'Vanderpump Rules' aired last year, but shared that she approached filming with a new mindset after spending time with her children.

Confidence of a "Dramatic Person"

"I came to filming with a new perspective. I spoke up where I felt I could contribute my opinion, but mostly I just sat and listened," Lara explained.

Initially, she worried about whether she could make her presence felt in Season 3, but soon realized such concerns were unnecessary. "I'm a dramatic person," she stated confidently.

When asked if she used her famous line from 'Vanderpump Rules,' "You wanna get popped?" in Season 3, she responded wittily: "I was still postpartum. I didn't pop anything."

New Season 3 Cast Lineup for 'The Valley'

Season 3's full-time cast includes Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz, along with Brittany Cartwright, Kristen Doute, Luke Broderick, and Zack Wickham.

Meanwhile, Jax Taylor announced last July that he was leaving the program to focus on his sobriety and mental health.

'The Valley' is a spin-off series produced by Lisa Vanderpump, set in the San Fernando Valley, departing from 'Vanderpump Rules'' West Hollywood backdrop.