Jax Taylor stirred drama on “The Valley” by inviting Kristen Doute’s ex, Alex Menache, to a guys’ night with her current boyfriend, Luke Broderick, despite Kristen’s clear frustration with Jax’s meddling in her personal life. Kristen, who had a tumultuous past with Alex, including multiple breakups and financial disputes, expressed her desire for her friends to accept Luke as her “forever” and criticized Jax’s actions as potentially harmful to her relationship.
Jax Taylor stirs drama on “The Valley” by inviting Kristen Doute’s ex, Alex Menache, to a guys’ night with her current boyfriend, Luke Broderick, causing tension and revealing underlying issues within their friend group.
Oh boy, Jax Taylor’s at it again. Stirring the pot in Kristen Doute’s love life. This time on *The Valley*, he’s nudging her current beau, Luke Broderick, to mingle with her ex, Alex Menache. Classic Jax move, right?
Kristen, at 41, is visibly irked by Jax’s antics. She’s baffled why her ex keeps popping up in conversations. Especially since her breakup with Alex in June 2022 was anything but smooth. They had a whole saga—moving in, breaking up seven times, and him selling her furniture. Drama, much?
But here’s the kicker: Kristen’s vibe with Luke is entirely different. No yelling, no screaming. Their communication? “Stupid impeccable,” she says. A fresh start after the storm, it seems.
Their romance kicked off right after Kristen and Alex called it quits. A summertime fling turned serious. They met at a wedding, hit it off, and well, you know the drill.
Jax, however, isn’t buying this new love story. He’s seen this movie before and predicts a Kristen Doute disaster. He even dubbed Luke as Kristen’s “sperm donor.” Harsh, right? Kristen’s not having any of it, though. She’s all in with Luke, seeing him as her “forever.”
Despite her wishes, Jax concocts a plan. He invites Alex to a guys’ night, hoping to force a powwow between him and Luke. Because, why not add more fuel to the fire?
Jax’s reasoning? He’s worried Luke’s just a rebound. Plus, he’s got history with Kristen. They’ve all hooked up with each other at some point, it seems. So, in Jax’s world, why not keep it in the family?
The plot thickens when Jax spills the beans to Luke about the surprise guest. Luke’s not thrilled, to say the least. Why be chummy with your girl’s ex? It’s a no from him.
Luke’s stance is clear. He’s 100% behind Kristen and sees no point in befriending Alex. He knows Kristen’s past with Alex was rough, and he’s not about to let Jax’s meddling slide.
Jax tries to justify his actions, claiming he wanted everyone to gel. But the moment Alex and Luke are left to chat, things get awkward. Alex spills some tea about their breakup, adding more layers to this messy saga.
Meanwhile, Brittany Cartwright, Jax’s wife, drops the bomb on Kristen during their girls’ night. Kristen’s livid. She wants nothing to do with her exes, especially not around her or her family.
Brittany’s suggestion that Alex deserves to be at the event more than Luke only adds fuel to the fire. Kristen’s past with Alex was painful, and she’s not about to let that narrative control her present.
Kristen accuses Jax of malice, leading to a heated exchange with Brittany. Just when you think it can’t get more convoluted, Zack Wickham drops a bombshell, leaving everyone on edge.
*The Valley* airs on Bravo, folks. Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET. And for those who prefer streaming, it’s on Peacock the next day. Grab your popcorn; this show’s a rollercoaster.
