Kristen Doute's Nipple-Pinching Drama on The Valley Explained

After The Valley's Jesse Lally touched costar Kristen Doute's breast during a playful pinching fight, he was forced to apologize for the inappropriate move amid fallout from the drama.

By Brett Malec Mar 27, 2024 2:15 AMTags
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Jesse Lally might want to pump the brakes on getting handsy with his costars.

After The Valley star allegedly touched costar Kristen Doute's breast during a party at Jax Taylor's house on the Bravo series' March 19 premiere, fallout from the incident played out on the latest episode.

"So, when we were waiting to get tattoos, Jess was standing there and like, 'I'm nice! I'm nice!'" Kristen recounted to Jax during the March 26 episode. "I was like, 'Like hell you are.' He was standing so close to me so I went like that to him and he pinched back and grabbed my nipple."

Cut to flashback footage of the playful moment in which Jesse reacted, "Ow! My godd--m, f--king nipple!" before he reached for Kristen's chest.

Of the moment, Kristen added, "I was like, 'We're not that close, bro,'" to which Jax replied, "That's like you going and grabbing his d--k."

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Later, Kristen told her boyfriend Luke Broderick about the incident and he was not happy.

"There's so much wrong with that," he told the Vanderpump Rules alum. "That is not OK."

In a confessional, Luke explained why Jesse's actions made his blood boil.

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"To me, when a person is willing to do that and cross that line, you don't know where that line exists with them," he noted. "If she had slapped him because he did that, would he have slapped her back?"

Things came to a head during a guys night out when Luke eventually confronted Jesse about the drama. As for the former model'sresponse?

"I'll be completely honest with you, I don't remember her touching me or grabbing my nipple and I don't remember doing it to her," he told Luke. "I'm not saying it's a lie..."

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Luke then interrupted, "Well, there's no question about if it did or didn't happen. There's no question for me because I 100 percent trust my girlfriend."

However, despite having no recollection of the interaction, Jesse said sorry to Luke and promised he'd make things right with Kristen, to which the Sex, Love, and What Else Matters co-host reacted, "Own up to it and apologize and you owe Kristen an apology after this too."

See the drama continue to play out when The Valley airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo. And keep reading to meet the entire cast.

Jax Taylor

Jax and Brittany went from clubbing every night with their friends to watching cartoons every morning with their toddler, Cruz, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. While Jax used to proclaim he never wanted to settle down and have kids, that all changed when he met the love of his life, Brittany. Far away from their relatives in Kentucky and Florida, Jax and Brittany call the Valley home and have made friends their family. Now married for more than four years, the couple is often the voice of reason and the glue that holds the group together.

Brittany Cartwright

Jax and Brittany went from clubbing every night with their friends to watching cartoons every morning with their toddler, Cruz, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. While Jax used to proclaim he never wanted to settle down and have kids, that all changed when he met the love of his life, Brittany. Far away from their relatives in Kentucky and Florida, Jax and Brittany call the Valley home and have made friends their family. Now married for more than four years, the couple is often the voice of reason and the glue that holds the group together.

Kristen Doute

After her last breakup, Kristen came to the realization that she was ready to have a baby and as life would have it, that’s when she met Luke at a wedding in Colorado. An outdoorsman who enjoys fishing and hunting in the Rocky Mountains, Luke is no fan of the hustle and bustle of Hollywood but has chosen to reside in the Valley to be with Kristen. This duo has a lot to juggle including starting a family, caring for three dogs, running multiple businesses, and not to mention, figuring out which state they want to call home.

Luke Broderick

After her last breakup, Kristen came to the realization that she was ready to have a baby and as life would have it, that’s when she met Luke at a wedding in Colorado. An outdoorsman who enjoys fishing and hunting in the Rocky Mountains, Luke is no fan of the hustle and bustle of Hollywood but has chosen to reside in the Valley to be with Kristen. This duo has a lot to juggle including starting a family, caring for three dogs, running multiple businesses, and not to mention, figuring out which state they want to call home.

Janet Caperna

Having lived in the same area in West Hollywood alongside Jax, Brittany and Kristen, Janet has been friends with the three for many years and made the leap to the Valley with her husband, Jason. A former executive assistant, Janet is taking a break from her career to focus on her newborn.  Jason is a successful attorney who can argue both sides of any situation. Recently welcoming their first child, the couple is ready to begin their lives as first-time parents.

Jason Caperna

Having lived in the same area in West Hollywood alongside Jax, Brittany and Kristen, Janet has been friends with the three for many years and made the leap to the Valley with her husband, Jason. A former executive assistant, Janet is taking a break from her career to focus on her newborn.  Jason is a successful attorney who can argue both sides of any situation. Recently welcoming their first child, the couple is ready to begin their lives as first-time parents.

Jesse Lally

Jesse has been friends with Jax since the two lived and modeled together in New York. Now, Jesse and his wife Michelle have a 3-year-old daughter and are a team of luxury real estate brokers in L.A. The couple sells homes to the top 1 percent of the top 1 percent, and they cultivate their clientele in the city and abroad. They’re discovering that a fast-paced lifestyle can be a challenge to balance alongside marriage and parenthood.

Michelle Lally

Jesse has been friends with Jax since the two lived and modeled together in New York. Now, Jesse and his wife Michelle have a 3-year-old daughter and are a team of luxury real estate brokers in L.A. The couple sells homes to the top 1 percent of the top 1 percent, and they cultivate their clientele in the city and abroad. They’re discovering that a fast-paced lifestyle can be a challenge to balance alongside marriage and parenthood.

Danny Booko 

Danny and Jax met on a night out in L.A. and instantly clicked when they realized they were both raised in Michigan with similar values. Once Brittany met Nia, a former Miss USA, their friendship was solidified. Deep into parenting with three children all under the age of 2, Danny and Nia find themselves busy with raising their kids, minivan shopping and figuring out just how far into the Valley they’ll move.

Nia Booko 

Danny and Jax met on a night out in L.A. and instantly clicked when they realized they were both raised in Michigan with similar values. Once Brittany met Nia, a former Miss USA, their friendship was solidified. Deep into parenting with three children all under the age of 2, Danny and Nia find themselves busy with raising their kids, minivan shopping and figuring out just how far into the Valley they’ll move.

Jasmine Good

A former SURver, Jasmine is settling into her next chapter of life after her time as an NFL cheerleader and a member of the Bachelor Nation. Now she’s working to get her real estate career off the ground under Michelle’s mentorship. Although she isn’t looking to have kids at this moment, she’s hoping for a family someday with her girlfriend Melissa.

Zack Wickham

Brittany’s best friend from college, Zack is a gym-goer who loves partying and dancing the night away in the West Hollywood scene. As the only single member in the group, Zack is its de facto confidant and often the only mediator between different gossiping factions.  

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