THE VALLEY cast salaries have been revealed as Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute and more will get a ‘significant pay bump’ for an extended season 2, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal.
In addition to the stars’ salaries getting a big boost, they will each take home a larger paycheck due to the upcoming season featuring more episodes than the first.
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According to a production insider, the Vanderpump Rules alums were the ones who scored the biggest payday – with number one guy in the group Jax, 45, coming out on top.
His estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, 36, and former VPR co-star Kristen, 42, are just behind him on the pay scale.
“Jax got paid the most for season 1 – around $30k per episode. Brittany and Kristen were just behind him, closer to 20/25k per episode.
“And the newer full-time cast got $5-10k per episode depending on how much they filmed.
“For season 2, every cast member’s pay was significantly increased. In addition to the big bump, they will also make more as they will film more episodes.
“This includes a proper reunion, which they did not get for season 1,” the insider told The U.S. Sun.
The source continued: “Bravo was testing out the waters with its first season – which is why they didn’t even approve a season 1 reunion.
“After the show became such a smash hit, they’ve upped the budget for season 2 and every cast member has gotten a significant pay bump.”
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The entire season 1 cast of The Valley will be returning to Bravo’s second season when it premieres on Tuesday, April 15th.
Jax, Kristen and Brittany will be joined by Michelle and Jesse Lally as the pair also navigate their messy divorce.
Nia Sanchez will return to document her pregnancy journey alongside husband Daniel Booko as Janet Caperna and husband Jason are also set to come back.
Kristen will also be showcasing her pregnancy as she expects her first child with boyfriend Luke Broderick – who also stars on the reality show.
Season 2 of The Valley will feature the demise of Jax and Brittany’s marriage – as their tumultuous divorce plays out on camera.
Jax’s problematic behavior that led to him checking into rehab for cocaine addiction was captured by producers – something he admitted he is “dreading” being seen by viewers.
“It’s going to be bad. It’s going to be really, really bad. But you got to remember, this was shot a year ago.
“Everyone’s in a different place. Everything’s different now, different relationships, different dynamics.
“The last thing in the world I want right now is for you guys to see what happened to me last year.
“But I gotta look at the silver lining, you know? I hope to help out somebody that’s going through what I’m going through.
“I think men’s mental health is kind of looked over. I want to share my story,” Jax told People at The Valley premiere.
The Cast of The Valley
Vanderpump Rules spin-off The Valley has attracted fans with its drama-filled episodes and entertaining cast. The reality show, which airs on Bravo, features some familiar faces from VPR and others as they manage their work and personal lives in California. Here is the cast of The Valley:
Jax Taylor, 44: former VPR star who is married to Brittany Cartwright, but is currently going through a separation
Brittany Cartwright, 35: former VPR star who is married to Jax Taylor, but has moved out of their marital home as they work through their issues
Kristen Doute, 41: former VPR star who is dating Luke Broderick and previously dated VPR’s Tom Sandoval and James Kennedy
Luke Broderick, 32: Kristen’s boyfriend who spends his time in The Valley and also in Colorado where he enjoys outdoor activities
Danny Booko, 40: Nia Booko’s husband who is from Michigan and works as an actor and voiceover artist
Nia Booko, 34: Danny Booko’s wife who is from Sacramento and hosts the podcast, Hold My Crown
Jesse Lally, 44: Michelle Lally’s ex-husband who is from Boston and is now a luxury real estate broker in Los Angeles
Michelle Lally, 35: Jesse Lally’s ex-wife who was born and raised in Beverly Hills and works as a real estate broker
Jason Caperna, 40: Janet Caperna’s husband who is from Los Angeles and works as a lawyer
Janet Caperna, 34: Jason Caperna’s wife who is from Ohio and formerly worked as an executive assistant
“It was a really, really, really tough year for me. The only reason I’m still standing right now is because of my son.
“There were some dark moments where I was just like, I don’t want to be here anymore. But I could never be that selfish and do that to my kid.
“I just couldn’t. I want my son to see ‘You know what? My dad went through a hard time. He was sick, but he worked his a** off for me to be here today,'” he added.
Season 2 of The Valley premieres on Tuesday, April 15 at 9 pm ET on Bravo.
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