Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez Announce Exit From ‘The Valley’: “Our Priority Is Protecting Our Peace”
Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez are leaving The Valley.
The couple made the announcement in a post on Sanchez’s Instagram Tuesday night, which said, “We wanted to share a quick update that we will not be returning to The Valley. We’re incredibly grateful for this experience but our priority is protecting our peace and our family.”
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“We are fully committed to each other and our beautiful children,” the post continued. “We want to thank everyone for all the love and support you’ve shown us. Thank you to Bravo and the team for everything. We are looking forward to what the next chapter brings.”
The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Bravo for comment.
The Valley, a spinoff of Vanderpump Rules, began in 2024, with the couple as original castmembers alongside VPR alums Kristen Doute, Brittany Cartwright, Jax Taylor, and in later seasons, Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz. It follows a group of formerly (and occasionally still) hard-partying friends as they enter the next phase of their lives, with marriage, kids and homeownership outside of L.A.
In the most recent third season, which just came to a close, Booko came under fire from his castmates for his drinking and accusations of inappropriate behavior. Sanchez stood firmly by his side throughout the season, even as some of the cast brought up concerns over the way he spoke to his wife and handled parenting duties for their four children.
This marks the series’ second major shakeup, as Jax Taylor left The Valley after the second season. “After an incredibly challenging year and many honest conversations with my team and producers, I’ll be stepping away from the next season of The Valley,” said Taylor in his 2025 statement. “Right now, my focus needs to be on my sobriety, my mental health and coparenting relationship. Taking this time is necessary for me to become the best version of myself — especially for our son, Cruz.”
Taylor did make an indirect appearance in season three, however, as the show picked up cameras after TMZ published photos of Taylor vacationing with him and his ex Cartwright‘s longtime publicist, Lori Kreb.
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