Scheana Shay: Jax Is Bad But ‘You Don’t Know How Bad Jesse Is’

Scheana Shay is sounding the alarm on The Valley star Jesse Lally — and the claims have sent shockwaves through the reality television world. During a recent interview on SiriusXM’s Reality Checked with Kiki Monique, Shay asserted that Jesse may actually be more troubling than his co-star Jax Taylor, who is famously regarded as one of the most controversial personalities to come out of Vanderpump Rules.

“Everyone knows how bad Jax is,” Scheana said. “But you don’t know how bad Jesse is.” Shay, who appeared alongside Jax for nearly a decade on Vanderpump Rules, spoke candidly about Jesse’s behavior toward his estranged wife, Michelle Saniei. According to Scheana, Jesse failed to support Michelle after the death of her mother. On election night — a heartbreaking day for his family — Jesse allegedly declined to care for their daughter so that he could attend a party in Orange County.

“That was one of the most telling things I witnessed,” Shay explained. “You see someone’s true character in moments like that.” Scheana emphasized that while Jesse may present himself as charming and personable on the surface, those who know him personally have witnessed a much darker side.

Fans of Vanderpump Rules and The Valley have taken to social media to voice their reactions, drawing comparisons between the two reality stars. Many expressed concern, noting that if Scheana — who has witnessed years of Jax Taylor’s antics — is this worried about Jesse Lally’s behavior, then viewers should be, too.

As more stories about Jesse come to light, Shay hopes her comments will encourage a deeper conversation about personal accountability and empathy — especially in high-pressure reality television environments.