Michelle Saniei and Jesse Lally are ready to start a new chapter. The Valley cast members confirmed on Oct. 23 that they have settled their divorce after they first confirmed their split in 2024. Michelle and Jesse are parents to their daughter, Isabella, who they remain focused on as they navigate this new dynamic in their relationship.
“Michelle and I have taken the last step towards finalizing our divorce. We’re moving forward with mutual respect for each other and focusing on making memories with Isabella,” Jesse told Us Weekly, with Michelle adding, “I’m grateful we reached an agreement and we can both start a new chapter in our lives. Our number one priority has always been Isabella and we’ll continue to coparent to be the best parents for her.”
How Michelle Saniei and Jesse Lally are navigating co-parenting their daughter
Michelle and Jesse are the parents of their daughter, Isabella Bunny Lally, and have been open about striking up the right balance when it comes to co-parenting their little girl.
Earlier this year, in separate interviews with The Daily Dish, they shared updates on their lives as co-parents amid their divorce. “It’s very strict and we both get to see her every two days, and switch holidays,” Michelle said. “So, she’s basically with both parents very often, which I think is very healthy for her to have Mom and Dad. And that aspect is actually really great.
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Michelle continued at the time, “Like I have always said, he’s a great father. And like, we don’t have to worry about anything. When it’s pick-up time, drop-off time — like, we’re very good with all of that.”
As for Jesse, he shared, “In this moment, it’s going very well. You know, ask me that a year ago — so much has changed. So, it’s going pretty well right now. Ask me tomorrow.”
Why did Jesse Lally and Michelle Saniei get a divorce
While the former couple confirmed their split in 2024, they actually ended their marriage months prior in October 2023 after five years. Michelle spoke about the split in an interview with The Daily Dish in 2024, revealing it was a “combination of things” that ended the relationship.
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Jesse has also shared his take on the end of their marriage and ending their relationship just days after their anniversary, adding that there was no “final moment” where he felt the relationship couldn’t be repaired. “We all went to Montecito and we had a great time and I look at the pictures and I’m like that’s crazy,” he explained back in 2024. “Two days later, she sat me down and she was like this is over, like enough is enough.”
Take a closer look at how Michelle and Jesse are making time for their daughter now after their divorce.
