Scheana Shay has candidly shared the details of her fallout with Lala Kent, presenting evidence, a timeline, and even screenshots.
On the Friday, October 3 episode of her “Scheananigans” podcast, the 40-year-old explained that she had held back from discussing their conflict until Lala, 35, brought up the issue but did not mention several critical points.
“After being patient last week, I feel compelled to address this because Lala knows exactly why our friendship is strained,” Scheana stated, suggesting that Lala had “failed to own up” to their disagreement. “This isn’t merely about her not posting my book for a week. It’s indicative of much deeper issues.”
Scheana pointed out that Lala made their rift public “without even realizing it.” Lala described Scheana’s comments as “insufferable” and accused her former co-star of “lying” about the order of events. Lala claims the tension escalated after Scheana’s alleged “lack of self-awareness impacted my child’s world.”
Previously, the ex-Vanderpump Rules stars sparked interest in their relationship when they stopped publicly acknowledging each other. In the lead-up to the podcast episode, Scheana expressed disappointment over the lack of support from several friends, including Lala, regarding her memoir, My Good Side.
Both Lala and Scheana later maintained they were fine. Scheana mentioned that their friendship had encountered serious fluctuations following her memoir revelations about her husband, Brock Davies, being unfaithful in 2021 while she was pregnant with their daughter, Summer.
Read on for Scheana’s key insights into her continuing issues with Lala and if there’s a possibility for reconciliation:
Disguising Their Discontent
While promoting her memoir, Scheana was frequently asked about her relationship with Lala. She confessed on “Scheananigans” that she feigned camaraderie with Lala during her live book events to mask the underlying tension.
“I attempted to maintain our issues privately by calling her publicly. However, the true reason [for our discord] goes beyond the book,” she elaborated, noting Lala’s noticeably lukewarm response when Scheana’s memoir was announced on social media. “The core issue—one I’ve hinted at in interviews—was that I wanted to protect my friends as I genuinely care for them.”
The Fallout from the Brock Scandal
Scheana revealed that she had shared confidentially with Lala about Brock’s infidelity prior to the memoir’s release and expressed disappointment when “not just one, but two of my closest friends disclosed Brock’s affair to others. One was Brittany [Cartwright], and while I know she meant no harm, I wanted to tell her myself but never got the chance.” The more significant betrayal came when Lala shared the news with Jenna Willis, a mutual friend with whom Scheana had been at odds since the previous season.
She added, “Lala did it to humanize me because she felt Jenna was coming down hard on me, but my trust was shattered after two years of keeping this secret. That was utterly devastating.”
What Followed
After learning that Lala had disclosed information about Brock’s affair to numerous people, Scheana requested some distance.
“This rekindled all those feelings. My husband betrayed me, and so did my closest friends,” she shared. “It was heartbreaking. I understand she felt terrible; she spoke to Brock, but to me, this wasn’t the first issue. There had already been two prior incidents that strained our relationship—this simply pushed me over the edge.”
Scheana claimed that discussions surrounding The Valley also led to further tension between the two. “It was particularly hurtful since Lala was aware of my dark mental state. I finally decided to be honest with my close friends about these matters, and she went and did the same. That was a violation of trust, making me feel like, ‘This is not a secure place for me. This isn’t a friendship I feel safe in,’” she continued. “This has been a recurring pattern for years. I remember discussing this with Ariana [Madix] before every reunion, pondering, ‘Are we prepared for the Lala apology tour?’ She would treat me poorly year after year, yet come our reunions, she would cry and apologize, and I’d end up forgiving her.”
She concluded, “I don’t want to simply overlook these things anymore. I wish to establish boundaries and demand respect for myself and the connections I maintain. My hope is to surround myself with trustworthy people. Right now, I don’t feel secure in this friendship. I realize Lala is unaccustomed to me asserting myself because in the past, I let people walk over me and brushed matters under the rug. I can’t treat this as if it’s just ‘water under the bridge.’ This needs complete rebuilding, and I’m uncertain if I’m ready for that.”
Rising Tensions
Scheana recalled a cringe-worthy encounter with Lala amid their drama, describing it as “the most manipulative message” she ever received.
“There was an utter absence of accountability. It was full of deflection and gaslighting. She labeled me as cold and hostile,” Scheana stated. “The real issue is the lack of ownership from Lala and her projecting this onto me. Is it acceptable for her to disclose information about me months before my book release? Did she not consider that it could reach others with ill intentions towards me?”
As Scheana’s memoir was approaching publication, Lala failed to give it recognition online.
“Others in our mutual circle have pointed out how passive-aggressive her behavior has been. They noticed how she treats me and question why I endure this friendship and what I have to gain from it. I always opt to make excuses on her behalf,” she said. “Sometimes I wonder if she instigated our issues over the summer to enhance her storyline for The Valley, seeing that she’s only close with a few of them while I maintain connections with all of them. So, it seems she stirs drama with me to secure more screen time.”
Attempting to Move Forward
“I made several attempts to resolve this privately, yet accusations have surfaced suggesting this is all fabricated for drama, which isn’t true. I perceive the podcast episode she just released as entirely performative,” Scheana expressed. “There’s a difference between how we behave when cameras aren’t rolling and when they are, which is incredibly frustrating.”
She went on, “My compassion for her has led me to tolerate many challenges within this friendship throughout the years. I recognize the goodness in her, even if she hasn’t always been the best friend. While I can forgive and move on, full transparency and accountability are essential if we’re to proceed. I find myself overwhelmed by Lala’s emotional manipulation again, and it’s clear that accountability will never be part of this friendship. The transformation in this relationship isn’t that Lala has changed; it’s that I have.”
