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The Valley star Michelle Saniei confirmed that she is dating Grammy winner Dr. Dre as she gave insight into their 'private' romance.
The 37-year-old real estate broker, whose divorce from Jesse Lally was finalized last year, opened up about the topic during an interview with People published on Tuesday.
The TV personality first sparked relationship speculation with the music artist, 61, when the pair were spotted on a sushi date a few months earlier in April.
'We're spending time together and we love being in each other's company,' Saniei told the outlet.
And when questioned how her ex-husband feels about her new romance, the reality star replied, 'For now we're just keeping everything super private. I'm just living my life.'
Saniei also shared that she met Dre through a mutual friend.
The Valley star Michelle Saniei, 37, confirmed that she is dating Grammy winner Dr. Dre, 61, as she gave insight into their 'private' romance; seen in 2025
The TV personality first sparked relationship speculation with the music artist when the pair were spotted on a sushi date a few months earlier in April; seen in January in L.A.
Saniei and The Next Episode hitmaker, whose real name is Andre Romell Young, were first seen together at the Semafor World Economy 2026 conference which took place on April 16.
And then just days later, the two stars were spotted grabbing dinner at celebrity hotspot Nobu in Malibu.
Saniei and Dre left the restaurant and jumped into an awaiting black Mercedes SUV before heading to their next destination.
That same day, the media personality also shared a clip of a bouquet of flowers but did not reveal who had sent the white roses and darker blooms.
Saniei was previously married to Jesse Lally, whom she tied the knot with in 2018. However, the pair split in 2024 and their divorce was officially finalized in October 2025.
The former couple maintain a co-parenting relationship to raise their daughter Isabella, six.
Lally had shared his initial reaction to Saniei and Dre's Nobu date at the time while talking to TMZ.
'I did not get a heads up,' he said. 'I saw it on social media the same way as everyone else.'
Saniei and The Next Episode hitmaker, whose real name is Andre Romell Young, were first seen together at the Semafor World Economy 2026 conference which took place on April 16 (seen above)
The same day of their Nobi date, the media personality also shared a clip of a bouquet of flowers but did not reveal who had sent the white roses and darker blooms
Saniei was previously married to Jesse Lally, whom she tied the knot with in 2018. However, the pair split in 2024 and their divorce was officially finalized in October 2025; Saniei and Lally seen above on The Valley
Lally continued, 'I mean, look, Michelle's divorced. She's single, and whatever makes her happy is cool.'
The star added that he hopes Saniei stays 'really focused on Isabella right now, because... other than that she can do whatever she wants, you know, she's single.'
Before being linked with Dre, the TV personality had dated Thrivent financial advisor Aaron Nosler. The pair split in July 2025.
Saniei opened up about the breakup earlier this year on The Valley After Show.
'It's the first time anyone has ever broken up with me. I usually do the breaking up,' she revealed.
The mom-of-one admitted that she had been 'surprised' by the split and 'didn't see any signs.'
'I thought he was really happy. I was very happy. He was the one that had the conversation with me that I should move in, and like really think about this. And I don't know what happened.'
Lally had previously claimed that both Saniei and Nosler had been seeing each other while they were still married.
Before being linked with Dre, the TV personality had dated Thrivent financial advisor Aaron Nosler. The pair split in July 2025
During the second season of The Valley, he made the allegations to castmates Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick.
'I don't actually know what's going on with Michelle. She's most likely with her boyfriend [Aaron] for the last two years.'
Lally added, 'Nothing about Michelle and Aaron adds up. I think there was a situation that happened with the two of them while I was married.'
He had also pointed out that when Saniei had gone on walks, she would take her wedding ring off. Lally also said he found Nosler's honey brand, The Kilo Company, in their kitchen years before Saniei began dating him.
However, Saniei shut down the claims made by Lally during an interview with the Daily Mail last year.
However, Saniei shut down the claims made by Lally during an interview with the Daily Mail last year
She also pointed out that Lally had known his girlfriend Lacy Nicole before they also began dating; Lally and Nicole seen in 2024 in North Hollywood
'It really made me laugh because I knew Aaron, just like we know a lot of people,' she said while referring to the allegations her ex-husband made.
'[It] does not mean anything. Yeah, I had that honey, I was very clear. I never wore makeup to a hiking trail, that's not true. And I would take off my ring just as he would going to the gym.'
She also pointed out that Lally had known his girlfriend Lacy Nicole before they also began dating.
Dre was previously married to Nicole Young from 1996 until their divorce was finalized in 2021.
The marriage ended amid allegations of verbal violence and infidelity, which the music artist denied.
Dre was previously married to Nicole Young from 1996 until their divorce was finalized in 2021; seen with Young and children in 2015 in L.A.
The music artist was also linked to Apryl Jones, whom he dated between 2020-2022, before his romance with Saniei; seen in 2022
He agreed to pay his ex-wife $100 million in a divorce settlement and the pair also share three children: Truice, 28, daughter Truly, 24, and adopted stepson Tyler, 34.
Dre is father to seven other children from previous relationships.
His son Andre Jr., whom he welcomed with Jenita Porter, passed away at the age of 20 from a drug overdose in 2008.
The music artist was also linked to Apryl Jones, whom he dated between 2020-2022, before his romance with Saniei.
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