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Dr. Dre and Reality TV Star Spark Shocking Dating Rumors With PDA Photos

Wait, is that Michelle Saniei from The Valley? Yes. Yes, it is. The recently single mom of one from Bravo's Vanderpump Rules reality spin-off series was just seen holding hands with the one and only D-R-E. Don't think anyone called this one.

In images shared by the "curators of pop culture" DeuxMoi, the 61-year-old hip-hop mogul and 37-year-old real estate agent are snapped walking hand-in-hand to dinner at the celebrity hotspot Nobu.

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They are both dressed in dark tones, with the reality star sporting a turtleneck and miniskirt, long leather jacket, and knee-high boots; and the rapper rocking a black tracksuit with white sneakers.

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Saniei's separation from her husband of five years, Jesse Lally, was explored to the fullest extent on the second season of the show, which is now in its third. According to Bravo, the two were married in 2018 and separated in 2023. They share one daughter, Isabella.

As for Dr. Dre, People reports that he was previously linked to Apryl Jones following his divorce from Nicole Young in 2021. He is the father of 10 children, whom he shares with Cassandra Joy Greene, Lisa Johnson, Jenita Porter, singer Michel'le, and ex-wife Young.

The reactions from both fanbases online are priceless. Here is just a summary of what commenters are saying on DeuxMoi's post.

"I would have guessed Jesus and Elmo together before I seen this comin," one fan writes.

"I have no one to talk to about this 😮," another says.

"This is sending me," yet another comments.

"Someone check on Scheana and maybe Lala," another says.

"THERE IS TOO MUCH BRAVO NEWS I NEED A REST," one more writes.

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This story was originally published April 27, 2026 at 3:34 PM.

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