In a shocking twist that has only deepened the Justice for Danny divide, a private direct message allegedly sent by Jax Taylor has been leaked — and it’s as venomous as it is revealing. The screenshot, which began circulating on Reddit and X late Wednesday night, shows Jax reportedly referring to Danny Booko as “a snake in soft clothing”, accusing him of “hiding manipulation behind politeness” and branding him “the real problem” within the cast of The Valley.
The message — allegedly sent by Jax to a friend following the taping of the season finale — reads: “Everyone’s falling for this act. He’s calm because he’s calculated. Snake in soft clothing. He plays it quiet so he doesn’t get caught.”
Within hours, the screenshot had gone viral, igniting a fresh firestorm across Bravo fandom. While many dismissed Jax’s words as yet another projection from the show’s most controversial figure, a surprising number of fans admitted the message “wasn’t entirely off base.”
“I hate to say it,” one user wrote, “but there’s something off about how Danny never reacts. It does feel like an act sometimes. Jax is messy, sure — but is he wrong this time?”
Another fan disagreed: “Danny isn’t playing an act — he’s just an adult in a room full of grown toddlers. Jax is mad because he can’t bait him.”
This latest leak has further fractured an already polarized fanbase. On one side are viewers who see Danny as a voice of reason — a man punished for being composed, quiet, and morally grounded. On the other, a growing chorus claims Danny’s calm exterior is a strategy — a deliberate choice that lets him appear righteous while subtly alienating everyone else.
“He’s Bravo’s version of a gaslighting guru,” one critic said. “He never says anything outright, but the way he reacts — or doesn’t react — makes others look like monsters.”
Even some cast members are said to be privately agreeing with Jax. A source close to production tells DailyMail+ that a group text chat between several cast members lit up with “finally someone said it” messages once the DM leak went public. “There’s been tension boiling for months,” the insider claimed. “Jax just said it in the worst, loudest way — but others have felt the same.”
What’s more, a second message has reportedly surfaced in which Jax elaborates: “Danny doesn’t raise his voice because he doesn’t need to — he’s playing chess. And Bravo’s giving him the hero edit.”
The timing couldn’t be more chaotic. Just days ago, fans were rallying behind #JusticeForDanny, accusing the cast — especially Jax — of emotionally isolating and gaslighting a man who did nothing wrong. But now, with this DM out in the open, new questions are being asked: Is Danny a victim? Or a silent tactician?
Even within production, opinions appear split. One crew member told DailyMail+, “He’s definitely hard to read. Danny doesn’t give producers much to work with emotionally. That’s a challenge. But that doesn’t make him fake.”
Still, another insider admitted, “It’s possible the calm is a shield. No one is that composed 24/7 unless it’s curated.”
Danny has yet to publicly respond to the leak, but fans are watching closely. Will he speak out? Will he take the high road again? Or will he, for once, break the calm and tell his side?
For now, the court of public opinion remains divided — and The Valley has become less about who yells the loudest, and more about who’s playing which game. One with chaos. The other, with silence. And if Jax’s DM is any indication, he's done staying quiet about it.
