“We all knew but no one said it” – Katie Maloney drags Brittany Cartwright into bathroom scandal on The Valley, reviving years-old hookup rumor with restaurant staffer - suong

In a recent episode of The Valley After Show, Katie Maloney stunned viewers when she casually brought up a rumor involving Brittany Cartwright — a story many assumed had long been buried. During a conversation with fellow castmates, Katie said, almost offhandedly, that “there was a rumor going around that Brittany had gone into the bathroom with a waiter,” and implied that she wasn’t the only one who had heard it.

It didn’t take long for her comment to ignite a wave of controversy online. Some fans criticized Katie for dredging up an unverified rumor, especially at a time when Brittany is navigating the emotional fallout of her separation from Jax Taylor. Others, however, began to question whether there might be more truth behind the whispers than anyone previously admitted — and whether Bravo was subtly reigniting an old scandal to fuel viewership.

According to anonymous sources who claim to have been present at the time, the incident allegedly took place during a group party years ago, back when the Vanderpump Rules cast was still closely connected. “Brittany went into the women’s bathroom, and a waiter followed a few minutes later,” the source recalled. “They both came out shortly after. No one said anything.” Still, in the world of reality TV — where tension brews just beneath the surface — even the faintest shadow of impropriety can explode into a full-blown scandal.

Notably, this isn't the first time Katie Maloney has reignited the past in a way that catches others off guard. Though she and Brittany were once close during Vanderpump Rules, their friendship began to sour after Stassi Schroeder’s wedding in 2020, where Brittany and Jax pulled out at the last minute — causing a major rift in the friend group.

When asked about Katie’s remark, Brittany responded calmly but firmly:
“I’m not surprised. Over the years, I’ve learned there are people who can’t see you move on without trying to drag you back into the past. I didn’t go into the bathroom with anyone. I didn’t do anything wrong. And I won’t let a made-up story define who I am.”

According to a source close to The Valley production team, Bravo has no immediate plans to turn the bathroom rumor into a storyline — but Katie’s casual comment has certainly put it back on the radar, and producers “won’t rule anything out if future developments make it relevant.”

Meanwhile, Jax Taylor — who’s never been one to hold back when it comes to speaking out about Brittany — has remained surprisingly silent. Some speculate he’s trying to maintain a neutral public image while filming the next season of The Valley, avoiding unnecessary backlash.

For Brittany, the incident serves as a painful reminder that no matter how far she distances herself from her past — her marriage, her role on Vanderpump Rules, the chaos of public scrutiny — the ghosts of rumor and judgment still linger. But unlike in the past, she’s no longer hiding, apologizing, or trying to be palatable for everyone.

“They can say whatever they want,” she said recently on a podcast. “But I know who I am. And that’s enough.”