Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay is no stranger to drama, but her upcoming memoir, My Good Side, promises to unveil a deeply personal bombshell that she’s kept under wraps—until now. Set to hit shelves on July 22, published by Grand Central Publishing, the revealing memoir will expose a painful chapter in Scheana’s life: her husband Brock Davies’ affair, which occurred while she was pregnant. In a recent episode of her podcast, Scheananigans, Scheana dropped hints about this “biggest shock” and the complex reasons she chose to stay silent, especially amidst the explosive Scandoval drama.
Scheana teased listeners with a glimpse into her guarded truth, saying, “There are some things that I haven’t been as forthcoming about, maybe that I never corrected the narrative on or never shared my side of the story.” The affair, which she discovered in 2023, came at the height of the Vanderpump Rules controversy surrounding Tom Sandoval’s infidelity with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss, which shattered his relationship with Ariana Madix. For Scheana, the timing was a double-edged sword. Opening up about Brock’s betrayal risked accusations of stealing the spotlight from the Scandoval frenzy.
“I’ve thought, ‘If I tell people what I’m actually going through, then they’re gonna think I’m trying to take the attention off what someone else is going through and make it about me,’” Scheana confessed on her podcast. Her fear of being perceived as self-involved—a criticism she’s faced before—kept her from sharing her pain. “I think that perception of me [being self-involved] is what has held me back at times from opening up on the show or on the podcast because everyone always says you make everything about you,” she added.
Scheana’s hesitation was further highlighted in a July 11 Instagram Stories repost, where she confirmed she held back on revealing the affair to avoid being accused of making Scandoval about herself. The decision wasn’t easy, especially as she navigated the emotional turmoil of betrayal during pregnancy, a time when vulnerability is at its peak.
The revelation sparked mixed reactions from fans. One commenter pointed out the irony, noting, “I find it funny that her and Lala were trashing Ariana, saying that she didn’t show everything in her life, but this was big and Scheana didn’t share that on the show.” They questioned why Scheana didn’t alert producers about her own storyline, as Ariana did when she discovered Sandoval’s affair, suggesting it could have given Scheana the compelling narrative she’s often eager to showcase.
Despite the criticism, many fans expressed empathy for Scheana’s ordeal. One supporter wrote, “Just read an excerpt and I’m really sorry you experienced that and I totally understand why you didn’t share at that time, the fanbase for SURE would have said you were making it about you.” They praised her vulnerability, adding, “Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing it now. Excited to read your book.”
As My Good Side prepares to hit bookstores, Scheana’s raw honesty promises to offer fans a deeper look into her struggles, resilience, and the delicate balance of navigating personal pain in the public eye. Her story is a testament to the challenges of authenticity in the reality TV world, where every revelation risks judgment, but also fosters connection with those who see her truth.