MJ & Tommy’s Marriage Crumbles on ‘The Valley: Persian Style’

MJ & Tommy’s Marriage Crumbles on ‘The Valley: Persian Style’

> At a Glance

> – Mercedes “MJ” Javid and Tommy Feight’s marital tensions play out on The Valley: Persian Style, premiering Jan. 8 on Bravo.

> – MJ worries Tommy’s jokes are influencing their 6-year-old son, Shams.

> – MJ filed for divorce in October 2025 after seven years of marriage.

> – Why it matters: Viewers will see the couple’s final months together, offering insight into their split.

Cameras capture the final unraveling of Mercedes “MJ” Javid and Tommy Feight‘s seven-year marriage in the supersized two-episode premiere of The Valley: Persian Style.

Tension at Dinner

During a date-night conversation, MJ raises the idea of separate bedrooms, noting that other couples in their circle already do it. Tommy protests, citing his sleep apnea, then counters with a video of MJ snoring post-surgery.

> “It’s like sleeping next to a dump truck driving through a nitroglycerin plant!”

Tommy Feight

MJ asks him to stop the jokes for the evening, but Tommy can’t resist, later quipping to their waiter:

> “If she takes her top off, will that get me some type of discount?”

Parental Concerns

MJ’s larger worry is their 6-year-old son, Shams. She points out that the boy has begun copying Tommy’s teasing style.

  • MJ believes the jokes can be hurtful.
  • Tommy insists the humor is never malicious.
  • MJ questions whether love alone can sustain the relationship.

Series Premiere Details

The Valley: Persian Style also follows Reza Farahan, Adam Neely, and Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi as they balance marriage, parenting, and careers after moving from Beverly Hills to the San Fernando Valley.

Show Details Info
Premiere Thursday, Jan. 8, 9 p.m. ET
Network Bravo
Streaming Next-day on Peacock
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The official logline promises “cracks in their relationships” as “emotions often take over” while the group navigates “highs, lows and everything in between.”

Key Takeaways

  • MJ filed for divorce in October 2025, citing irreconcilable differences.
  • Their marital issues center on Tommy’s humor and its impact on Shams.
  • The premiere offers the first public look at the couple’s final months together.

Viewers can watch the drama unfold when The Valley: Persian Style debuts Jan. 8 on Bravo.

Author

  • My name is Amanda S. Bennett, and I am a Los Angeles–based journalist covering local news and breaking developments that directly impact our communities.

    Amanda S. Bennett covers housing and urban development for News of Los Angeles, reporting on how policy, density, and displacement shape LA neighborhoods. A Cal State Long Beach journalism grad, she’s known for data-driven investigations grounded in on-the-street reporting.

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